Name: 5697-6816 HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 5697-6816
Price: 85.54 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive offers fast storage performance tailored for enterprise-level servers and storage systems. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and connects via Fibre Channel to deliver quick and reliable data access, making it suitable for demanding workloads in data centers.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	5697-6816

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	5697-6816 HP 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.99 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146.99 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive is built for environments that demand fast, reliable data storage. Often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, it provides quick data transfer speeds thanks to its 15,000 RPM spindle speed and Fibre Channel interface. IT professionals and system administrators typically use this drive to handle high-performance workloads, including database management and virtualization. Its 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays, making it a practical choice for upgrading existing systems or building new ones. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and boosts data throughput 4Gb/s Fibre Channel connection ensures stable and fast network storage access Robust design suited for 24/7 operation in demanding data centers Compatible with a wide range of HP server models Designed to handle intensive read/write cycles These drives are commonly deployed in enterprise data centers where consistent performance and reliability are critical. They support environments that run heavy transactional applications or large-scale virtualization setups, helping maintain smooth operations without downtime.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive is designed for high-demand enterprise environments where consistent low-latency and high throughput are critical. It is ideal for data centers and enterprise IT operations requiring fast access to large datasets and reliable storage performance under heavy workloads. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization environments to support multiple concurrent virtual machines with fast I/O requirements. Implementation in high-performance storage clusters for database applications in large-scale data centers. Integration into enterprise backup and disaster recovery systems requiring rapid data transfer and reliability. Use in mission-critical enterprise servers handling transactional workloads with low latency demands. Facilitating fast data access in financial services IT infrastructure for real-time analytics and trading platforms. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering predictable performance and scalability in complex storage architectures. Its Fibre Channel interface ensures compatibility with existing SAN environments, making it suitable for organizations managing growing data needs without compromising speed or reliability.

5697-6816 HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive

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