Description
Introduction to the HPE 900GB 10K RPM SAS Hard Drive
The HPE 900GB 10K RPM SAS Hard Drive, model number 666355-004, is a high-performance storage solution designed for use in enterprise-level data centers and storage systems. With its dual port SAS interface, this hard drive provides fast and reliable data transfer speeds of up to 6GBps, making it ideal for demanding applications that require fast and efficient access to large amounts of data. The hard drive features a 2.5 inch small form factor (SFF) design, making it a compact and space-saving solution for data centers with limited space. With a 10K RPM spindle speed, this hard drive delivers fast read and write times, reducing the time it takes to access and store data.
This hard drive is designed for use in high-availability systems that require constant access to data, such as data centers, cloud computing systems, and mission-critical applications. The dual port SAS interface provides increased data availability, ensuring that even if one of the ports fails, the hard drive can still access the data through the second port. The HPE 666355-004 Hard Drive is also compatible with a range of enterprise-level storage systems, making it an ideal solution for organizations looking to upgrade their storage capacity and performance.
Benefits of using a Dual Port SAS Hard Disk
The use of a dual port SAS hard drive provides several key benefits for enterprise-level storage systems.
- Increased Data Availability: With two separate ports for data access, a dual port SAS hard drive provides increased data availability, ensuring that even if one of the ports fails, data can still be accessed through the second port. This helps to minimize downtime and ensure that critical applications and data remain accessible even in the event of a failure.
- Improved Data Reliability: By using two separate ports for data access, dual port SAS hard drives offer an extra layer of protection against data loss or corruption. This helps to reduce the risk of data loss due to hardware failures or other issues, ensuring that your data remains safe and secure.
- Better Performance: The dual port SAS interface provides faster and more reliable data transfer speeds compared to traditional single port hard drives. This helps to improve the overall performance of your storage system, reducing the time it takes to access and store data.
- Simplified Management: With a dual port SAS hard drive, it’s easier to manage and maintain your storage system. In the event of a failure, the second port can be used to access the data while the faulty port is being repaired, reducing downtime and minimizing the impact on your business operations.
- Cost-Effective: Dual port SAS hard drives are a cost-effective solution for enterprise-level storage systems, as they provide improved performance and data reliability without the need for additional hardware or components. This helps to keep costs down while still delivering the performance and data availability that your organization needs.
Advantages of a 2.5 inch Small Form Factor
2.5 inch small form factor (SFF) hard drives offer several key advantages over larger form factor hard drives.
- Space Savings: One of the biggest advantages of a 2.5 inch SFF hard drive is its compact size. These hard drives take up less physical space than larger hard drives, making them an ideal solution for data centers and storage systems with limited space.
- Improved Power Efficiency: 2.5 inch SFF hard drives consume less power than larger hard drives, helping to reduce power consumption and lower overall energy costs. This is especially important for organizations looking to minimize their carbon footprint and reduce their environmental impact.
- Increased Storage Density: The smaller size of 2.5 inch SFF hard drives allows for higher storage density, which means that more hard drives can be housed in the same amount of physical space. This makes it easier to increase storage capacity while still saving space in the data center.
- Improved Performance: 2.5 inch SFF hard drives typically offer faster read and write times compared to larger hard drives, improving the overall performance of your storage system. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require fast and efficient access to large amounts of data.
- Reduced Heat Generation: The smaller size of 2.5 inch SFF hard drives generates less heat than larger hard drives, making them a better choice for data centers and other environments where heat generation is a concern.
- Cost-Effective: 2.5 inch SFF hard drives are typically more cost-effective than larger hard drives, making them a more budget-friendly option for organizations looking to upgrade their storage capacity and performance.
General Information
- Manufacturer : HPE
- MPN : 666355-004
- Type : Internal Hard Drive (HDD)
- HDD Type : SAS-6GBPS
- SKU : 666355-004
- Option Part Number : 652589-B21
- Spare Part Number : 653971-001
- Model Number : EG0900FCHHV
Technical Information
- Device Type : Hard drive Hot-Swap
- Bytes per Sector : 512
- Drive Technology (Fill): AIR
- Format Type: 512n
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
- Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate : 6 GB/SEC (External)
- Seek Time: 3.8 MS (Average) / 7.4 MS (Max)
- Track-to-Track Seek Time: 0.21 MS
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
Compatibility
- HPE ProLiant BL Series: BL420c Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), BL465c Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), BL660c Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), BL660c Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF)
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL320e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), DL320e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base (2.5inch SFF), DL320e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF), DL320e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF), DL360e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), DL360e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base (2.5inch SFF), DL360e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF), DL360e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF), DL360p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 CMS (2.5inch SFF), DL360p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF), DL380e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), DL380e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base (2.5inch SFF), DL380e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF), DL380e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 High Performance (2.5inch SFF), DL380e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Storage (2.5inch SFF), DL380p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF), DL380p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Special (2.5inch SFF), DL385p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), DL385p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Dedicated Workload (2.5inch SFF), DL385p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF), DL385p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Maximized Consolidation (2.5inch SFF), DL385p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Storage (2.5inch SFF), DL385p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Storage Centric (2.5inch SFF), DL560 Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), DL560 Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base (2.5inch SFF), DL560 Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF), DL560 Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF)
- HPE MicroServer Series: MicroServer Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), MicroServer Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base (2.5inch SFF), MicroServer Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base Starter Kit (2.5inch SFF), MicroServer Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF)
- HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML110e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), ML310e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), ML310e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base (2.5inch SFF), ML310e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF), ML310e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF), ML350e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), ML350e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base (2.5inch SFF), ML350e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch SFF), ML350e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch SFF), ML350e Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 v2 (2.5inch SFF), ML350p Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF)
- HPE ProLiant SL Series: SL210t Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), SL210t Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 1U Node (2.5inch SFF), SL230s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 1U Left Half Width Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL250s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 2U PCIe Gen3 Left Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL250s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 2U PCIe Gen3 Right Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL250s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base 2U Left Half Width Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL250s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base 2U Right Half Width Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL250s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Left Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL250s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Right Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL270s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 1U Left Half Width Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL270s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 1U Right Half Width Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL270s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base 4U Left Half Width Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL270s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Base 4U Right Half Width Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL270s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 SE 4U Left Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL270s Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 SE 4U Right Tray (2.5inch SFF), SL4540 Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF), SL4540 Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Tray 2x Node Server (2.5inch SFF)
- HPE ProLiant WS Series: WS460c Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 (2.5inch SFF)






