IBM 24P3720 – 2 GBPS FC, 73.4 GB/10K DRIVE

Detailed Description:

The IBM 24P3720 is an enterprise-grade hard disk drive featuring a 73.4GB storage capacity and a spindle speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). This HDD utilizes Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity, facilitating data transfer rates up to 2 Gigabits per second (Gbps), which was ideal for high-throughput and mission-critical applications. Designed for use in midrange to high-end IBM servers and storage systems, the drive offered superior reliability, fast access times, and high data integrity. Its integration into server environments helped manage a sizable volume of transactions and data-intensive operations such as database management, large-scale virtualization, and complex analytics tasks. The 10K RPM speed allowed for quicker access to data, reducing latency and improving overall system performance. The use of FC interface ensured compatibility with SAN (Storage Area Network) environments, making this drive a versatile solution for businesses seeking to scale their storage infrastructures while maintaining high levels of data transmission efficiency and reliability. The IBM 24P3720 was particularly favored in industries where data accessibility and system uptime were critical, underscoring its role in supporting enterprise computing environments demanding rigorous performance standards.