Toshiba AL14SEB120NY 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS Enterprise Hard Drive with 128MB Buffer

Toshiba AL14SEB120NY Hard Disk Drive Overview

General Specifications

• Manufacturer: Toshiba
• Model Number: AL14SEB120NY
• Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
• Interface: SAS-12GBPS

Key Features of the SAS-12GBPS HDD

• Storage Capacity: 1.2 Terabytes
• Form Factor: 2.5 Inch Internal Drive
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS Certified

Performance Metrics

• Average Latency: 2.86 Milliseconds
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Cache Size: 128 Megabytes
• Data Transfer Rate: Sustained Speed of 196 Megabytes per Second

Recommended Uses

• Hybrid and Mainstream Storage Arrays
• Mid-Range Volume Servers
• Blade and Rack-Mount Servers
• Mission-Critical Systems
• Edge Servers and Content Delivery Infrastructure

Capacity: 1.2TB

Unparalleled Storage Space

The Toshiba AL14SEB120NY Enterprise Hard Drive is a powerful storage solution that offers an impressive capacity of 1.2TB. This large storage space makes it ideal for businesses and individuals who need to store vast amounts of data. Whether you are dealing with large files, databases, or multimedia content, this hard drive provides ample space to accommodate your needs.

Efficient Data Management

The 1.2TB capacity allows users to efficiently manage their data without the need for multiple storage devices. With this hard drive, you can consolidate your data into a single, reliable solution. This simplifies data management processes, reduces complexity, and improves overall efficiency.

Scalability for Future Growth

As technology advances and data requirements continue to increase, having a scalable storage solution becomes crucial. The 1.2TB capacity of the Toshiba AL14SEB120NY Enterprise Hard Drive ensures that you have room for future growth. You can easily expand your data storage without investing in additional hardware or disrupting your existing infrastructure.

Cost-Effective Storage Solution

By offering a generous capacity of 1.2TB, this hard drive provides a cost-effective solution for storing large amounts of data. Instead of purchasing multiple lower-capacity drives, which can be expensive and complex to manage, you can opt for a single high-capacity drive like the Toshiba AL14SEB120NY. This helps reduce costs associated with hardware acquisition, maintenance, and power consumption.

Speed: 10K RPM

Enhanced Performance

The Toshiba AL14SEB120NY Enterprise Hard Drive operates at an impressive speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). This high rotational speed enables faster data access and retrieval compared to traditional hard drives. Whether you are running resource-intensive applications or accessing large files, the 10K RPM ensures smooth and efficient performance.

Reduced Latency

With a higher RPM, the Toshiba AL14SEB120NY minimizes latency, which is the time it takes for the drive to locate and deliver data. This reduced latency translates into faster data transfer rates and improved overall system responsiveness. Whether you are performing read or write operations, the 10K RPM ensures minimal delays, allowing you to work more efficiently.

Optimized for Demanding Workloads

Thanks to its high rotational speed, this hard drive is specifically designed to handle demanding workloads. It excels in scenarios that involve heavy data processing, such as databases, virtualization, and multimedia content creation. The 10K RPM ensures that your storage system can keep up with the demands of your business or personal projects.

Improved I/O Performance

The increased RPM not only enhances sequential read and write speeds but also improves random input/output (I/O) performance. This is particularly beneficial for applications that rely on frequent random access to data, such as databases and virtual machines. The Toshiba AL14SEB120NY delivers faster response times and lower I/O wait periods, resulting in improved application performance.

Interface: SAS-12GBPS

High-Speed Data Transfer

The Toshiba AL14SEB120NY Enterprise Hard Drive features a SAS-12GBPS interface, providing blazing-fast data transfer speeds. With a transfer rate of up to 12 gigabits per second (Gbps), this interface ensures quick and efficient communication between the hard drive and the host system. Whether you are transferring large files or accessing data in real-time, the SAS-12GBPS interface minimizes transfer times and maximizes productivity.

Reliable and Robust Connection

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a proven interface technology that offers reliable and robust connectivity. It ensures a secure connection between the hard drive and the host system, minimizing the risk of data loss or corruption. The Toshiba AL14SEB120NY's SAS-12GBPS interface provides a stable link that can withstand high data transfer rates without compromising reliability.

Compatibility with Existing Systems

The SAS-12GBPS interface is backward compatible with previous SAS generations and can also be used with SATA (Serial ATA) controllers. This makes the Toshiba AL14SEB120NY highly versatile, allowing it to seamlessly integrate into existing storage infrastructures. Whether you have SAS or SATA-based systems, this hard drive offers compatibility and flexibility.

Scalability for Storage Expansion

The SAS-12GBPS interface supports daisy-chaining multiple hard drives, enabling easy expansion of storage capacity. You can connect multiple drives to a single SAS controller, creating a scalable storage solution that can accommodate growing data needs. This flexibility ensures that your storage system can adapt to changing requirements without major infrastructure changes.

Buffer: 128MB

Enhanced Data Accessibility

The Toshiba AL14SEB120NY Enterprise Hard Drive features a generous 128MB buffer, also known as cache. The buffer acts as a temporary storage area for frequently accessed data, improving overall data accessibility. With a larger buffer size, the hard drive can store more data closer to the read/write heads, reducing seek times and optimizing data retrieval.

Efficient Data Processing

A larger buffer size enhances the efficiency of data processing operations. The 128MB buffer allows the hard drive to handle simultaneous read and write requests more effectively. This is particularly beneficial in scenarios that involve multitasking or running multiple applications simultaneously. The Toshiba AL14SEB120NY ensures smooth and efficient data processing, even under heavy workloads.

Improved Performance in RAID Configurations

In RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, where multiple hard drives work together to improve performance and data redundancy, a larger buffer size can significantly enhance overall system performance. The 128MB buffer of the Toshiba AL14SEB120NY ensures that the hard drive can efficiently handle the data demands of RAID arrays, resulting in improved read and write speeds.

Reduced Wear and Tear

The larger buffer size helps reduce wear and tear on the hard drive's mechanical components. By temporarily storing frequently accessed data, the drive can minimize unnecessary head movements, reducing mechanical stress. This can improve the lifespan of the hard drive and contribute to overall system reliability.