Description
Introduction to the HP 300GB SAS Hard Drive
The HP 300GB SAS Hard Disk Drive is a high-performance, enterprise-class storage device designed for use in HP ProLiant servers and other data center environments. It is a 3.5-inch form factor hard drive that uses a dual port SAS interface, providing fast and reliable data transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps. The drive operates at a speed of 15,000 RPM, making it ideal for applications that require fast data access, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
This hard drive is designed to be highly reliable and durable, with a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of up to 1.6 million hours, and a low annualized failure rate (AFR). It also includes various data protection features, including error correction codes (ECC), data integrity checks, and S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) capabilities.
Form Factor and Interface
The HP 300GB SAS Hard Disk Drive has a 3.5-inch form factor, which is a standard size for enterprise-class hard drives. This form factor is commonly used in server systems, storage arrays, and other data center equipment.
The drive uses a dual port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-speed, point-to-point data transfer technology that provides fast and reliable data transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps. The dual port SAS interface allows the drive to connect to two separate SAS controllers simultaneously, providing redundant paths for data transfer and improving data availability.
In addition to SAS, the drive is also backwards-compatible with SAS 3Gbps and SATA (Serial ATA) 3Gbps interfaces, which allows for greater flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of systems.
Dual Port SAS Functionality and Benefits
The HP 300GB SAS Hard Disk Drive features dual port SAS functionality, which provides several benefits in enterprise storage environments. With dual port SAS, the drive has two separate SAS ports, each with its own SAS controller. This allows for redundant paths for data transfer, which improves data availability and helps to prevent data loss in the event of a single point of failure.
Some of the benefits of dual port SAS include:
- Improved availability: Dual port SAS provides redundancy in case of a failure, helping to ensure that data is always available.
- Increased performance: Dual port SAS enables load balancing and failover, which can improve the performance of the storage system by distributing the workload across both ports.
- Simplified management: Dual port SAS allows for simpler management of the storage system, as it eliminates the need for complex multipathing software and configuration.
- Enhanced scalability: Dual port SAS allows for greater scalability, as additional drives can be added to the system without the need for additional hardware or software.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Hewlett Packard
- Manufacturer Part Number : 586009-001
- Brand Name : HP
- Sub-Type : 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS
- Type : Hard Drive (HDD)
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 300GB
- Maximum External Data Transfer Rate : 768 Mbps (6 Gbps)
- Rotational Speed : 15K RPM
- Drive Interface : SAS
- Drive Interface Standard : 6GB/S SAS
Physical Characteristics
- Drive Type : Internal
- Drive Bay Width : 3.5″
