The HPE P23608-X21 is a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) hard drive with a storage capacity of 16TB, and a rotation speed of 7.2K RPM (revolutions per minute). It has a SAS interface that supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps (gigabits per second). The drive comes with a tray, which is a plastic or metal frame that holds the drive and allows it to be inserted into a drive bay in a server or storage system. This hard drive is typically used for high-performance storage applications, such as data centers and enterprise storage systems.
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is the logical evolution of SCSI including its long-established software advantage and the serial physical connection interface. With enterprise storage requirements escalating and becoming more complex factors such as larger capacity greater density security scalability and accessibility are more critical than ever. Enterprise data centers must be online all the time fulfill requests from numerous users simultaneously allow for constant growth and expansion and be maintained while in operation. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) meets all these demands while providing the highest performance.
Performance & ReliabilityHard Drives deliver the highest capacity, performance and reliability to your datacenter applications. Midline hard drives allow you to store more data without sacrificing performance or reliability; they are ideal to store all your bulk storage requirements. HPE Server Midline Hard Drives are available in both 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) and 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) and ship with a standard one-year warranty. All HPE hard drives pass a rigorous qualification process, which certify that every drive is proven to perform in your HPE ProLiant Server environments. Before final certification, all HPE Server Midline Hard Drives are optimized for compatibility and functionality, including support of SMART and HPE Systems Insight Manager.
They have air inside. Air can create turbulence-induced risk vibrations which can limit the storage density of HDDs. Newer helium-filled drives virtually eliminate turbulence because helium is 1/7th as dense as air. This lower density allows the read/write mechanism to spin more easily and precisely, with less drag. Less internal turbulence means the drive platters can be closer together, allowing more platters and increasing the capacity potential in the same space. Less turbulence also means helium drives tend to use less power, and run cooler and quieter.
The performance and reliability of a 16TB internal hard drive will depend on various factors, such as the brand, model, and specific specifications of the drive. However, in general, a 7.2K RPM drive will have slightly lower performance compared to a 10K RPM or 15K RPM drive, but will also have lower power consumption and generate less heat.
In terms of reliability, SAS hard drives are typically more reliable than SATA hard drives, as they are designed for use in enterprise-level storage systems and can handle a higher workload. The HPE SAS hard drive has a MTBF (mean time between failures) rating of 2.5 million hours, which is a measure of how long the drive is expected to last before failing.
However, it's important to note that reliability is a probabilistic concept, it's not possible to guarantee that a drive will never fail, but it's possible to estimate the probability of failure over a certain period of time. Also, the drive's reliability is also affected by the environment, operating conditions and how well it is maintained.
Backup & Restore FacilitiesA 16TB internal hard drive can be used for backup and restore purposes by connecting it to a computer or server, and then using backup software to create copies of important data on the drive. This can include files, databases, and entire operating systems. The data can be backed up on a schedule, such as daily or weekly, and multiple versions of the data can be retained to allow for data recovery in case of a failure.
Once the data is backed up on the 16TB internal hard drive, it can be used to restore the data in case of data loss or corruption. The restore process involves copying the backed-up data back to the original location, either on the same computer or on a different one.
There are different ways to do backups and restore, such as:
- File-level backup: this method backs up individual files and folders.
- Image-based backup: this method creates a complete copy of the entire drive, including the operating system, applications, and all data.
- Cloud-based backup: this method sends data to a remote server via the internet.
It's important to note that backup and restore methods differ from one another, and it's important to choose a solution that best fits your needs. Additionally, it's important to test your backup and restore procedures regularly to ensure that they are working correctly and that you can recover your data in case of a disaster.
Main Information of HPE P23608-X21- HPE P23608-X21 16TB 7.2K RPM 3.5inch LFF SAS 6GBPS Low Profile Hard Drive
- Manufacturer :HPE
- Model Number or SKU# P23608-X21
- Device Type: Hard Drive - Hot-Swap
- Capacity: 16 TB
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch LFF
- Interface: SAS 12 Gbps
- Bytes per Sector: 512
- Carrier Type: Low Profile Carrier (LP)
- Plug Type: Hot Plug
- Workload Type: Business Critical (Midline)
- Features: Advanced Format 512e, Helium Technology, Digitally Signed Firmware
- Bundled with: HPE Low Profile Carrier
- Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack/Tower/BladeSystem Servers/Synergy
- Drive Transfer Rate: 12 GB/Sec (External)
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- OD Media Rate, Max Sequential Throughput (MiB/s): 250
- 128Kib Random Read (IOPs): 105
- 128Kib Random 70% RD/ 30% WT (IOPs): 115
- 128Kib Random 50% RD/ 50% WT (IOPs): 125
- Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12 GB/S
- Compatible Bay: 3.5" LFF
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
- Designed for HPE ProLiant Generation9 Generation10 Servers
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