Description
Introduction to the HPE 1.2TB SAS Hard Drive
The HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive is a type of storage device designed for use in servers, workstations, and other high-performance computing systems. It is built with the latest SAS interface technology, which enables high-speed data transfer rates of up to 12Gbps. The drive features a small form factor (SFF) design, allowing it to be installed in a compact space.
The HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive provides a high level of data storage capacity, making it suitable for a range of applications, including data centers, cloud computing, and big data analytics. It has a rotational speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) and a low latency rate, which ensures fast and reliable access to stored data.
The drive also comes with a variety of advanced features, such as error correction and prevention mechanisms, shock and vibration resistance, and thermal and power management. It supports RAID configurations, which enable redundancy and data protection, and can be easily managed and monitored through software tools provided by HPE.
Drive Interface and Data Transfer Rate
The drive interface and data transfer rate are two important specifications of the HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive. The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is a high-speed, point-to-point interface that enables the hard drive to communicate with the server or storage system it is connected to. The SAS interface provides several advantages over other interfaces, including a higher data transfer rate, improved data integrity, and better fault tolerance.
The HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive features a 12Gbps data transfer rate, which is the maximum rate supported by the SAS interface. This high data transfer rate enables the drive to quickly and efficiently transfer large amounts of data between the hard drive and the server or storage system. This is particularly important for data-intensive applications such as big data analytics, high-performance computing, and cloud computing.
The 10,000 RPM rotational speed of the hard drive also plays a role in its data transfer rate. The faster the RPM, the faster the hard drive can access and transfer data. This means that the HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive can quickly locate and retrieve data stored on the drive, which helps to improve system performance and reduce latency.
Rotational Speed and Latency
The rotational speed and latency are important performance specifications of the HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive.
Rotational speed refers to the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) that the hard drive’s disks spin. The HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive has a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM, which is faster than most consumer-grade hard drives. This higher speed enables the drive to read and write data more quickly, which is important for applications that require high-performance data access, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the hard drive to access a specific piece of data. It is influenced by several factors, including the rotational speed, seek time, and data transfer rate. The HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive has a low latency rate, which means it can quickly locate and retrieve data stored on the drive. This is particularly important for applications that require fast data access, such as transaction processing and real-time analytics.
The combination of a high rotational speed and low latency rate makes the HPE 1.2TB SAS hard drive a high-performance storage solution for demanding computing environments. It allows for fast and efficient access to stored data, which can help to improve system performance and reduce latency.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- MPN: EG001200JWFUT
- Brand Name: HPE
- Type: Hard Disk Drive – Hot Swap
- HDD Type: 1.2TB-10K RPM
- SKU: EG001200JWFUT
Technical Information
- Capacity : 1.2 TB
- Form Factor : 2.5 SFF
- Interface : SAS 12GB/S
- Bytes Per Sector : 512
- Features : Digitally Signed Firmware
- Bundled With : HPE Standard Carrier
Drive Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBPS (External)
- Spindle Speed : 10000 RPM
