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HP NB1000D4450 1TB 7200RPM FATA Hard Drive
HP's NB1000D4450 delivers 1TB of enterprise-grade FATA Fibre Channel storage for StorageWorks systems.
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Overview
High-Capacity Storage for Your Storageworks
The HP NB1000D4450 1TB 7200 RPM FATA Fiber Channel Hard Drive with Tray is designed for use with Storageworks systems. This hard drive provides reliable, high-capacity storage for your critical data.
Specifications:
- Product: Hard Drive with Tray
- Brand: HP/Compaq
- Model: NB1000D4450
- Capacity: 1TB
- Speed: 7200 RPM
- Interface: FATA Fiber Channel
- Compatibility: Storageworks
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- 1TB capacity provides substantial nearline storage within a single drive bay
- Included drive tray enables straightforward hot-swap installation into StorageWorks enclosures
- FATA interface offers Fibre Channel SAN connectivity at a lower cost per gigabyte than native FC drives
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers reasonable throughput for sequential and bulk data workloads
👎 Cons
- FATA interface is a legacy technology with limited compatibility outside older StorageWorks systems
- 7200 RPM speed is significantly slower than 10K or 15K RPM Fibre Channel drives for random I/O workloads
- As an older enterprise drive, finding replacements or spares may become increasingly difficult
- 1TB capacity is modest by current enterprise storage standards
Frequently Asked Questions
What StorageWorks systems is the NB1000D4450 compatible with?
The HP NB1000D4450 is designed for use with HP StorageWorks storage arrays that support FATA Fibre Channel drives. Check your specific StorageWorks model documentation to confirm compatibility.
What is a FATA drive and how does it differ from standard Fibre Channel?
FATA (Fibre Attached Technology Adapted) drives use standard ATA/SATA drive mechanisms with a Fibre Channel interface bridge, providing nearline storage at a lower cost per gigabyte than native Fibre Channel drives while maintaining SAN connectivity.
Does this drive come with a tray included?
Yes, the NB1000D4450 ships with an HP drive tray, allowing for direct hot-swap installation into compatible StorageWorks enclosures.
What is the spindle speed of this drive?
The drive operates at 7200 RPM, which is standard for nearline enterprise storage and provides a balance between capacity, throughput, and cost.
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