Name: A7288 HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: A7288
Price: 113.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The A7288 HP 73GB Fibre Channel 15000RPM 3.5-inch hard drive delivers fast, dependable storage designed for enterprise environments. It fits into standard server racks and connects through Fibre Channel, making it a solid choice for storage networks that demand speed and consistency.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	A7288

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

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

Product Description
The A7288 HP 73GB Fibre Channel hard drive is built for environments that require reliable, high-speed storage solutions. It's often found in data centers and enterprise servers where swift data throughput is crucial. Commonly used in SAN (Storage Area Network) setups, this hard drive supports intensive workloads and is favored by IT professionals who need dependable disk performance for mission-critical applications. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency during data transfers Fibre Channel connectivity enables seamless integration into storage networks Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard server drive bays Durable design suited for continuous operation in enterprise environments Optimized for use in high-demand storage arrays and backup systems This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise storage arrays where performance and reliability are priorities. It helps maintain smooth operation in data-heavy tasks and supports robust data management strategies.

Use Cases
The A7288 HP 73GB Fibre Channel 15000RPM 3.5-inch hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers requiring high-speed storage solutions. It is ideal for IT environments that manage intensive transactional workloads and demand fast access to critical data. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise IT infrastructures where rapid I/O performance is essential. Deploying in storage area networks (SANs) within data centers to enable high-throughput data transfers. Enhancing database servers that require low latency for transaction processing in financial institutions. Integrating into server racks for mid-size to large organizations needing reliable, scalable storage arrays. Implementing in backup and archival systems where fast data retrieval impacts operational efficiency. This drive's performance characteristics contribute to improved system responsiveness and efficient workload management. It supports scalable storage architectures by delivering consistent throughput, which is critical for maintaining high availability in complex IT ecosystems.

A7288 HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-inch Hard Drive

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General Information

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