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Types of Server Hard Disk Drives (HDD)

29th Jun 2023

Types of Server Hard Disk Drives (HDD)

Types of Server Hard Disk Drives (HDD)There are three main types of server hard disk drives that is offered at Flagship Technologies:

  • Hard disk drives (HDDs) are the most common type of server hard drive. They are based on spinning platters and a moving needle that writes data to consecutive sectors on the platters. HDDs are relatively inexpensive and offer high capacity. However, they are not as fast as SSDs and have a shorter lifespan.
  • Solid-state drives (SSDs) are not based on spinning platters, but instead use flash memory to store data. SSDs are much faster than HDDs and have a longer lifespan. However, they are more expensive and offer lower capacity.
  • Hybrid drives combine the features of HDDs and SSDs. They have a small amount of flash memory that stores the most frequently accessed data, which makes them faster than traditional HDDs. However, they are not as fast as pure SSDs.

In addition to these three main types, there are also a few other types of server hard drives, such as:

  • Nearline SAS drives are a type of SAS drive that is designed for high capacity storage. They are not as fast as enterprise SAS drives, but they are more affordable.
  • Performance SAS drives are a type of SAS drive that is designed for high performance. They are faster than enterprise SAS drives, but they are also more expensive.
  • NVMe drives are a new type of SSD that uses the NVMe protocol. NVMe drives are much faster than SATA SSDs, but they are also more expensive.
  • SATA drives: SATA drives are less expensive than SAS drives, but they offer lower performance.
  • Fibre Channel (FC) drives: are a type of server hard drive that uses the Fibre Channel interface to communicate with the host server.

The type of server hard drive that you choose will depend on your specific needs. If you need high capacity and low cost, then an HDD is a good option. If you need high performance and a long lifespan, then an SSD is a good option. If you need a balance of capacity, performance, and cost, then a hybrid drive is a good option.

Here is a table that summarizes the different types of server hard drives:

Type Interface Performance Cost
HDD SATA or SAS Slow Affordable
SSD SATA or SAS Fast More expensive
Nearline SAS SAS Good balance of performance and cost More expensive than SATA drives
SAS SAS Best performance More expensive than SATA
SATA SATA Good balance of performance and cost Less expensive than SAS drives
NVMe PCIe Fastest performance Most expensive
Fibre Channel
FC Fastest data rates
More expensive and complex to use than SATA or SAS

Flagship Technologies also offers a variety of form factors for server hard drives, including:

  • 3.5 inch: 3.5 inch hard drives are the most common form factor for server hard drives. They offer good performance and are relatively inexpensive.
  • 2.5 inch: 2.5 inch hard drives are a smaller form factor than 3.5 inch hard drives. They are ideal for space-constrained applications.

When choosing a server hard drive, it is important to consider the following factors:

  • Performance: The performance of the hard drive will depend on the interface type, form factor, and rotational speed.
  • Capacity: The capacity of the hard drive will depend on the amount of data that you need to store.
  • Price: The price of the hard drive will depend on the interface type, form factor, capacity, and performance.

Flagship Technologies offers a wide variety of server hard drives to choose from. You can find the perfect hard drive for your needs by browsing their website or contacting their sales team.