Name: XP036 Dell 500GB 7200RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: XP036
Price: 130.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 500GB 7200RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive provides a reliable storage solution for enterprise environments. It fits into storage arrays or servers requiring a steady balance between capacity and performance with Fibre Channel connectivity. This drive is commonly used in data centers or business-critical applications where consistent data access and moderate throughput are necessary.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	XP036

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm (1.028 in)
Width	101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Depth	147 mm (5.79 in)
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm (1.028 x 4.0 x 5.79 in)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This Dell 500GB Fibre Channel hard drive is designed to handle demanding storage tasks in business environments. It's often found in data centers and enterprise servers where reliable and speedy access to large amounts of data is essential. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, it provides a balance of capacity and performance for various applications. Key Features Provides a consistent 7200RPM speed for reliable read/write operations Uses a 2Gb/s Fibre Channel connection to maintain strong throughput in SAN environments Standard 3.5-inch size fits most server racks and storage arrays Offers 500GB capacity suitable for file storage, backups, or database hosting Compatible with Dell storage systems for seamless integration Typically deployed in enterprise storage systems and SANs, this hard drive supports stable and continuous data access. It's especially useful in setups where data integrity and transfer speed are priorities without needing the latest SSD technology.

Use Cases
The Dell 500GB 7200RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive is primarily deployed in enterprise storage arrays and rack servers where reliable, moderate-speed data access is essential. It is suited for IT environments that require consistent performance for transactional workloads and data archiving within data centers or medium-sized business infrastructures. How It's Used: Supporting database servers in enterprise IT environments requiring dependable storage with steady throughput. Implementing SAN (Storage Area Network) configurations in data centers for improved data availability and centralized management. Hosting virtual machines in virtualization clusters where balanced storage performance and capacity are critical. Archiving and backup storage solutions in medium-sized businesses with Fibre Channel SAN environments. Deployments within edge computing nodes needing consistent storage performance with enterprise-grade connectivity. This hard drive facilitates operational efficiency by providing reliable Fibre Channel connectivity combined with adequate capacity, fitting well into scalable storage infrastructures. It enables IT teams to maintain steady data access while supporting growth in transactional workloads or archival requirements without excessive performance overhead.

XP036 Dell 500GB 7200RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive

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