Name: A9897 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive 320MB/s
Brand: HP
SKU: A9897
Price: 115.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The A9897 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-in Hard Drive offers a reliable solution for storage in enterprise-class servers. It fits into systems where speed and dependable data access are essential, supporting workloads that demand swift read/write operations without compromising stability.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	A9897

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD,SCSI
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM,320MB/s
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Workstations
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Physical Characteristics
Height	25.4mm
Width	101.6mm
Depth	147mm
Dimensions	25.4mm x 101.6mm x 147mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This 72.8GB hard drive is built for environments requiring quick access to stored data and reliable performance. Often found in enterprise servers and data centers, it balances capacity with speed to handle demanding workloads. Commonly used in servers running database applications or virtualization platforms, this drive serves IT professionals and system administrators looking for consistent performance under load. Key Features High spindle speed that cuts down data retrieval times SCSI interface for robust connectivity in legacy systems 320MB/s throughput to support heavy transactional workloads 3.5-inch size ensuring compatibility with standard server bays Designed to sustain operation in challenging enterprise environments These drives typically appear in mid-size to large-scale server setups where quick response times are critical. The balance of speed and capacity makes it suitable for transactional databases, mail servers, or backup systems.

Use Cases
The A9897 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-in Hard Drive is designed for environments requiring rapid data access and high reliability. It is particularly suited to enterprise servers and data centers where consistent performance under heavy workloads is critical. How It's Used: Deployed in high-performance database servers within enterprise IT infrastructures to handle transactional workloads. Used in virtualization hosts where fast storage response reduces latency for multiple virtual machines. Integrated into rack-mounted storage arrays supporting mission-critical applications in data centers. Employed in storage clusters to provide dependable, high-speed access for financial services and analytics platforms. Utilized in remote office servers requiring reliable, quick access to centralized data resources. By delivering consistent spindle speeds and a robust SCSI interface, this drive supports scalable storage solutions that maintain operational efficiency in demanding IT environments. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch server bays ensures straightforward integration into existing hardware setups.

A9897 HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-in Hard Drive 320MB/s

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