Performance refers to the speed and efficiency at which a device, such as a hard drive, can perform its intended tasks.
The Western Digital Ultrastar 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS 256MB Hard Drive is designed to offer high performance. It has a rotation speed of 7.2K RPM which is considered to be a standard speed for enterprise-grade hard drives and allows for fast data access. It also has a large 256MB buffer, which is designed to smooth out the data transfer process and improve performance.
The hard drive's SAS interface supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps, which is faster than other hard drive with lower transfer rate, this can greatly improve the hard drive's performance, especially for frequently accessed data.
The hard drive also features advanced technologies that are designed to enhance its performance and reliability. For example, it has a rotational vibration (RV) sensor that can detect and compensate for vibrations caused by multiple drives working in close proximity.
In addition, the hard drive also supports RAID and other data protection features, which can help to protect against data loss and improve performance by distributing data across multiple hard drives.
Benefits of SAS interfaceThe SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is a high-speed data transfer interface that is commonly used in enterprise environments. It offers several benefits over other types of interfaces, such as SATA and SCSI, including:
High-speed data transfer: SAS supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps, which is faster than other interfaces such as SATA. This makes it well-suited for use in applications that require fast data access and high throughput, such as databases, virtualization, and big data analytics.
Improved scalability: SAS is a point-to-point interface, which means that each device is connected directly to the host, rather than sharing a common bus. This allows for better scalability and the ability to connect more devices to a single host.
Greater reliability: SAS includes features such as improved error detection and correction, which can help to improve the reliability of the interface. This is important in enterprise environments where uptime and data integrity are critical.
Longer cable lengths: SAS supports longer cable lengths than other interfaces, which can be beneficial in large data centers where devices are located at a distance from the host.
Enhanced data protection: SAS supports advanced data protection features such as dual-port and multipath I/O, which can help to protect against data loss in the event of a device failure.
Widely supported: SAS is widely supported by servers, storage systems, and operating systems, which makes it easy to integrate with existing infrastructure.
Compatibility refers to the ability of a device, such as a hard drive, to work with other devices and systems.
The Western Digital Ultrastar 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS 256MB Hard Drive is compatible with servers and storage systems that support the SAS interface. The SAS interface is a widely used interface in enterprise environments and is supported by many servers and storage systems.
It also compatible with SAS controllers and RAID controllers that support 12 Gbps SAS, which is the data transfer rate supported by the hard drive. Additionally, it's also compatible with most operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and Unix, which means that the hard drive can be used to store and access data on a wide range of systems.
To ensure compatibility, it is recommended to check the hard drive's specifications and compare them with the specifications of the device or system that it will be used with. It is also recommended to check with the vendor of the device or system to ensure that the hard drive is compatible and supported.
- Manufacturer: Western Digital
- MPN : 0F27358
- Type: Hard Drive (HDD)
- HDD Type: SAS 12GBPS
- SKU: 0F27358
- Product Type: Internal Hard Drive
- Form Factor: 3.5inch
- Capacity: 8 TB
- Cache: 256 MB
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Average Seek Time: 8 MS
- Drive Interface Type: SAS 12GBPS
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
- PMR Technology
- HelioSeal Technology
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