The EMC NS-FC04-73 (NS-FC04-73 - EMC 73GB Fiber Channel 4GB/s 3.5-inch Solid State Drive for CLARiiON VMAX and CX Series Storage System) is a Solid State Drives component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 73 GB, form factor of 3.5-inch, data rate of 4 Gb/s. Common deployment scenarios include database transaction-log volumes, virtualization datastores, OS-boot tier, backup-repository targets, and warm-data tiers in tiered-storage architectures. Pro Disk Network sources the NS-FC04-73 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The NS-FC04-73 is a EMC solid state drives component with capacity 73 GB, form factor 3.5-inch, data rate 4 Gb/s. Pro Disk Network sells the NS-FC04-73 for $292.78 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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The NS-FC04-73 is a EMC solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the NS-FC04-73 ship?
If in stock, the NS-FC04-73 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The NS-FC04-73 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
OLTP Database — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle data and log volumes. Mixed-use SSDs (3 DWPD) recommended for transaction-heavy workloads.
VMware Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
What is the NS-FC04-73?
The NS-FC04-73 is a EMC enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 73 GB and form factor 3.5-inch, manufactured by EMC. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of NS-FC04-73
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about NS-FC04-73
Is the NS-FC04-73 a genuine EMC part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every NS-FC04-73 as factory-original EMC inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned EMC servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the NS-FC04-73 fit my system?
The NS-FC04-73 is a EMC solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the NS-FC04-73 ship?
If in stock, the NS-FC04-73 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the NS-FC04-73?
New NS-FC04-73 units carry the full EMC manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the NS-FC04-73?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.