Name: 431944-B21 HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s LFF Hot-Pluggable Single Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Gen1 to Gen7 ProLiant Servers
Brand: HP
SKU: 431944-B21
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (108 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15K SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch hard drive is designed to deliver fast, reliable storage for ProLiant servers ranging from Gen1 to Gen7. It fits into server hard drive bays where quick data access and uptime are important, supporting enterprise IT setups that demand steady and efficient disk performance.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	431944-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch (LFF)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	HPE ProLiant Gen1-Gen7 servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 300GB 15K SAS hard drive offers a robust storage solution designed for enterprise environments. It is commonly used in Gen1 to Gen7 ProLiant servers where speed and reliability are critical. The drive is built to handle demanding workloads and frequent data access with its high spindle speed and SAS interface. Often found in data centers and server farms, this hard drive supports IT professionals managing storage arrays and server upgrades. Its hot-pluggable feature allows for quick replacement or addition without downtime, making it practical for maintenance and scalability. Key Features High-performance 15,000 RPM provides swift data retrieval 300GB capacity balances space and efficiency Compatible with a wide range of ProLiant server generations Hot-pluggable design reduces server downtime during swaps SAS 3Gb/s interface ensures stable and fast connectivity Typically deployed in enterprise server environments, this drive helps maintain smooth operations under heavy workloads. It plays a role in storage arrays, backups, and other applications requiring dependable performance.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 15K SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch hard drive is predominantly deployed in enterprise-level data centers and server farms where high-speed data throughput and reliability are critical. IT administrators managing ProLiant server environments benefit from its hot-pluggable design, enabling minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades. How It's Used: Supporting transactional database workloads in enterprise data centers requiring fast read/write speeds. Used in virtualization hosts within SMB networks to optimize storage access and reduce latency. Deployed in rack-mounted ProLiant servers handling real-time analytics and high I/O applications. Integrated into storage clusters facilitating high-availability configurations for critical business services. Employed in edge computing nodes where rapid data access is essential for local processing tasks. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by maintaining consistent data access speeds under demanding workloads. Its compatibility with multiple ProLiant generations offers scalability, allowing IT infrastructures to evolve without compromising storage performance.

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431944-B21 HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s LFF Hot-Pluggable Single Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive for Gen1 to Gen7 ProLiant Servers

431944-B21

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