LENOVO 42C0268 – 73 GB 10K SAS 2.5in SFF Slim-HS HDD

Detailed Description:

The LENOVO 42C0268 represents a high-speed, reliable storage solution designed to fit the slim form factor (SFF) of modern servers and storage arrays. This 73GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD) operates at a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM, making it one of the faster HDD options available, well-suited for scenarios where quick access to smaller volumes of data is critical. Employing the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, it provides higher speed and reliability compared to SATA drives, offering a 6Gbps data transfer rate that enables swift read/write operations and file access. The Slim-Hot-Swap (Slim-HS) design allows for easy, quick replacement or upgrade without significant downtime, enhancing the system’s maintainability and flexibility in server and storage environments. Despite its compact size and specific capacity, which might be seen as limitations for heavy-duty storage tasks, the drive is crafted for roles where speed and reliability are paramount, such as boot drives or logging applications in enterprise settings.