Description
Benefits of SAS Interface
There are several benefits of using SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface in storage devices:
- Faster data transfer rates: SAS interface supports faster data transfer rates than other interfaces like SATA. The current generation of SAS interface can support data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps, which is significantly faster than the maximum transfer rate of SATA interface.
- Scalability: SAS interface supports a large number of devices to be connected in a single system, up to 65,536 devices. This allows for high scalability, making it suitable for large data center applications.
- High reliability: SAS interface provides features like dual-port capabilities, which offer redundant data paths, and hot-swapping, which allows for the replacement of hard drives without shutting down the system. These features make SAS interface more reliable and resilient than other interfaces.
- Flexibility: SAS interface supports both SAS and SATA devices, which makes it more flexible and versatile than other interfaces. This allows for more options when selecting storage devices for a particular application.
- Better performance: SAS interface uses a point-to-point connection between the storage device and the host system, which allows for greater reliability and higher performance, as there is no shared bandwidth between multiple devices.
- Advanced features: SAS interface also provides advanced features such as command queuing, which allows for multiple commands to be processed simultaneously, and error detection and correction, which ensures data integrity.
Storage Capacity Overview
Storage capacity refers to the amount of data that can be stored on a storage device, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive. The storage capacity of a storage device is measured in units of bytes, with larger units like kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), terabytes (TB), and even petabytes (PB) used to describe increasingly larger amounts of data.
The storage capacity of a storage device depends on several factors, such as the physical size of the device, the density of the storage media, and the number of platters (for hard drives) or memory chips (for solid-state drives) used in the device.
For example, a 2.5-inch hard drive with a single platter may have a storage capacity of 500 GB, while a 3.5-inch hard drive with four platters may have a storage capacity of 12 TB. Solid-state drives typically have smaller physical sizes but can still provide high storage capacities, with some models offering up to 30 TB of storage capacity.
The amount of storage capacity needed for a particular application depends on the type of data being stored and the expected growth of data over time. For example, a small business may only need a few terabytes of storage capacity for their day-to-day operations, while a large enterprise may require multiple petabytes of storage capacity to store all their data.
It’s also worth noting that the effective storage capacity of a storage device may be slightly lower than the advertised capacity due to the formatting of the device, the overhead required for system files and data structures, and the reserved space for performance optimization and error correction.
RPM Explained
RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) is a measure of the rotational speed of a hard drive or other rotating storage device, such as a fan or a motor. It represents the number of complete rotations the device makes in one minute. For hard drives, RPM is an important specification as it directly affects the performance of the drive.
Hard drives with higher RPM can generally read and write data faster than hard drives with lower RPM. This is because higher RPM means that the disk platters spin faster, allowing the read/write heads to access data more quickly. However, higher RPM also means more mechanical stress and heat generated, which can lead to greater wear and tear on the drive and potentially reduce its lifespan.
Most hard drives for desktops and laptops have a speed of either 5400 RPM or 7200 RPM, although higher-end drives designed for servers and other high-performance applications may have speeds of 10,000 RPM or even 15,000 RPM. The faster speeds typically result in faster data access times, making them ideal for applications where performance is critical, such as in servers or gaming PCs.
It’s worth noting that RPM is not the only factor that affects the performance of a hard drive. Other factors, such as the drive’s cache size, interface speed, and seek time, also play a role in determining its overall performance. When selecting a hard drive, it’s important to consider all of these factors to ensure that it meets the requirements of the intended application.
Detail Description EG0600FBVFP HPE 600GB 10K RPM SAS 6GBPS
- Brand Name : HPE
- MPN : EG0600FBVFP
- Option Part Number: 581286-B21
- Spare Part Number: 581311-001
- Assembly Number: 641552-003
- Sub-Type : 600 GB 10K RPM SAS 6 GBPS
- Type : Hard Drive (HDD)
- Capacity : 600 GB
- Form Factor: 2.5inch SFF
- SKU: EG0600FBVFP
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBPS (external)
- Seek Time: 4 MS (average) / 8 MS (max)
- Track-to-Track Seek Time: 0.4 MS
- Spindle Speed: 10000 RPM
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight :0.50 Lbs
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x SAS 6GB/S
- Compatible Bay: 2.5inch SFF
Compatibility Information
- Bladesystem Proliant Server Blades
- HPE Proliant Dl Servers
- HPE Proliant Dl160 Gen8 Server Series
- HPE Proliant Dl360p Gen8 Server Series
- HPE Proliant Dl380p Gen8 Server Series
- HPE Proliant Ml Servers
- HPE Proliant Ml350p Gen8 Server Series
- HPE Proliant Scalable Systems
- HPE Proliant Sl230s Gen8 Server Series
- HPE Proliant Sl250s Gen8 Server Series
