Toshiba MBF2300RC 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6GBPS Enterprise Hard Disk Hot Plug

Product Specifications

Overview of the Toshiba MBF2300RC

The Toshiba MBF2300RC is a robust 300GB hard disk drive designed for high-performance applications, featuring a speedy 10,000 RPM spin rate and a 16MB buffer for optimal data transfer rates.

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: Toshiba
• Model Number: MBF2300RC
• Product Type: Hard Disk Drive

Key Features

Drive Characteristics

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Total Storage Capacity: 300GB
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Cache Size: 16MB Buffer

Physical Dimensions

• Width: 2.8 inches
• Depth: 3.9 inches
• Height: 0.6 inches
• Weight: 7.8 ounces

Performance Metrics

Efficiency and Speed

• This drive operates at an impressive 10,000 RPM, ensuring rapid access and retrieval of data, making it ideal for demanding workloads.

Buffer and Interface

• The 16MB cache enhances the drive's efficiency, reducing latency and allowing for smoother performance during data-intensive tasks.

Applications

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise storage solutions
• Data center operations
• High-performance computing environments
• Virtualization and cloud applications

Interface: SAS 6GBPS

The Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk is equipped with the latest SAS 6GBPS interface, which provides users with an exceptional level of performance and reliability. SAS, or Serial Attached SCSI, is a high-speed interface that allows for faster data transfer rates and increased scalability compared to traditional SATA interfaces.

High-Speed Data Transfer

With a data transfer rate of up to 6 gigabits per second, the SAS 6GBPS interface ensures lightning-fast data transfer between the hard disk and the system. This high-speed interface is particularly beneficial for enterprise applications that require quick access to large amounts of data, such as database servers and high-performance computing clusters.

Improved Scalability

The SAS 6GBPS interface supports daisy-chaining multiple drives together, allowing for increased scalability and flexibility in storage configurations. This means that users can easily expand their storage capacity by adding additional hard disks without the need for complex hardware configurations.

Enhanced Reliability

The SAS interface offers advanced features such as error detection and correction, ensuring data integrity and reducing the risk of data loss. Additionally, SAS drives are designed to handle heavy workloads and are built to withstand the demanding requirements of enterprise environments, making them highly reliable storage solutions.

Compatibility

The SAS 6GBPS interface is backward compatible with previous generations of SAS interfaces, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure. This allows users to seamlessly upgrade their storage systems without the need for a complete overhaul of their IT infrastructure.

Flexibility

The SAS interface provides users with the flexibility to connect their hard disks to a wide range of devices, including servers, workstations, and storage arrays. This makes the Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk a versatile storage solution that can be easily integrated into existing IT environments.

Scalable Performance

The SAS 6GBPS interface allows for increased performance by enabling multiple drives to be connected in parallel. This enables users to achieve higher levels of performance and throughput, making it ideal for applications that require high-speed data access and processing.

Capacity: 300GB

The Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk offers a generous storage capacity of 300GB, making it an ideal solution for users who require ample space to store their critical data. Whether you are running complex databases, hosting virtual machines, or storing large multimedia files, this high-capacity hard disk has you covered.

Ample Storage Space

With its 300GB capacity, this hard disk provides enough room to store thousands of documents, images, videos, and other data files. It ensures that you have sufficient space to accommodate your growing storage needs without worrying about running out of capacity.

Efficient Data Organization

The large capacity of the Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk allows for efficient data organization, reducing the need for multiple drives and simplifying your storage infrastructure. By consolidating your data onto a single high-capacity drive, you can improve data management and streamline your backup and recovery processes.

Cost-Effective Solution

Investing in a high-capacity hard disk like the Toshiba MBF2300RC can save you money in the long run. With a larger storage capacity, you can delay the need for additional drives, reducing hardware costs and minimizing the overall maintenance and management expenses associated with multiple smaller drives.

Reliability and Durability

Despite its high capacity, the Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk delivers exceptional reliability and durability. It is built to withstand the demands of enterprise environments, ensuring that your data remains safe and accessible at all times.

Future-Proofing

As data continues to grow exponentially, having a high-capacity hard disk becomes increasingly important. By investing in a 300GB hard disk now, you can future-proof your storage infrastructure and ensure that you have enough space to accommodate your data growth for years to come.

Speed: 10K RPM

The Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk features a rotational speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), delivering exceptional performance and responsiveness. The high rotational speed ensures fast data access and reduces latency, making it an ideal choice for applications that require quick access to data.

Faster Data Access

The 10K RPM rotational speed allows the hard disk to quickly locate and retrieve data, resulting in faster read and write speeds. This is particularly beneficial for applications that involve frequent data access, such as transactional databases or virtualization environments, where quick response times are critical.

Reduced Latency

The low latency provided by the high rotational speed of the Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk ensures minimal delays in accessing data. This is essential for tasks that require real-time processing, such as online transaction processing or multimedia streaming, where even slight delays can significantly impact performance.

Improved Workload Performance

The high-speed performance of the Toshiba MBF2300RC enables it to handle demanding workloads with ease. Whether you are running resource-intensive applications or performing data-intensive tasks, this hard disk ensures that your system operates smoothly and efficiently.

Optimized for Enterprise Applications

The 10K RPM rotational speed of the Toshiba MBF2300RC makes it an ideal choice for enterprise applications that require high-performance storage solutions. It is designed to meet the demands of mission-critical environments and ensures that your applications run at their best, without any performance bottlenecks.

Enhanced Productivity

The faster data access and reduced latency provided by the 10K RPM rotational speed translate into improved productivity. Users can access and manipulate data more quickly, resulting in shorter processing times and increased efficiency in completing tasks.

HotPlug: 1

The Toshiba MBF2300RC Enterprise Hard Disk features HotPlug functionality, allowing users to hot-swap or hot-add the hard disk without shutting down the system. This feature provides convenience and flexibility in managing storage devices, especially in enterprise environments where downtime is not an option.

Seamless Drive Replacement

With HotPlug support, users can replace a faulty or failed hard disk without interrupting the operation of the system. This significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the impact on productivity, as the system can continue running while the drive is being replaced.

Efficient Storage Expansion

The HotPlug feature enables users to easily add additional hard disks to expand storage capacity without disrupting system operations. This is particularly useful in scenarios where storage requirements are constantly evolving, as it allows for seamless scalability and eliminates the need for system shutdowns or reboots.

Improved Serviceability

The ability to hot-swap or hot-add hard disks simplifies maintenance and troubleshooting processes. IT administrators can quickly identify and replace faulty drives, reducing the time and effort required for diagnosing issues and minimizing the impact on overall system performance.

Business Continuity

The HotPlug functionality of the Toshiba MBF2300RC ensures that critical systems remain operational even during drive replacements or expansions. This helps maintain business continuity and prevents any potential disruptions that could result in financial losses or reduced customer satisfaction.

Reduced Total Cost of Ownership

By eliminating the need for system shutdowns or reboots during drive replacement or expansion, HotPlug reduces the total cost of ownership. It minimizes downtime, eliminates the need for additional hardware redundancy, and simplifies maintenance procedures, resulting in cost savings for organizations.