Description
Overview of the Hitachi HUS153030VLF400
The HUS153030VLF400 is a high-performance, enterprise-class hard drive from Hitachi. It is part of the Ultrastar series, designed for use in data centers, servers, and other demanding applications. This hard drive offers a large capacity of 300GB and a fast spin speed of 15,000 RPM. It also features a 16MB buffer and uses a Fibre Channel interface for high-speed data transfer.
Capacity and Form Factor
The HUS153030VLF400 has a storage capacity of 300GB, which is a significant amount of data that can be stored on a single hard drive. This capacity is suitable for data-intensive applications that require large amounts of storage, such as video surveillance, data analytics, and virtualization.
The form factor of this hard drive is 3.5 inches, which is the standard size for enterprise-class hard drives. This size makes it compatible with most server and storage systems, making it easy to integrate into existing infrastructure.
Spin Speed and Buffer Size
- The HUS153030VLF400 has a spin speed of 15,000 RPM, which is one of the fastest available on the market. This fast spin speed allows for quick data access, which is important for applications that require high-speed data transfer, such as online transaction processing and database management.
- The hard drive also features a 16MB buffer, which acts as a temporary storage area for frequently accessed data. This buffer helps to improve data transfer speeds by reducing the time it takes to access frequently used data.
Fibre Channel Interface
- The HUS153030VLF400 uses a Fibre Channel interface for data transfer. Fibre Channel is a high-speed, high-bandwidth networking technology that is commonly used in enterprise-level storage systems. It provides fast data transfer rates and supports a large number of devices on a single network.
- Fibre Channel is also highly reliable, with features such as error detection and correction and data integrity checking. These features ensure that data is transferred without errors and is stored securely on the hard drive.
Overall, the HUS153030VLF400 is a high-performance, enterprise-class hard drive that offers a large storage capacity, fast spin speed, and a Fibre Channel interface. It is suitable for use in data centers, servers, and other demanding applications that require fast, reliable data access. Its 3.5-inch form factor makes it easy to integrate into existing infrastructure, and its 16MB buffer helps to improve data transfer speeds.
General Information about the Hitachi HUS153030VLF400
- Manufacturer: Hitachi
- Manufacturer Part Number: HUS153030VLF400
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub-Type: Fibre Channel
- RPM: 300GB-15K
Technical Features
- Form Factor 3.5 Inches
- Capacity 300 GB
- Interface Type 4Gb Fibre Channel
- Connector 40 pin Centronics SCA-2
- Buffer Size 16 MB
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate 425 MBPS external
- Internal Data Rate 180 MBPS
- Seek Time 3.4 MS Average
- Average Latency 2 MS
- Spindle Speed 15000 RPM
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces Fibre Channel – 40 pin Centronics SCA-2)
- Compatible Bays 1 x internal – 3.5 Inches
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