Detailed Specifications
HP C8S06A - Internal Docking Station for RDX USB 3.0
Overview :
The HP C8S06A is an internal docking station designed for engineers managing server and workstation backups using the RDX removable disk platform. It connects via USB 3.0 and supports hot-swappable cartridges, enabling rapid insertion and data retrieval without powering down the system. The unit fits in a 5¼-inch half-height drive bay and is suitable for branch, edge, or data-centre environments where compact form factor and cartridge-based storage rotate off-site are needed. It integrates into existing backup workflows and supports backward and forward compatibility with future RDX cartridges, allowing simple media upgrades without replacing the docking hardware.
Key Features :
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface for high-speed data (200 MB/s)
Half-height 5¼″ internal docking station compatible with server bays
Backward and forward compatibility with all HP RDX cartridges
Supports more than 10,000 load/unload cycles for docks
Media appears as a standard drive letter in OS, no formatting required
Specifications :
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | HP |
| Part Number | C8S06A |
| Product Type | Internal Docking Station, RDX USB 3.0 |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) |
| Form Factor | 5.25″ half-height internal module |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1.63 in × 5.78 in × 6.72 in (4.14 cm × 14.68 cm × 17.07 cm) |
| Weight (out of box) | 1.40 lb (0.635 kg) |
| Maximum Native Media Capacity Supported | Up to 2 TB (native) via compatible cartridges |
| Average Sustained Transfer Rate (native) | 100 MB/s |
| Burst Transfer Rate | 600 MB/s |
| MTBF | 550,000 hours @ 100% duty cycle |
| Power Consumption | 6.6 W typical |
| Operating Temperature | 41 °F to 113 °F (5 °C to 45 °C) |
| Shock Rating | Half-sine 31 G @ 2.6 ms operational |
| Cartridge Load/Unload Cycles | Minimum 5,000 cycles |
