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Axiom 858596-B21-AX 2TB 6Gb/s SATA 7.2K RPM 3.5" LFF Hot-Swap Hard Drive Kit for HP Servers and Storage Systems
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This hard drive features a 2 TB storage capacity, providing substantial space for documents, media files, databases, and virtual machine images. The 7200 RPM spindle speed reduces latency compared to lower-RPM drives, improving read and write performance for active data sets.
The drive uses a SATA interface with the SATA/600 standard, delivering a 6 Gb/s maximum theoretical transfer rate. This interface is widely supported in server and storage hardware, ensuring broad compatibility. The 3.5" LFF form factor is the industry standard for high-capacity hard drives in rackmount and tower servers.
Relevant factors for this section include Storage Capacity, Spindle Speed (rpm). When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This Axiom hard drive kit offers several advantages for IT administrators managing HP server and storage infrastructure. The hot-swap design allows for drive replacement while the system remains operational, minimizing service interruptions during maintenance or upgrades.
High-Capacity Storage
With 2 TB of storage, this drive accommodates large data sets, backup archives, and application files, reducing the need for frequent drive additions or replacements.
- Ideal for bulk data storage
- Supports growing data requirements
Optimized Server Performance
The 7200 RPM spindle speed and SATA/600 interface provide a balance of capacity and performance suitable for many server and storage workloads.
- Reduces data access latency
- Enhances burst transfer rates
Simplified Maintenance
Hot-swap capability enables drive changes without powering down the server, supporting continuous operation and streamlined hardware management.
- Minimizes downtime
- Facilitates quick replacements
Deployment / Use Cases
This hard drive is designed for deployment in HP servers and storage systems where reliable, high-capacity storage is required. It fits well in environments that prioritize data availability and manageable maintenance windows.
Common use cases include secondary storage in file servers, backup target drives in storage arrays, and capacity expansion in virtualization hosts. The drive's 3.5" LFF form factor and hot-swap feature make it suitable for rackmount servers and storage enclosures that support these specifications.
Server Storage Expansion
Add 2 TB of storage to HP servers for applications, user data, or system backups, leveraging the drive's compatibility with server hardware.
Storage System Drives
Use as a component in HP storage systems for bulk data retention, archive storage, or as part of a larger storage pool.
Highlights
- 2 TB storage capacity for extensive data storage needs
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for improved data access performance
- SATA/600 interface with 6 Gb/s transfer rate
- 3.5" LFF form factor for compatibility with standard server drive bays
- Hot-swap capable for live drive replacement without downtime
- Designed for HP server and storage system compatibility
- Internal drive type for installed storage solutions
- 3-year limited warranty for added reliability assurance
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 858596-B21-AX |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 2TB 6Gb/s 7.2K LFF Hard Drive Kit |
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Technical Information | |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Drive Performance | |
| Spindle Speed (rpm) | 7200 |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Drive Interface | SATA |
| Drive Interface Standard | SATA/600 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Drive Type | Internal |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Device Supported | Server,Storage System |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 3 Year |
FAQ
What is the storage capacity of this Axiom hard drive?
This Axiom hard drive offers 2 TB of storage capacity. This provides substantial space for server applications, user files, databases, backup images, and other data-intensive workloads commonly found in business IT environments.
What is the spindle speed (RPM) of this drive?
The drive has a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. This higher rotation speed reduces latency compared to 5400 RPM drives, resulting in faster read and write times for active data, making it suitable for many server and storage applications.
What interface does this hard drive use?
This drive uses a SATA interface with the SATA/600 standard, which supports data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s. SATA is a common interface in servers and storage systems, ensuring broad compatibility with existing hardware.
Is this hard drive hot-swappable?
Yes, this drive is hot-swappable. This feature allows you to replace the drive while the server or storage system remains powered on and operational, minimizing downtime during maintenance, upgrades, or drive failures.
What form factor is this hard drive?
This drive has a 3.5" LFF (Large Form Factor) form factor. This is the standard size for high-capacity hard drives in servers and storage systems, designed to fit into drive bays that support 3.5" drives.
What devices is this hard drive compatible with?
This drive is designed for compatibility with HP servers and storage systems. It is intended for use in devices that support 3.5" SATA hot-swap drives, typically found in rackmount servers, tower servers, and dedicated storage enclosures from HP.
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