Name: 344971-001 HP 146GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 344971-001
Price: 104.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 146GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive delivers speedy and dependable storage designed for enterprise use. It fits seamlessly into server environments where stable and quick data access is a priority, helping maintain system performance under demanding workloads.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	344971-001

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 146GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is built for environments requiring fast and dependable storage. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where data integrity and speed are critical. Often found in data centers and business-critical applications, this drive suits IT professionals managing SANs or high-performance storage systems. It balances capacity and speed to handle demanding workloads without compromising reliability. Key Features High spindle speed helps reduce latency during data retrieval Fibre Channel interface ensures stable, high-speed data transfer Enterprise-grade build quality for consistent uptime 3.5-inch size fits standard server drive bays Optimized for both read and write-intensive tasks This hard drive is typically deployed in storage area networks and enterprise servers where quick access to large datasets is needed. Its role supports smooth operation of databases, virtualization, and transaction processing, making it a reliable component in professional IT setups.

Use Cases
The HP 146GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments requiring high-speed, reliable data access. It is suited for IT infrastructures where consistent performance under heavy workloads is critical, such as data centers managing transactional databases and virtualization hosts. How It's Used: Supporting high-transaction database servers in financial institutions requiring low latency and high throughput. Integrating into virtualization clusters for efficient storage provisioning and rapid data retrieval. Deploying within enterprise storage arrays for mission-critical application data protection and accessibility. Utilizing in rack-mounted servers in data centers that demand sustained performance and reliability. Facilitating storage for backup and recovery systems in medium to large business IT environments. This hard drive's design enhances operational efficiency by maintaining consistent performance in demanding server workloads. It aids scalability in storage infrastructure by delivering dependable throughput and latency characteristics needed for enterprise-class applications.