Hitachi 0B36048 4TB 7200RPM 3.5" SAS HDD

When your data centre needs to keep growing but you can’t afford to sacrifice speed, you need a drive that balances capacity, reliability and performance. The Hitachi 0B36048 4TB 7200RPM 3.5" SAS HDD delivers massive 4 TB storage with fast 7200 RPM spindle speed, making it ideal for demanding server and storage workloads that require constant, 24 × 7 access.

Why Choose a Hitachi Hard Drive

Owning this drive means you experience smooth, uninterrupted data flow in everyday operations. The 12 Gb/s SAS interface and 256 MB cache keep read-write cycles swift, while the robust 2 000 000-hour MTBF ensures the drive stays reliable even under heavy load. You’ll notice less latency and fewer bottlenecks, letting your applications run at their best without constant hardware worries.

Benefits of Hitachi Hard Drive

• **High Capacity:** Store large data sets without needing multiple drives, saving rack space and management effort.
• **Fast Access:** 7200 RPM speed reduces wait times, helping you meet tight response-time requirements.
• **Low Power Use:** 7 W idle and 12.1 W typical consumption lower energy bills and cooling needs.
• **24 × 7 Reliability:** Designed for continuous operation, it minimises downtime and maintenance interruptions.
• **Secure Erase:** Built-in function protects sensitive data when decommissioning, avoiding costly data-leak risks.

Key Features of a 4TB Hard Drive

• Capacity: 4 TB. Provides ample space for extensive databases and virtual machine images.
• Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm. Delivers consistent performance for read-write intensive tasks.
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s. Ensures high-speed data transfer across enterprise servers.
• Buffer Size: 256 MB. Improves caching efficiency, reducing latency during peak loads.
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours. Offers exceptional durability for long-term deployments.
• Weight: 25.22 oz. Light enough for easy handling yet solidly built for stability.
• Dimensions: 1 in × 4 in × 5.8 in. Fits standard 3.5 in bays without modification.
• Operating Temperature: 41 °F - 140 °F. Handles typical data-centre climate conditions safely.
• Shock Tolerance (operating): 70 g @ 2 ms half-sine wave. Withstands vibrations common in busy racks.
• Non-Recoverable Errors: 1 per 10^15. Guarantees data integrity with minimal error risk.

Usages of a 4TB Hard Drive

This drive is perfect for IT managers building or expanding storage arrays, for servers handling virtualisation, and for any enterprise needing reliable block or file storage. Its capacity and speed make it suitable for backup servers, high-performance databases, and scalable cloud-infrastructure environments where uptime and data safety are critical.

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