Name: 404396-002 HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 404396-002
Price: 100.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive balances capacity and speed for enterprise storage solutions. It's commonly integrated into server farms and storage arrays to enhance data throughput and reliability without changing existing infrastructure setups.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	404396-002

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	HPE ProLiant Servers,HP Servers,Enterprise Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive is designed to deliver quick access to stored data, making it suitable for enterprise-level storage solutions. Often found in data centers and servers, it supports applications that need fast and reliable disk performance. Built for IT professionals managing storage arrays and servers, this drive fits into existing Fibre Channel SAN environments to boost overall system responsiveness. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM facilitates low latency and efficient data handling Fibre Channel interface supports consistent 4Gb/s throughput Designed to operate in demanding server and storage array environments 3.5-inch size ensures broad compatibility with standard server bays Robust build quality for extended operational reliability Typically deployed in enterprise SANs and server setups, this drive helps maintain smooth data flow and quick access times. Its role is critical where consistent performance and durability are necessary across high-demand workloads.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive is designed for high-demand enterprise storage environments where fast data access and reliable connectivity are crucial. It suits IT professionals managing virtualization or database servers that require consistent low-latency performance within existing Fibre Channel SAN infrastructures. How It's Used: Deployed in data center server farms to accelerate transactional database workloads requiring rapid random read/write speeds. Integrated into virtualization clusters supporting multiple VMs to enhance storage I/O throughput and reduce bottlenecks. Utilized in enterprise SAN storage arrays to maintain consistent performance for critical business applications. Employed by service providers in rack-mounted servers where high availability and scalability are essential. Applied in remote office environments with Fibre Channel SAN extensions needing compact, high-speed storage solutions. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering rapid access times and stable throughput, enabling scalable storage solutions without overhauling existing Fibre Channel architectures. It ensures performance consistency under demanding workloads, helping infrastructure teams maintain high service levels.