Name: A7214A HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: A7214A
Price: 187.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 10,000RPM SCSI hard drive offers a good balance of speed and capacity, suitable for enterprise-level storage solutions. It fits into standard 3.5-inch server bays and provides reliable performance for applications that need steady data throughput and consistent operation.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	A7214A

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SCSI
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

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
The HP 72.8GB 10,000RPM SCSI hard drive is designed to deliver reliable high-performance storage for enterprise servers and workstations. It is often found in systems requiring quick access to data and consistent throughput, such as database servers, file servers, and virtualization hosts. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive supports demanding workloads where speed and stability are important. Its 3.5-inch size makes it compatible with many server chassis, while the SCSI interface ensures robust connectivity and data transfer. Key Features High spindle speed enabling quicker read/write operations Efficient SCSI interface for stable and fast data communication Large capacity suitable for medium-scale storage needs Standard 3.5-inch size fits common server bays Designed to handle enterprise-grade workloads with reliability This hard drive is commonly deployed in data centers and enterprise environments where balanced performance and durability are required. It plays a key role in setups that rely on fast retrieval and storage of critical business data without interruptions.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and mid-sized server environments where reliable and consistent data access is critical. IT administrators managing legacy systems or specialized storage arrays benefit from its robust performance and compatibility with SCSI-based infrastructure. How It's Used: Supporting transactional database servers requiring steady I/O throughput in corporate data centers. Integration into virtualization hosts handling moderate workloads in SMB IT environments. Deployment within storage clusters for archival or backup applications demanding frequent read/write operations. Use in rack-mounted servers in remote office setups that rely on proven, enterprise-grade storage components. Replacement or expansion of storage in legacy SCSI-based SANs maintaining critical business applications. This hard drive contributes to operational stability by delivering consistent performance under sustained workloads, facilitating scalability in existing SCSI storage architectures. Its form factor and interface make it a practical choice for organizations balancing legacy system support and performance needs.

A7214A HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

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Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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