Name: 311045-B22 HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 311045-B22
Price: 118.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 10000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive provides a dependable storage option mainly used in servers and legacy systems. It’s designed to deliver consistent speed and stable connectivity, fitting into standard 3.5-inch bays and supporting workloads that require steady, moderate-capacity storage without the need for newer interfaces.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	311045-B22

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, HP ProLiant
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is built for high-performance storage needs, particularly in servers and enterprise workstations. It’s commonly used where quick data retrieval and dependable access are critical, like in business data centers or demanding system environments. Often found in setups requiring legacy SCSI drives, it suits IT professionals managing existing infrastructure or those needing reliable secondary storage solutions. The balance of speed and capacity makes it a practical choice for workloads that don’t require the latest SSD technology but still value consistent performance. Key Features High spindle speed that reduces wait times when accessing files Durable SCSI interface designed for stable server operations Compact 3.5-inch size fitting standard hardware racks Moderate capacity suitable for focused business applications Supports smooth data transfer rates adapted to legacy hardware This hard drive is typically found in enterprise systems where reliable disk performance supports critical applications. It helps maintain data integrity while keeping operations steady in environments that still utilize SCSI technology.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive is primarily utilized in legacy server environments and specialized enterprise applications where stable, moderate-capacity storage is essential. Organizations maintaining older server architectures or requiring consistent sequential data access benefit from this drive's reliable performance. How It's Used: Supporting mid-tier legacy servers in data centers requiring sustained throughput for transactional workloads. Storage expansion in virtualization hosts running older hypervisor versions that depend on SCSI connectivity. Archival and backup systems in enterprise IT departments where spindle speed aids timely data retrieval. Edge computing nodes in manufacturing or remote offices that utilize existing infrastructure with SCSI-based storage. Integration in storage clusters managing moderate workloads with a preference for proven, stable hardware components. This hard drive contributes to operational reliability by maintaining consistent access speeds and compatibility within established server platforms. Its role in legacy and specialized environments supports sustained performance and manageable scalability without requiring overhaul of current storage architectures.

311045-B22 HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

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