Name: 298774-006 HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 298774-006
Price: 118.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 10,000 RPM SCSI hard drive provides a solid middle ground between capacity and speed for enterprise systems. It fits into the standard 3.5-inch drive bay and connects through a SCSI interface, making it a straightforward upgrade or replacement in legacy servers or high-demand workstations. This drive is designed to maintain steady performance in environments where quick data access is essential.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	298774-006

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is built for use in servers and high-performance workstations where speed and reliability matter. It features a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, which helps reduce latency and improves data throughput during intensive tasks. Often found in enterprise environments, this drive supports SCSI connections, making it suitable for systems requiring fast and stable data transfers. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy this drive to handle workload-intensive applications or data storage needs. Key Features High rotational speed reduces wait times for data retrieval SCSI interface accommodates legacy and enterprise systems Compact 3.5-inch size ensures compatibility with common drive bays Moderate storage size ideal for specific application storage Reliable design suitable for continuous operation environments This hard drive is generally seen in server racks or workstation setups where consistent performance under load is critical. Its balance of speed and capacity makes it a practical choice for storage solutions requiring dependable access without excessive capacity.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 10,000 RPM SCSI hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise IT environments where reliable, high-speed storage is critical. It is especially suited for legacy systems or mixed hardware setups requiring robust performance without transitioning to newer interfaces. IT teams managing data centers or virtualization hosts benefit from its balance of speed and capacity. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise rack servers supporting database applications with moderate storage demands. Used in legacy SAN arrays where maintaining SCSI compatibility is essential for data integrity. Implemented in virtualization hosts managing multiple VMs requiring consistent I/O throughput. Integrated into workstation setups for engineering or media workloads needing rapid access to project files. Employed in remote office servers where stable, fast storage improves access to shared resources. This SCSI hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in environments where rapid data access is necessary but newer interface upgrades are constrained. Its form factor and connectivity ensure smooth integration into existing infrastructure, facilitating scalability within legacy ecosystems.

298774-006 HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive

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General Information

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