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- In Stock: 39
- Manufacturer: Sun Microsystems
- Model or Part: 542-0247
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 2.00lb
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Overview
The Sun Microsystems part number 542-0247 is a Hitachi 2TB 7.2K SAS hard drive designed for enterprise class storage solutions. Housed in a standard 3.5 inch form factor, this drive delivers high capacity and reliable performance for mission critical servers, workstations and storage arrays.
Key Features
- Capacity of 2TB provides ample space for large databases, virtualization images and backup archives
- Rotational speed of 7200 RPM balances power consumption with fast data access times
- SAS interface offers dual port connectivity and full duplex communication for redundancy and high availability
- 512 byte sector format ensures compatibility with a wide range of operating systems and storage controllers
- Advanced error correction and built in wear leveling extend drive lifespan in continuous operation environments
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hitachi (sold by Sun Microsystems)
- Model / Part Number: 542-0247
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch, hot swappable compatible
- Capacity: 2TB (2000 GB) native
- Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6Gb/s
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Average Latency: 4.17 ms
- Cache Memory: 64 MB DDR2
- Data Transfer Rate: up to 600 MB/s sustained
- Power Consumption (Typical): 8.5 W read / 6.0 W idle
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 deg to 60 deg C
- Shock Resistance: 65 G non operating, 350 G operating
Applications
- Enterprise servers that require high capacity storage for databases and transaction processing
- Virtualization platforms hosting multiple virtual machines with intensive I/O demands
- Network attached storage (NAS) and storage area network (SAN) enclosures needing reliable, hot swappable drives
- Backup and archival systems where large data sets must be stored securely for long periods
- High performance computing clusters that benefit from the dual port SAS architecture for redundancy and load balancing
This Hitachi 2TB 7.2K SAS drive delivers a compelling blend of capacity, speed and reliability, making it an ideal choice for any organization looking to upgrade its storage infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with existing Sun Microsystems hardware.