Name: A9697-64001 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: A9697-64001
Price: 179.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI hard drive is designed to provide quick access to stored information in enterprise environments. It fits typical 3.5-inch drive bays and supports fast data transfers via its SCSI interface, making it a solid choice for servers that require both performance and reliability without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	A9697-64001

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is built for high-performance computing environments where speed and reliability matter. Often found in servers and enterprise storage systems, it delivers quick data retrieval thanks to its 15,000 RPM spindle speed. Engineered with a SCSI interface supporting 320MB/s throughput, this drive handles intensive workloads effectively. IT professionals and system administrators typically rely on drives like this for critical applications requiring consistent performance. Key Features High spindle speed minimizes latency during data access Robust SCSI interface supports sustained data transfer rates Compact 3.5-inch size compatible with various server models Designed for enterprise-grade reliability in demanding setups Good capacity balancing speed and storage needs Drives like this are commonly deployed in data centers and business servers to improve system responsiveness. Their durability and speed make them suitable for database management, virtualization, and other tasks where downtime and slow performance are costly.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and server environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It suits IT professionals managing storage arrays or legacy systems requiring consistent performance under demanding workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in medium-sized enterprise data centers to maintain low latency storage access. Deployed in storage clusters for legacy applications requiring sustained I/O throughput and reliability. Integrated into rack-mounted servers within SMB networks for transactional database operations. Used in remote office servers that need dependable, fast local storage to reduce network dependency. Leveraged in high-frequency trading platforms where rapid data retrieval is essential. By delivering consistent spindle speeds and a robust SCSI interface, this drive enhances operational efficiency in storage configurations that demand quick data throughput. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays also facilitates scalability by simplifying integration into existing server infrastructures.

A9697-64001 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch Hard Drive

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