Description
Spindle Speed and Data Transfer Rate
The HP 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD is designed for high-performance applications and features a fast spindle speed of 15,000 rotations per minute (RPM). This allows for fast read and write operations, resulting in high data transfer rates and improved system performance.
The drive also supports a data transfer rate of up to 6Gbps, which is the maximum transfer rate supported by the SAS interface. This allows for faster data transfer between the drive and the host system, reducing latency and improving system responsiveness.
Moreover, the drive includes a large buffer size of 128MB, which helps to optimize drive performance by allowing the drive to temporarily store frequently accessed data in the buffer. This can result in faster access times and reduced read/write operations to the disk, which can extend the life of the drive.
The combination of a fast spindle speed, high data transfer rate, and large buffer size make the HP 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD an excellent choice for high-performance applications that require fast and reliable data access.
Cache Size and Interface Speed
The HP 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD features a large cache size of 128MB, which helps to optimize the drive’s performance by allowing frequently accessed data to be stored in the cache for faster access. The cache acts as a buffer between the drive and the system, helping to reduce the number of read/write operations to the disk and improving system performance.
In terms of interface speed, the drive supports the SAS 6Gbps interface, which provides a high-speed data transfer rate between the drive and the host system. The SAS interface is a popular choice for high-performance applications, as it offers faster data transfer rates and more robust error correction and data protection features compared to other interfaces such as SATA.
Moreover, the HP 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD includes advanced interface features such as SAS Advanced Data Streaming (ADS), which helps to optimize the drive’s performance by reducing the impact of intermittent latency and improving data transfer efficiency.
Data Encryption and Security Features
The HP 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD includes several data encryption and security features to help protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access.
One of the primary security features of the drive is self-encrypting drive (SED) technology, which encrypts all data on the drive at rest. The encryption keys are stored securely within the drive’s hardware, ensuring that the data cannot be accessed without the proper authentication.
The drive also supports Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption, which is one of the strongest encryption methods available today. This encryption standard is widely used by government agencies and organizations that require the highest level of data protection.
Additionally, the drive includes security features such as Secure Erase and Instant Secure Erase, which allow users to securely erase all data on the drive in case of disposal or repurposing. These features help to ensure that sensitive data is completely erased and cannot be recovered.
Finally, the HP 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD includes advanced error correction and data protection features such as T10 Data Integrity Field (DIF) and T10 Protection Information (PI), which help to detect and correct errors and prevent data corruption.
The HP 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD includes robust data encryption and security features that help to protect sensitive data and ensure data integrity.
Specification :
- Part Number : 667118-001
- Sub-Type : 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6GBPS
- Type : Hard Drive (HDD)
- Brand Name : HP
Performance:
- Drive Interface : SAS
- Storage Capacity : 600GB
- Rotational Speed : 15K RPM
- Maximum External Data Transfer Rate : 768 Mbps (6 Gbps)
- Drive Interface Standard : 6GB/S
- Size : 3.5″
- Drive Type : Internal
