NetApp X421A-R5 450GB 10K SAS 6Gbps 2.5" HDD

About NetApp X421A-R5 450GB 10K SAS 6Gbps 2.5" HDD in Bangladesh

The NetApp X421A-R5 is a 450GB enterprise SAS hard drive designed for compatible NetApp storage systems. Featuring a 10,000 RPM rotational speed, SAS 6Gbps interface and 2.5-inch Small Form Factor design, it provides reliable high-performance storage for enterprise applications, databases, virtualization environments and storage arrays.

NetApp documentation identifies the X421A-R5 as a 450GB 2.5-inch 10K RPM SAS HDD. NetApp's storage documentation lists 420,156 MiB of physical capacity and approximately 418,000 MiB of usable capacity for the 450GB X421A-R5 drive. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Enterprise hardware references identify the X421A-R5 as a 450GB 10K SAS 6Gbps 2.5-inch drive with manufacturer part number 108-00220. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

NetApp X421A-R5 450GB SAS HDD Specifications & Features

Overview

The NetApp X421A-R5 provides 450GB of enterprise storage using a 10,000 RPM SAS platform. It is designed for NetApp storage environments where dependable SAS connectivity, high rotational speed and enterprise storage compatibility are required.

The 2.5-inch SFF form factor is commonly used in NetApp disk shelves and storage systems that support SFF SAS drives.

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Key Features

• 450GB enterprise storage capacity
• 10,000 RPM rotational speed
• SAS 6Gbps interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor
• Enterprise-class SAS HDD
• Non-encrypted configuration
• BCS checksum
• Designed for compatible NetApp storage systems
• Suitable for supported RAID/storage configurations
• Suitable for performance-oriented enterprise workloads

Applications

• NetApp Storage Systems
• NetApp DS2246 Disk Shelves
• Enterprise Storage Arrays
• Database Storage
• Virtualization Storage
• File Storage
• Business Applications
• Storage Pools
• Enterprise RAID Configurations
• Data Center Infrastructure

450GB Enterprise Storage

The 450GB capacity provides a practical storage tier for enterprise applications where higher spindle performance and storage-system compatibility are more important than maximum individual-drive capacity.

NetApp documentation lists approximately 418,000 MiB of usable capacity and 420,156 MiB of physical capacity for the 450GB X421A-R5 configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

10,000 RPM Performance

The X421A-R5 operates at 10,000 RPM. Compared with 7,200 RPM enterprise HDDs, the higher rotational speed is designed to provide improved mechanical responsiveness for workloads involving frequent disk access.

This makes the drive suitable for enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization storage, transactional workloads and general-purpose storage arrays where HDD-based performance is required.

SAS 6Gbps Interface

The X421A-R5 uses a SAS 6Gbps interface. Enterprise listings identify the drive as a 6Gbps SAS disk. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

SAS provides enterprise-oriented storage connectivity and is designed for use with compatible SAS controllers, disk shelves and storage backplanes.

The 6Gbps figure represents the theoretical interface link rate. Actual HDD performance depends on the physical disk, workload, controller, storage architecture and RAID configuration.

2.5-Inch SFF Form Factor

The X421A-R5 uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor. This compact form factor allows enterprise storage systems to accommodate multiple drives in a relatively small chassis footprint.

The drive is specifically documented as a 2.5-inch 10K RPM SAS HDD for NetApp storage environments. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

NetApp DS2246 Compatibility

The X421A-R5 is specifically associated with the NetApp DS2246 disk shelf. Enterprise DS2246 listings identify the shelf as supporting 450GB 10K SAS 6Gbps HDDs using the X421A-R5 part number. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

NetApp documentation also lists X421A-R5 among supported 450GB 10K SAS drives for several storage platforms. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Supported NetApp Systems

Enterprise compatibility references list the X421A-R5 for systems including DS2246, FAS2040, FAS2050, FAS3040, FAS3070, FAS3140, FAS3160, FAS3170, FAS3210, FAS3240, FAS3270, FAS6030, FAS6040, FAS6070 and FAS6080, as well as selected SA-series platforms. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Compatibility depends on the exact NetApp platform, disk shelf, controller generation and ONTAP/Data ONTAP version. Always verify the target storage system before installation.

