Description
Performance and Reliability
The AL13SXB30EN Toshiba 300GB SAS 15K Enterprise Hard Drive is a high-performance hard drive designed for use in enterprise-level servers and storage systems. The key performance indicators of this drive are its storage capacity, data transfer rate, spindle speed, and interface.
Storage capacity: With a storage capacity of 300GB, this drive is suitable for applications that require a moderate amount of storage, such as databases, virtualization environments, or file storage.
Data transfer rate: The drive uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface which is a high-speed data transfer protocol that is commonly used in enterprise-level servers and storage systems. SAS allows for faster data transfer compared to other interfaces such as SATA.
Spindle speed: The spindle speed of 15K RPM is considered high-performance and it’s one of the highest among hard drives. This allows the drive to quickly access stored data, which is suitable for use in applications that require quick data access, such as databases or virtualization environments.
Enterprise-level: The drive is designed for enterprise-level use, which means that it is built to handle the demands of high-traffic, high-availability applications. This includes features such as advanced error correction, enhanced data protection, and improved reliability.
High-speed data transfer
The AL13SXB30EN Toshiba 300GB SAS 15K Enterprise Hard Drive is designed for high-speed data transfer, as it uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. SAS is a high-speed data transfer protocol that is commonly used in enterprise-level servers and storage systems. It allows for faster data transfer compared to other interfaces such as SATA, this makes it suitable for applications that require fast data access and quick data transfer.
Additionally, the drive has a spindle speed of 15K RPM, which is considered high-performance. The high-performance spindle speed allows the drive to quickly access stored data, which is suitable for use in applications that require quick data access, such as databases or virtualization environments. With a high-performance spindle speed, the drive can access the data faster and reduce the time it takes to complete operations, which results in faster data transfer.
General Compatibility
The AL13SXB30EN Toshiba 300GB SAS 15K Enterprise Hard Drive is compatible with servers and storage systems that use the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and support a 15K RPM spindle speed. SAS is a high-speed data transfer protocol that is commonly used in enterprise-level servers and storage systems. The drive can be used in servers and storage systems that support the SAS interface and 15K RPM spindle speed.
However, it’s important to check the compatibility before installing it in any system, as some servers and storage systems may have specific requirements or limitations that could affect the drive’s performance or compatibility. It’s important to ensure that the host system has the necessary SAS controller and power cables, as well as enough space to physically fit the drive.
In addition, the drive is designed for enterprise-level use, which means that it is built to handle the demands of high-traffic, high-availability applications. This includes features such as advanced error correction, enhanced data protection, and improved reliability. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that the host system has the necessary features to support the drive’s enterprise-level requirements.
Product Description AL13SXB30EN Toshiba
Manufacturer : Toshiba
Manufacturer Part Number : AL13SXB30EN
Product Type : Hard Disk Drive
Sub- Product Type : SAS-12GBPS
Applications
Tier 1 Mission-Critical Servers And Raid Storage
Servers Hosting Transaction-Based Applications
Rack-Optimized Data Centers
High-Performance Computing
Key Features AL13SXB30EN
Storage Capacity : 300 GB
Enclosure : Internal
Interface : 12.0GBPS SAS
Drive Dimensions : 2.5 Inch
Drive Performance
Average Latency : 2.0 MS
Rotational Speed : 15K RPM
Buffer : 128 MB
