Description
Overview of the Western Digital Ultrastar C10k1800
The Western Digital Ultrastar C10k1800 is a high-performance, enterprise-class hard drive designed for use in demanding data center environments. With a capacity of 900GB, it offers ample storage space for large amounts of data. The hard drive operates at a fast rotational speed of 10K RPM, which provides quick access to data and improved overall performance. It also features a SAS-12GBps interface and a 128MB cache, which further enhance its speed and efficiency. The Ultrastar C10k1800 is designed for reliability and endurance, making it suitable for use in 24/7 operations and other critical applications. Its compact form factor makes it easy to integrate into a variety of server and storage systems, making it an ideal choice for data center administrators looking for high-performance storage solutions.
Benefits of using a 10K RPM Hard Drive in Enterprise Environments
A 10K RPM hard drive, like the Western Digital Ultrastar C10k1800, offers several benefits when used in enterprise environments. These benefits include:
- Faster Data Access: The faster rotational speed of 10K RPM hard drives allows for quicker access to data, reducing the time it takes to retrieve and process information.
- Improved Performance: The increased speed of a 10K RPM hard drive can result in improved overall system performance, especially in applications that require fast and frequent data access.
- Increased I/O Performance: The higher rotational speed of a 10K RPM hard drive can result in improved input/output (I/O) performance, as more I/O requests can be processed in a shorter amount of time.
- Higher Reliability: The faster spinning disk of a 10K RPM hard drive generates less heat and vibration compared to slower-spinning hard drives, leading to increased reliability and reduced risk of failure.
- Better Cost-Per-IOPS: A 10K RPM hard drive can provide better cost-per-input/output operations per second (IOPS) compared to slower-spinning hard drives, making it a more cost-effective solution for demanding applications.
- Increased Capacity: As 10K RPM hard drives are typically available in larger capacities compared to slower-spinning hard drives, they can offer more storage space for data in a compact form factor.
Advantages of SAS-12GBPS Interface and 128MB Cache
The SAS-12GBps interface and 128MB cache of the Western Digital Ultrastar C10k1800 provide several advantages for enterprise environments:
- Faster Data Transfer: The SAS-12GBps interface offers faster data transfer speeds compared to other interfaces, such as SAS-6GBps or SATA. This results in improved overall performance and faster access to data.
- Increased Bandwidth: The SAS-12GBps interface provides increased bandwidth compared to other interfaces, allowing for the transfer of more data in a shorter amount of time.
- Improved Reliability: SAS is a point-to-point architecture, which means that each device is connected directly to the controller, improving reliability compared to other architectures, such as shared-bus.
- Cache Boost: The 128MB cache of the Ultrastar C10k1800 acts as a buffer for incoming and outgoing data, reducing the number of disk I/O operations and improving overall performance.
- Data Protection: The cache also acts as a temporary storage area for data, providing a level of protection in the event of a power failure or other interruption. This can help reduce the risk of data loss.
- Multitasking: The large cache size of 128MB allows for the processing of multiple data requests at once, improving overall system responsiveness and reducing the time it takes to complete tasks.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Western Digital
- MPN : 0B27976
- Type : Hard Disk Drive
- SKU : 0B27976
Key Features
- Storage Capacity : 900 GB
- Enclosure : Internal
- Number Of Heads : 5
- Number Of Disks : 3
- Interface : Sas-12gbits
- Max. Areal Density : 580 Gbits/sq. In.
- Drive Dimensions : 2.5 Inch
Drive Performance
- Sustained Transfer Rate (mb/sec, Typ.): 129 To 224
- Interface Transfer Rate (max) : 1200 Mbps
- Buffer : 128 Mb
- Seek Time (read/write, Typical) : 4.6 / 5.0 Ms
- Average Latency : 2.85 Ms
- Rotational Speed : 10520 Rpm
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height : 0.63 inch
- Width : 3.10 inch
- Depth : 5.45 inch
- Weight : 1.50 lbs
