Name: XTC-FC1CF-73G15K Sun 73GB 15K RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Sun
SKU: XTC-FC1CF-73G15K
Price: 190.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The XTC-FC1CF-73G15K is a 73GB Fibre Channel hard drive designed to provide fast, reliable storage for enterprise systems. It fits into standard 3.5-inch drive bays and connects through a 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, making it suitable for SAN environments where speed and uptime are important. This drive is a solid option for organizations managing critical data workloads that demand quick access and steady performance.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	XTC-FC1CF-73G15K

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM, 4Gb/s
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Enterprise Storage Arrays, Sun/Oracle servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 73GB Fibre Channel hard drive offers a balance of capacity and speed, suitable for demanding storage environments. Built for use in servers and storage arrays, it delivers consistent performance where rapid data retrieval is critical. IT professionals and system administrators often find this drive useful in SAN setups and enterprise-class applications. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves data transfer rates Reliable Fibre Channel interface supports robust storage networking Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard drive bays in rack-mounted equipment Designed for 24/7 operation in data centers and critical workloads Typically deployed in data centers and storage area networks, this hard drive helps maintain smooth system operations under heavy access loads. Its performance characteristics make it a practical choice for environments requiring dependable, fast disk storage.

Use Cases
The XTC-FC1CF-73G15K hard drive is tailored for enterprise storage systems requiring fast and dependable data access. It is well-suited for high-demand environments where consistent throughput and low latency are critical, such as data centers handling transactional databases and virtualization workloads. How It's Used: Deployment in SAN architectures for financial institutions processing real-time transaction data. Integration within virtualized server clusters to support intensive I/O operations in enterprise IT environments. Utilization in healthcare data storage systems requiring rapid retrieval of patient records and imaging files. Use in cloud service providers’ storage arrays where consistent high-speed access supports multi-tenant workloads. Implementation in media production studios managing large video files with frequent read/write cycles. This drive's performance characteristics align with operational needs for reduced latency and enhanced throughput, contributing to improved system efficiency and scalability. Its Fibre Channel interface enables seamless integration into existing storage networks, supporting high availability and sustained workloads.