Name: 0950-4640 HP 73GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 0950-4640
Price: 499.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 73GB 10,000RPM 3.5-inch SCSI hard drive offers a balance of speed and capacity tailored for professional storage needs. It fits into established server and workstation setups where dependable performance is necessary, especially in environments still utilizing SCSI technology for data transfer.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	0950-4640

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146 mm
Dimensions	26.1mm x 101.6mm x 146mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 73GB hard drive is designed to deliver quick access to stored data with its high spindle speed and efficient SCSI interface. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and high-performance workstations where speed and reliability matter. Built for IT professionals managing storage in data centers or business environments, this drive handles demanding workloads and helps maintain system responsiveness under heavy use. Key Features High 10,000 RPM speed ensures lower latency and faster read/write operations 320MB/s SCSI interface offers consistent, stable data transfer rates 73GB capacity balances storage needs with quick access 3.5-inch size easily integrates into existing server bays and chassis Durable build designed for continuous operation in professional settings This drive is typically deployed in enterprise environments, often found in servers running critical applications or databases. It provides a solid foundation for storage systems where performance and consistency are key without moving to newer interface technologies. Many IT specialists rely on drives like this to maintain legacy systems or to complement faster storage tiers while keeping costs reasonable.

Use Cases
The HP 73GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive is predominantly utilized in legacy server environments and specialized workstations where high-speed access to critical data is essential. Organizations maintaining infrastructure based on SCSI technology benefit from its balance of performance and capacity, especially in applications requiring consistent throughput and low latency. How It's Used: Supporting database servers in enterprise IT settings where rapid query response is necessary. Deployment within virtualization hosts requiring dependable storage for multiple virtual machines. Data centers with rack-mounted servers relying on reliable SCSI drives for application hosting. Backup systems in SMB networks needing fast read/write operations to ensure data integrity. Legacy application servers in manufacturing or healthcare environments where hardware compatibility is critical. Edge computing nodes requiring robust storage solutions with established interfaces. This drive contributes to operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in demanding workloads and environments with existing SCSI infrastructure. It enables organizations to maximize hardware utilization while supporting scalability in server configurations that depend on reliable and fast storage media.

0950-4640 HP 73GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive

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