Enterprise SAS Storage

The X421A-R5 is an enterprise SAS HDD rather than a standard desktop SATA drive. It is designed for integration into supported NetApp storage architectures.

SAS storage is commonly used in enterprise environments where storage-system reliability, controller compatibility and multi-drive configurations are important.

RAID and Storage Pools

The X421A-R5 can be deployed as part of supported NetApp storage configurations. Multiple drives can be combined into storage pools or RAID-based architectures depending on the NetApp platform and software configuration.

Actual usable capacity and data protection depend on the storage architecture, RAID implementation, number of drives and system overhead.

Performance-Oriented Enterprise Storage

The combination of 10,000 RPM rotational speed and SAS connectivity makes the X421A-R5 more performance-oriented than capacity-focused 7,200 RPM SATA HDDs.

It is appropriate for enterprise storage workloads where relatively fast HDD access is required and where the target NetApp system specifically supports this drive family.

NetApp X421A-R5 vs SATA HDD

Compatibility Considerations

The X421A-R5 is a SAS drive and should not be treated as a SATA replacement. It requires a compatible SAS storage backplane, controller or NetApp disk shelf.

• Compatible NetApp storage system
• Compatible NetApp disk shelf
• SAS 6Gbps connectivity
• 2.5-inch SFF drive bay
• Supported storage-controller configuration
• Compatible ONTAP/Data ONTAP version

When replacing an existing NetApp drive, match the NetApp part number, capacity, RPM, interface and drive family requirements. Mixing unsupported drive types can result in compatibility or storage-configuration problems.

Benefits

• 450GB enterprise storage capacity
• 10,000 RPM rotational speed
• SAS 6Gbps connectivity
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Enterprise-grade HDD platform
• Designed for compatible NetApp storage systems
• Suitable for NetApp DS2246 environments
• Suitable for supported storage arrays
• Performance-oriented HDD storage
• Ideal for enterprise data center infrastructure

Why Buy from Datacom Technologies (BD)?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the NetApp X421A-R5?
The NetApp X421A-R5 is a 450GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5-inch enterprise hard drive designed for compatible NetApp storage systems.

Q2: What is the storage capacity?
The X421A-R5 provides 450GB of nominal storage capacity. NetApp documentation lists approximately 418,000 MiB usable capacity and 420,156 MiB physical capacity. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Q3: What is the rotational speed?
The drive operates at 10,000 RPM.

Q4: What interface does X421A-R5 use?
It uses a SAS 6Gbps interface. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Q5: What is the form factor?
The X421A-R5 is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor enterprise HDD.

Q6: Is X421A-R5 a SATA drive?
No. The X421A-R5 is a SAS drive.

Q7: Is X421A-R5 compatible with NetApp DS2246?
Yes. The X421A-R5 is specifically documented as a supported 450GB 10K SAS drive for the NetApp DS2246. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Q8: What is the manufacturer part number?
Enterprise listings identify 108-00220 as the manufacturer part number associated with X421A-R5. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Q9: Which NetApp systems support X421A-R5?
Compatibility references include DS2246 and various FAS platforms including FAS2040, FAS2050, FAS3040, FAS3070, FAS3140, FAS3160, FAS3170, FAS3210, FAS3240, FAS3270, FAS6030, FAS6040, FAS6070 and FAS6080. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Q10: Can X421A-R5 be used in RAID?
Yes, when deployed within a compatible NetApp storage architecture that supports the drive.

Q11: Is X421A-R5 suitable for databases?
Its 10,000 RPM SAS design makes it suitable for performance-oriented enterprise storage workloads, provided the target NetApp platform supports the drive.

Q12: Is X421A-R5 suitable for desktop computers?
No. It is an enterprise SAS drive intended for compatible storage systems and requires SAS-compatible infrastructure.

Q13: Is X421A-R5 encrypted?
The supported-drive listing for the DS2246 identifies X421A-R5 as non-encrypted. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Q14: Where can I buy NetApp X421A-R5 in Bangladesh?
You can contact Datacom Technologies (BD) for NetApp storage drives, enterprise SAS/SATA HDDs, RAID components and data center hardware with competitive pricing and nationwide delivery.