Name: AA843A HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: AA843A
Price: 343.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive delivers fast and dependable storage for older server and workstation setups. It fits into systems that require a high-speed SCSI interface with solid throughput and is mainly used in enterprise environments that rely on tried-and-true hardware for data integrity and performance.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AA843A

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD (3.5-inch SCSI Hard Drive)
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage,HP ProLiant Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm (1.03 in)
Width	101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Depth	146.05 mm (5.75 in)
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146.05 mm (1.03 in x 4.00 in x 5.75 in)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is built for servers and workstations that require rapid access to stored data and reliable performance. It is often found in enterprise environments where consistent speed and durability are critical. IT professionals and system administrators typically choose this drive when upgrading or maintaining legacy systems that use the SCSI interface. Key Features High rotational speed supports quick read and write operations 320MB/s data transfer rate to keep up with demanding workloads Robust error correction and reliability standards for enterprise-grade use Compatible with a wide range of 3.5-inch SCSI storage bays Designed to handle continuous operation in data centers and servers This drive is commonly deployed in legacy servers, RAID arrays, and storage systems where consistent throughput and reliability matter. Its performance helps maintain smooth operation of business-critical applications and data access.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 3.5-inch hard drive is commonly deployed in legacy enterprise environments that require reliable, high-speed storage for transactional workloads. It is especially suited for organizations maintaining older server infrastructures where SCSI connectivity remains standard and system stability is critical. How It's Used: Supporting database servers in financial institutions requiring consistent I/O performance under heavy transactional loads. Providing primary storage for virtualization hosts in legacy data centers with SCSI-based SAN storage architectures. Serving as boot and application drives in manufacturing facilities utilizing legacy hardware for process control systems. Facilitating archival storage in government agencies that maintain long-term data retention on stable enterprise-grade drives. Enabling workstation upgrades for CAD and engineering teams dependent on fast disk access within established SCSI environments. This drive delivers dependable throughput and low latency essential for sustaining operational performance in infrastructures where upgrading to newer interfaces is not feasible. Its integration supports scalability in mixed hardware ecosystems by maintaining consistent data access speeds and system responsiveness.

AA843A HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI 320MB/s 3.5-in Hard Drive

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