Description
Product Overview
The HP 698695-003 hard drive has a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-speed data transfer interface designed for use in enterprise-level storage systems and servers. SAS interface supports both point-to-point and multi-drop topologies and it uses a serial protocol to transfer data, which provides a faster data transfer rate compared to parallel SCSI interface.
The drive connects to the host system through a SAS controller, which provides the necessary connectivity to the drive. SAS interface also supports daisy-chaining multiple drives together, which allows multiple hard drives to be connected to a single SAS controller port, providing more storage capacity and scalability.
This drive supports SAS 6Gbps technology which delivers faster data transfer rate than previous generation SAS interface that supports 3 Gbps. This allows for faster data transfer and better performance for applications that require fast data access. Additionally, SAS interface supports full-duplex data transfer, which means it can read and write data at the same time, improving performance and efficiency.
Data Transfer Speed
The HP 698695-003 hard drive has a data transfer speed of 6 Gbps, which is the maximum data transfer rate supported by the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. This means that the drive can transfer data to and from the host at a maximum rate of 6 Gbps, which is faster than the previous generation SAS interface that supports 3 Gbps. This high data transfer speed ensures that large amounts of data can be quickly read from and written to the drive, making it suitable for applications that require fast data access such as video streaming, databases, and virtualization.
It’s worth mentioning that data transfer speed is also determined by other factors such as the controller and the host bus adapter, so it’s possible that the actual data transfer speed may be lower than the maximum rate supported by the drive.
Wide compatibility
The HP 698695-003 hard drive is compatible with a wide range of enterprise-level storage systems and servers that support SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and 6 Gbps data transfer speed. It is also compatible with SAS controllers and host bus adapters (HBAs) that support SAS 6 Gbps technology.
It is important to note that compatibility can vary depending on the specific make and model of the system or controller, so it is recommended to check the technical specifications of the system or controller before purchasing this hard drive. Additionally, some systems may require a firmware update to support the 6 Gbps data transfer speed of this drive.
Also, it’s important to check the form factor of the drive bay in your system and compare it with the form factor of the drive itself, as this drive has a 3.5-inch form factor. If the drive bay is not the same form factor, it may not fit in the system.
General Information
- Manufacturer/Supplier : Hewlett Packard
- Manufacturer Part Number : 698695-003
- Brand Name : Hp
- Product Name : 4tb 6g Sas 7.2k 3.5in Dp Mdl Hdd
- Product Type : Hard Drive
Technical Information:
- Storage Capacity : 4 Tb
- Maximum External Data Transfer Rate : 768 Mbps (6 Gbps)
- Rotational Speed : 7200 Rpm
- Drive Interface : Sas
- Drive Interface Standard : 6gb/S Sas
