500GB FATA 7.2K Fibre Channel Hard Drive 370794-001 NB50058855 Same Day Ship
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About this product
This is an HP 500GB FATA Fibre Channel Hard Drive, model ST3500071FC, operating at a 7,200 RPM rotation speed. Designed for hot-swap enterprise storage, it features a 3.5-inch form factor and is equipped with a Fibre Channel interface. This drive provides a balance of capacity and reliability for legacy enterprise systems that utilize FATA (Fibre Attached Technology Adapted) over Fibre Channel, offering a more economical solution compared to traditional FC drives while maintaining compatibility.
Our take
If you're maintaining an older enterprise system that still relies on FATA Fibre Channel drives, this 500GB unit could be a lifesaver. The 7,200 RPM speed is respectable for its class, offering a good balance of performance for less critical data storage within a Fibre Channel environment. It's a hot-swap drive, which is a key feature for minimizing downtime in server racks. The 500GB capacity is decent for the type of drive. While not the fastest, its FATA interface compatibility makes it a specific solution for specific legacy needs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage capacity
- Hot Swap Enterprise Storage type
- Fibre Channel interface
- Same day shipping offered
Cons
- 7,200 RPM rotation speed is slower than 10K/15K drives
- FATA Fibre Channel is a specific legacy interface
- No stated warranty
Specifications
- Country of Origin Singapore
- Model ST3500071FC
- Interface Fibre Channel
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Hot Swap Enterprise Storage
- Rotation Speed 7200RPM
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- MPN
- 370789-001
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Brand
- HP
