Name: 306341-003 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 306341-003
Price: 157.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 15,000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-inch hard drive is designed to deliver reliable, high-speed storage for enterprise environments. This drive fits well in servers and storage arrays where fast data retrieval and robust performance are needed without sacrificing physical compatibility or stability.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	306341-003

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM,320 MB/s
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.7 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146.7 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HP 72.8GB 15,000RPM hard drive is built for high-performance storage in enterprise servers and data centers. It offers a balance of speed and reliability through its SCSI interface, making it suitable for environments where fast access to critical data is essential. IT professionals and system administrators often find this drive valuable for upgrading or maintaining legacy systems that require dependable disk performance. Key Features High spindle speed ensures quick read/write cycles Robust SCSI connection supports stable and consistent data transfer Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays Reliable drive construction reduces downtime risks Optimized for transaction-heavy workloads These drives are commonly installed in servers running database applications, virtualization hosts, or file servers where consistent performance matters. Their role in data centers is often to provide fast and steady storage that balances capacity with speed, helping keep systems responsive under load.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 15,000RPM SCSI hard drive is tailored for environments demanding high-speed data throughput and reliability, such as enterprise IT infrastructures and data centers. It is particularly suitable for workloads requiring consistent low-latency access and robust server integrations. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise storage arrays to support virtualization platforms requiring rapid disk I/O. Integrated into rack-mounted servers handling transaction-heavy databases in financial services. Used in data centers managing large-scale backup and recovery operations with high read/write demands. Installed in high-performance computing clusters that process critical manufacturing or scientific datasets. Employed in legacy SCSI-based server environments within medium to large SMB networks requiring stable storage. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent, high-speed access to critical data, supporting scalability where storage density and fast retrieval are essential. Its compatibility with established server architectures ensures seamless integration without compromising performance.

306341-003 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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