Name: 342498-001 HP 72.8GB 15K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 342498-001
Price: 343.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI hard drive offers fast and reliable storage suited for servers and workstations that utilize SCSI connections. With its 3.5-inch form factor, it fits standard systems while delivering a balance of speed and capacity ideal for moderate data storage tasks.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	342498-001

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 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 environments requiring dependable performance and moderate storage capacity. It’s often found in servers or workstations where quick data retrieval is necessary but extensive storage isn’t the primary focus. Commonly used in enterprise settings, this drive suits IT professionals managing legacy hardware or systems that rely on high-speed SCSI connections. Its 15,000 RPM speed helps maintain smooth operation under demanding workloads. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle delivers quick read/write cycles 320MB/s SCSI interface supports efficient data transfer Compact 3.5-inch size allows integration into standard server racks Reliable design tailored for enterprise-grade performance 72.8GB capacity balances space and speed for targeted applications These drives are typically deployed in environments like data centers or enterprise servers where legacy SCSI setups remain in use. They play a key role in providing stable storage performance for applications that depend on fast access rather than large-scale capacity.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 15K RPM SCSI hard drive is typically deployed in legacy server and workstation environments where sustained high-speed random access is critical. IT professionals managing mid-sized enterprise storage clusters or specialized application servers benefit from its reliable SCSI interface and high spindle speeds, optimizing workload responsiveness in data-intensive scenarios. How It's Used: Supporting database servers in financial institutions requiring consistent low-latency reads and writes. Enhancing virtualization host storage in SMB data centers with moderate I/O demands. Archiving and serving high-priority application data in enterprise IT environments using SCSI infrastructure. Deploying in rack-mounted storage arrays within manufacturing automation systems needing fast transaction logging. Facilitating media production workflows in post-production studios requiring rapid file access and transfer. This drive strengthens operational efficiency by delivering dependable performance in environments where SCSI connectivity remains integral. Its balance of speed and capacity supports scalable configurations, allowing IT teams to maintain consistent system responsiveness without extensive hardware overhaul.

342498-001 HP 72.8GB 15K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

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