Accortec 900 GB 2.5" Internal SAS Hard Drive – 12Gb/s SAS, 10,000 RPM

Meet the Accortec 900 GB 2.5" internal SAS hard drive, engineered for demanding data-center environments where speed, reliability, and ease of maintenance matter most. This enterprise-grade HDD combines a compact 2.5-inch form factor with a blistering 10,000 RPM spindle and a high-bandwidth SAS interface to deliver fast data access, steady throughput, and robust durability. Designed for servers, storage arrays, and virtualization workloads, it excels at databases, caching layers, and high-IO applications, offering a balance of capacity and performance that helps you scale without compromising reliability. With hot-swappable capability and non-volatile memory support, this drive stands up to the rigors of 24x7 operation while simplifying maintenance and reducing downtime in busy data centers.

• The 900 GB capacity provides substantial storage for databases, virtual machine images, operating system volumes, logs, backups, and analytics dashboards, all within a compact 2.5-inch footprint that fits into dense rack and blade server configurations. This capacity level is ideal for mid-tier enterprise environments that require robust storage tiers without sacrificing space or power efficiency, enabling you to consolidate workloads and optimize storage pools with confidence.
• Equipped with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, the drive delivers high-bandwidth data transfers and low-latency access to critical data. SAS support, including dual-port connectivity for redundancy and path failover, ensures resilient performance in multi-host environments. This seamless interface integration makes it easy to deploy alongside existing SAS/SATA ecosystems, accelerating deployment in data centers that rely on enhanced reliability and scalability.
• With a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, the drive delivers strong sequential throughput and improved random I/O performance compared to slower enterprise-class HDDs. This translates into faster database queries, swifter VM provisioning, quicker backups, and smoother application responsiveness, particularly in workloads that require consistent I/O performance during peak periods.
• Hot-swappable design enables drive replacement without powering down the server, minimizing maintenance windows and service interruptions in production environments. Paired with enterprise-grade error detection and recovery features, this capability supports high-availability configurations, reduces downtime, and simplifies lifecycle management in busy data centers where uptime is critical.
• Non-volatile memory support helps protect data integrity by preserving critical cached information and ensuring safe write operations in events like unexpected power loss. This feature enhances reliability for write-intensive workloads, helps with faster recovery after outages, and supports more robust performance tuning in storage arrays and cache tiering strategies.

Technical Details of Accortec 900 GB Hard Drive

• Capacity: 900 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal hard drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Hot Swappable: Yes
• Drive Type: Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Memory/Cache: Non-volatile memory support (as described), designed to bolster data protection and write integrity

How to install Accortec 900 GB SAS Drive

• Power down the server or place the system into a maintenance window if you are not using a hot-swappable bay. If your chassis supports true hot-swapping, you can proceed with the insertion without powering down, but ensure you follow your vendor’s guidelines for safe handling and static protection.
• Identify an available 2.5-inch SAS hot-swappable drive bay or backplane slot. Align the drive carefully with the bay, ensuring the connectors engage properly, and slide the drive into place until it is securely seated.
• Secure the drive according to your chassis design (latch, screwless sled, or backplane enclosure). Confirm that the backplane or controller provides both data and power connections to the drive and that there are no loose cables or misaligned connectors.
• Power on the system (if applicable) and access the RAID controller or operating system storage management utility. Initialize the new drive if required, and add it to an array, pool, or storage tier according to your data protection and performance strategy.
• Run health checks and firmware verification after installation. Update firmware if newer versions are available, monitor SMART attributes, and validate that the drive is reporting correctly within the storage subsystem. Plan for regular maintenance checks to sustain optimal performance and reliability.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity and form factor does this drive use? A: It is a 900 GB capacity drive in a 2.5-inch internal form factor, suitable for dense server racks and 2.5" drive bays in enterprise environments.
• Q: What interface does it use and why is it important? A: The drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface, which provides high bandwidth, low latency, and dual-port redundancy options that enhance reliability and performance in multi-controller setups.
• Q: Is the drive suitable for 24x7 operations? A: Yes. Designed for enterprise workloads, it supports continuous operation in demanding data-center environments, with features that promote uptime and consistent performance.
• Q: How does the hot-swappable feature benefit my storage infrastructure? A: Hot-swappability allows drive replacement or upgrade without powering down the server, minimizing maintenance downtime and enabling rapid recovery in high-availability configurations.
• Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for? A: It excels in databases, virtualization, caching layers, backup targets, and general mixed-IO workloads where high RPM, reliable performance, and scalable capacity are valued. It pairs well with RAID controllers and storage arrays that require dependable, high-availability storage.