Name: X421A-R6 NetApp 450GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5inch Disk Drive
Brand: NetApp
SKU: X421A-R6
Price: 47.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The NetApp X421A-R6 is a 450GB 10K RPM SAS disk drive designed for integration with storage shelves like the DS2246. It fits into environments where compact, high-performance storage is needed, helping to keep data workflows steady and reliable without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	NetApp
Part Number	X421A-R6

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	NetApp DS2246

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The NetApp X421A-R6 is a 2.5-inch SAS hard drive designed to provide reliable storage performance in enterprise environments. Commonly used in storage shelves like the DS2246, it offers a balance of speed and capacity that suits various data-intensive applications. Built for data centers and businesses requiring consistent access to stored information, this drive helps maintain smooth operation of storage arrays. IT professionals often choose it for its compatibility and dependable performance. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle for fast data access 450GB storage space ideal for mid-tier workloads SAS interface delivering 6Gb/s transfer rates Compact 2.5-inch form factor for dense storage setups Designed specifically for NetApp DS2246 integration This drive is typically installed within storage shelves in medium to large-scale IT environments. It plays a key role in managing data efficiently while ensuring storage arrays remain responsive and reliable under load.

Use Cases
The NetApp X421A-R6 450GB 10K SAS disk drive is typically deployed in data center environments where compact, high-speed storage is essential. It is well-suited for enterprise IT teams managing storage shelves like the DS2246 that require consistent throughput and low latency for critical applications. How It's Used: Supporting mid-sized virtualized server clusters requiring rapid data access and reliable storage throughput. Providing fast storage for transactional database workloads in enterprise data centers. Deploying in rack-mounted storage shelves to optimize space in high-density server rooms. Enhancing backup solutions where quick read/write speeds reduce recovery time objectives. Enabling edge computing deployments that demand durable and consistent SAS-based storage performance. This disk drive helps maintain operational efficiency by delivering steady sequential and random I/O performance in constrained form factors. It supports scalability in enterprise storage arrays by fitting into diverse shelf configurations without compromising data integrity or speed.

X421A-R6 NetApp 450GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5inch Disk Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases