Description
Details Information
The AW612A is a 450GB SAS hard drive from HP that has a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM. It has a 6 Gbps data transfer rate and is designed for hot-swap capabilities, allowing for easy replacement of the drive without shutting down the system. The drive also features dual port, which provides redundancy and improves data availability. It is a small form factor (SFF) drive and comes with a tray that is used for installation in compatible systems. This drive is optimized for enterprise storage and servers and it is ideal for high-performance, high-availability applications that require fast data access and reliability.
Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS)
The AW612A is a high-performance SAS hard drive that is optimized for enterprise storage and servers. With a 10,000 RPM rotational speed and a 6 Gbps data transfer rate, it delivers fast data access and high throughput. The dual-port SAS interface provides redundancy and improves data availability, which is important for high-availability systems. The 450GB capacity provides ample storage space for large files and heavy workloads. The small form factor (SFF) and hot-swap capabilities also make it easy to install and replace in compatible systems.
In terms of performance, the drive is expected to deliver fast data access times, high throughput and good random I/O performance due to the high rotational speed and large buffer size. However, it’s worth noting that the actual performance of the drive may vary depending on factors such as the workload, system configuration and the RAID level used.
Reliability
The AW612A is a SAS hard drive, which means it requires a SAS controller to connect to a host system. It has a 6 Gbps data transfer rate and is compatible with SAS controllers that also support 6 Gbps. It is also backwards compatible with SAS controllers that support 3 Gbps. This drive is designed for hot-swap capabilities, which means it can be replaced without shutting down the system, which is useful for high-availability systems.
In terms of form factor, this drive is a small form factor (SFF) drive and comes with a tray that is used for installation in compatible systems. It will fit into any standard drive bay that can accommodate a SFF drive. It can be used in servers and storage systems that support SFF drives, and that are compatible with SAS interface and support 6 Gbps.
It’s important to check the compatibility of the drive with the controller, system or enclosure before you make a purchase, to ensure that the drive will work properly with your specific setup. It is also recommended to check the system’s documentation and vendor’s website for the list of compatible drives.
Specifications:Part Number : AW612A
Sub-Type : 450 GB 10K RPM SAS 6 GBPS
Type : Hard Drive (HDD)
Brand Name : HPPerformanceDrive Interface : SAS
Storage Capacity : 450 GB
Rotational Speed : 10K RPM
Maximum External Data Transfer Rate : 768 MBPS (6 GBPS)
Drive Interface Standard : 6 GB/S
Size : 2.5″
Drive Type : Internal
