Name: 291248-001 HP 72.8GB 15K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Server Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 291248-001
Price: 307.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI hard drive offers fast and reliable storage primarily for enterprise servers and workstations. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and excels in environments needing consistent speed and data throughput without compromise.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	291248-001

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SCSI
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	HP ProLiant Servers,Enterprise Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is designed for use in enterprise servers and workstations that demand quick access to data. Often found in data centers and critical business environments, it handles intensive workloads with its fast spindle speed and robust SCSI interface. Built for IT professionals and system administrators who need reliable storage solutions, this drive balances capacity with speed to support applications such as database management and virtualization. The 3.5-inch size makes it compatible with many server models without requiring special mounting adapters. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle delivers consistent performance under heavy load Supports SCSI protocol with 320MB/s data transfer rates for efficient throughput Robust 72.8GB capacity suitable for high-demand storage tasks Standard 3.5-inch form factor ensures easy installation in a variety of systems Designed to operate reliably in enterprise-grade equipment This hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise server racks and workstation arrays where dependable, high-speed data access is essential. It plays a key role in environments where uptime and data integrity matter, such as financial services and large-scale IT operations.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI hard drive is designed for environments where high-speed, low-latency data access is critical. It is particularly suited to enterprise servers and workstations requiring dependable performance under sustained workloads, such as transaction processing or virtualization. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to provide consistent I/O throughput for multiple virtual machines in data center environments. Used by database administrators in enterprise IT to accelerate transactional database operations with fast random read/write capabilities. Integrated into high-performance computing (HPC) workstations for engineering and scientific simulations requiring rapid data retrieval. Installed in rack-mounted storage arrays supporting tiered storage architectures for business-critical applications in corporate data centers. Employed in small to medium business (SMB) server setups where reliable, fast storage is necessary for file sharing and application hosting. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering steady, high-speed data access, enabling enterprise environments to scale workloads with minimal latency impact. Its robust design aligns with demanding server infrastructures where performance and reliability drive IT effectiveness.

291248-001 HP 72.8GB 15K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Server Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

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Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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