Description
72.8GB Storage Capacity and Its Applications
A storage capacity of 72.8GB can be useful in a variety of applications, including:
- Small business servers
- Desktop computers for office use
- Low capacity data storage for applications such as video surveillance systems
- Backup storage for small to medium sized businesses
- Point of Sale (POS) systems
- Database servers
- Web servers
- Email servers
- Network attached storage (NAS) solutions
- Personal computing and gaming
- Medical equipment and imaging systems
- Industrial control systems
- Telecommunications equipment
- Digital signage
- Video editing and rendering.
Overview of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a type of interface used for connecting hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other types of data storage devices to a computer system or server. SAS is a point-to-point protocol, meaning that each device is connected directly to the host system or controller without the need for a separate controller card. This helps to improve performance, reliability, and scalability compared to older parallel interfaces like SCSI and IDE.
SAS is designed to be backward compatible with SATA (Serial ATA), a similar but slower interface used primarily for connecting hard drives and optical drives to consumer-grade computers. This allows SAS controllers and drives to be used with SATA devices, but not vice versa.
SAS supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps (SAS-3), which is several times faster than the previous generation of SAS (6 Gbps, SAS-2) and much faster than SATA (up to 6 Gbps). SAS also supports advanced features like hot swapping, dual-port connectivity, and advanced error recovery and correction capabilities for increased reliability and availability.
Benefits of Small Form Factor (SFF) Drives
Small Form Factor (SFF) drives, such as the 2.5-inch drives, offer several benefits over larger form factor drives, including:
- Increased density: SFF drives can fit more drives in a smaller space, increasing the storage capacity of a system.
- Lower power consumption: Smaller drives require less power to operate, reducing the overall power consumption of a system.
- Improved airflow: SFF drives allow for better airflow and cooling within a system, improving system performance and reliability.
- Improved reliability: SFF drives are less prone to mechanical failure due to their smaller size and reduced moving parts.
- Greater flexibility: SFF drives are more flexible in terms of configuration and placement, allowing for greater customization and optimization of a system.
General Information
- MPN : DG072A9BB7
- Manufacture: HP
- Product Type : Hard Drive
- SKU : DG072A9BB7
Key Features
- Capacity : 72.8 GB
- Interface : Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- Hdd Form Factor : 2.5inch
- Spindle Speed : 10K Rpm
Dimensions and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
