Accortec 1 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal NL-SAS

The Accortec 1 TB Hard Drive is a dependable, high-capacity solution engineered to meet the storage demands of modern servers, workstations, and enterprise storage systems. In a standard 3.5-inch form factor, this internal drive marries robust Near Line SAS (NL-SAS) technology with a practical 1 TB capacity, delivering steady performance for backups, archives, and everyday data access. Designed for reliability and long-term durability, it excels in environments where consistent throughput and data integrity are essential. Whether you’re expanding a storage array, upgrading a data center rack, or building a resilient backup pool, this NL-SAS drive provides a balanced blend of capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency that helps IT teams simplify storage management without compromising performance. Its SAS-based interface brings enterprise-grade data protection and compatibility with common servers, storage arrays, and disaster-recovery setups, making it a versatile option for both dedicated storage workloads and mixed-use deployments.

• 1 TB capacity in a 3.5-inch internal drive: A familiar form factor that integrates easily into most servers, NAS enclosures, and storage arrays, providing ample space for backups, media libraries, and archival data.
• Near Line SAS (NL-SAS) technology: Combines the efficiency of nearline storage with the reliability and data integrity of SAS, optimized for ongoing, steady workloads and long-term data access.
• 6 Gb/s SAS interface: Delivers dependable data transfer performance with SAS protocol features that enhance error checking, reliability, and compatibility with standard SAS controllers.
• Enterprise-oriented reliability for continuous operation: Built to support 24/7 storage environments, offering durable design and consistent throughput essential for server and storage-array workloads.
• Ideal for backups, archiving, and media libraries: A cost-effective solution for preserving valuable data, supporting restore workflows, and enabling scalable storage pools.

Technical Details of Accortec 1 TB Hard Drive

• Capacity: 1 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive
• Interface: NL-SAS (Near Line SAS) with a 6 Gb/s SAS data channel
• Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD) designed for nearline workloads
• Usage: Suitable for servers, storage arrays, backups, and archival storage
• Reliability Focus: Engineered for steady, long-term operation in enterprise storage environments

How to install Accortec 1 TB Hard Drive

Follow these steps to install the drive in a compatible chassis or server:

• Power down the system and unplug it from power to prevent any electrical damage.
• Open the chassis and locate an available 3.5-inch drive bay that matches the drive’s mounting points.
• Carefully slide the Accortec drive into the bay, aligning the screw holes with the chassis mounting points.
• Secure the drive with the appropriate screws, ensuring it is firmly seated to prevent vibrations during operation.
• Connect the NL-SAS data cable from your storage controller or SAS backplane to the drive’s data interface, then attach the power cable.
• Reassemble the chassis, reconnect power, and boot the system. Initialize and format the drive using your operating system or storage controller utility as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What does NL-SAS mean for this drive? A: NL-SAS stands for Near Line SAS, a technology that combines the capacity efficiency of nearline disks with the data integrity and reliability of the SAS interface, making it well-suited for backup, archival, and continuous-access storage workloads.
• Q: Is this drive appropriate for use in servers and storage arrays? A: Yes. The 3.5-inch NL-SAS design and 6 Gb/s SAS interface are intended for enterprise storage environments, including servers, storage controllers, and RAID configurations where dependable capacity and steady performance are valued.
• Q: What workloads is this drive best for? A: It is optimized for nearline workloads such as backups, archival storage, and media libraries where reliable, ongoing data access is important and high sustained throughput is less critical than capacity and durability.
• Q: How do I ensure data integrity and drive longevity? A: Maintain a healthy storage environment with proper cooling and power, monitor drive health through SMART data and your storage management software, implement regular backups, and follow standard drive hygiene practices in data centers and server rooms.
• Q: What is the expected lifecycle and warranty for this drive? A: Warranty and lifecycle details vary by retailer and region. Check the manufacturer’s documentation and your vendor’s warranty terms for precise information regarding support duration and coverage.