Name: AB421A HP 72.8GB 15K RPM 3.5-in SCSI Hard Drive 320MB/s
Brand: HP
SKU: AB421A
Price: 157.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The AB421A HP 72.8GB 15000RPM 3.5-inch SCSI Hard Drive offers a balance of speed and capacity for enterprise-grade storage needs. Its fast spindle speed and robust interface make it a solid choice for servers and workstations requiring dependable, high-speed data access.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AB421A

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

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is built for environments where speed and reliability are crucial. Often found in enterprise servers and workstations, it handles data-intensive tasks efficiently. IT professionals and system administrators usually rely on drives like this to maintain smooth operations in data centers and critical applications. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves overall performance 320MB/s SCSI interface supports quick data transfers under heavy workloads Compact 3.5-inch size compatible with many server configurations Durable design suited for continuous operation in demanding settings Reliable capacity balances storage needs without compromising speed This drive typically appears in business servers, database systems, and other setups requiring rapid and consistent access to stored data. It aids in keeping high-traffic applications running smoothly by minimizing bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The AB421A HP 72.8GB 15000RPM SCSI Hard Drive is designed for high-performance storage applications in enterprise and data center environments. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing legacy systems and storage arrays that require fast, reliable access to critical data within standard 3.5-inch bays. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted servers supporting virtualization workloads needing rapid data retrieval. Integrated into storage clusters for medium-sized enterprise IT infrastructures requiring consistent throughput. Used in financial services environments where high-speed transaction logging and quick access to databases are essential. Installed in legacy SCSI-based workstations for CAD or engineering applications demanding sustained high performance. Employed in remote office servers where dependable data access and transfer speed remain priorities despite limited physical space. By leveraging its high spindle speed and robust SCSI interface, the AB421A contributes to maintaining operational efficiency and data accessibility in environments where performance and reliability are critical. Its compatibility with standard server form factors facilitates scalable deployment across established infrastructure setups.

AB421A HP 72.8GB 15K RPM 3.5-in SCSI Hard Drive 320MB/s

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

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