NetApp 4.0TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 3.5″ Enterprise HDD – X480A-R6

NetApp 4.0TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 3.5″ HDD (X480A-R6) is a high-capacity enterprise SATA hard drive designed for bulk storage, archiving, and general-purpose data environments.

With a 6Gb/s SATA interface, 7,200 RPM performance, and 64 MB cache, it delivers reliable and cost-effective storage for NetApp arrays, servers, and SAN/NAS systems.

FAQ For NetApp 4.0TB 7.2K SATA 6Gb/s 64MB 3.5″ HDD

1. What type of hard drive is the NetApp X480A-R6?

It is a 4.0TB enterprise SATA hard disk with a 6 Gb/s interface and 64 MB cache, designed for general storage use in NetApp arrays and compatible servers.

2. What systems is it compatible with?

It is designed to work with NetApp storage arrays and cabinets that support 3.5″ SATA drives. Always check your specific model for compatibility.

3. What workloads is this best for?

This drive is ideal for bulk storage, backups, archival data, and general-purpose workloads where capacity and reliability are prioritized over extreme I/O performance.

4. Can it be used in RAID configurations?

Yes — SATA enterprise drives like this are commonly used in RAID arrays for redundancy and data protection.

5. What does the 64 MB cache do?

The 64 MB cache helps improve performance by temporarily storing data being read from or written to the drive, smoothing I/O operations.

6. Is this suitable for hot-swapping?

If your server/storage chassis supports hot-plug bays, this drive can be hot-swapped during maintenance.