Name: 431786-B21 HP 120GB 5400RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: 431786-B21
Price: 104.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 120GB 5400RPM SATA 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive is tailored for ProLiant server and storage array use, providing straightforward storage capacity in a compact, easily replaceable form. It's a practical choice where reliability and ease of maintenance are important, fitting seamlessly into various HP server configurations without fuss.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	431786-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	120GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	HP ProLiant Gen1/7 servers and compatible storage arrays

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 1.5Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	2.50

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS

Product Description
This HP 120GB SATA hard drive is designed primarily for use in Gen1 and Gen7 ProLiant servers and storage arrays. It offers reliable storage with a moderate spindle speed that balances performance and power consumption. Commonly used in enterprise environments, this drive is built for IT professionals managing server storage who need dependable, hot-swappable drives to minimize downtime during maintenance or upgrades. Key Features Provides 120GB of storage suitable for data and system applications 5400RPM speed helps reduce heat and energy use in server environments Hot-pluggable design allows replacement without shutting down the server Small form factor fits into a variety of server and storage array configurations Compatible with HP Gen1 and Gen7 ProLiant systems ensuring seamless integration This hard drive is typically deployed in data centers or business servers where consistent uptime and straightforward maintenance are priorities. It plays a role in maintaining operational continuity by allowing drives to be swapped or upgraded with minimal interruption.

Use Cases
The HP 120GB 5400RPM SATA Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch HDD is primarily utilized in enterprise server and storage environments where reliable, low-power storage is essential. It suits data centers and IT infrastructures requiring compact, easily serviceable drives compatible with HP ProLiant systems. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted HP ProLiant servers to provide cost-effective storage for lightweight virtualization workloads. Installed in small to medium business (SMB) storage arrays for archival or backup data storage with minimal access latency. Used in remote office branch servers to offer dependable local storage with hot-swappable capabilities for quick maintenance. Integrated into edge computing devices requiring low-power, durable drives for intermittent data processing tasks. Employed in high-availability server clusters where hot-pluggable drives reduce downtime during drive replacements. This drive facilitates operational continuity through its hot-plug design and compatibility, enabling scalable storage expansion and maintenance within diverse HP server environments. Its balance of performance and energy efficiency supports workloads that do not demand high throughput but require dependable capacity.