Name: 286042-001 HP 72.8GB 10000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 286042-001
Price: 118.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 10,000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive offers a solid balance between speed and storage for servers and workstations. It fits into established hardware environments requiring reliable, fast-access storage without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	286042-001

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch HDD
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Workstations

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is designed to deliver consistent performance in enterprise environments. It’s commonly used in servers and high-end workstations where speed and reliability are critical. Built for professionals who need dependable storage solutions, this drive handles demanding workloads with its high spindle speed and robust SCSI interface. Key Features High spindle speed provides rapid read/write operations 320MB/s data transfer rate supports quick access to stored information Reliable SCSI interface designed for server-grade usage Durable 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays Optimized for environments requiring steady throughput under heavy load Typically found in data centers and enterprise servers, this hard drive plays a key role in maintaining system responsiveness. Its combination of speed and capacity suits setups where consistent performance over time matters.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 10,000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive is primarily utilized in legacy server and workstation environments where consistent high-speed data access is vital. IT administrators managing established infrastructure benefit from its compatibility and reliability in handling transactional workloads and system boot volumes. How It's Used: Deployment in data center rack servers requiring fast random I/O for database applications. Integration within enterprise IT systems for operational storage of critical business applications. Use in virtualization hosts where quick access to VM images improves overall performance. Implementation in SMB networks maintaining legacy equipment with SCSI controller compatibility. Support for archival servers managing moderate data throughput with robust reliability. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining consistent throughput in environments reliant on SCSI interfaces, enabling scalability within existing hardware frameworks without necessitating infrastructure overhaul. Its balance of speed and capacity ensures ongoing performance in mid-tier server deployments.

286042-001 HP 72.8GB 10000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-in Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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