Name: BF0725754B HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: BF0725754B
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive delivers fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise server environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and uses a Fibre Channel interface to connect seamlessly with SAN architectures, making it a practical choice for managing consistent, high-speed data access within data centers.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	BF0725754B

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE

Product Description
This HP 73GB hard drive is built for demanding enterprise environments requiring quick data retrieval and reliable storage. Often found in data centers and server arrays, it uses a Fibre Channel interface to provide steady, high-speed connections that keep systems running smoothly. Designed for IT professionals managing large-scale storage setups, this drive balances speed with capacity in a compact 3.5-inch design. Its 15000 RPM spindle speed helps reduce latency, making it well-suited for applications needing consistent performance under heavy workloads. Key Features High spindle speed supporting rapid read/write operations Consistent data transfer rates via Fibre Channel connection Robust 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays Reliability tailored for enterprise storage demands Compatible with a wide range of HP server models These drives are typically deployed in enterprise servers and SANs, where maintaining fast access to data is critical. Their role in such environments includes handling databases, virtualization storage, and transaction-heavy applications without undue delay.

Use Cases
The HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive is tailored for enterprise storage infrastructures requiring high-speed data throughput and low latency. It is especially suited for environments where consistent I/O performance is critical, such as SAN deployments and data centers handling intensive transactional workloads. How It's Used: Implementing high-performance storage tiers in enterprise SAN environments supporting virtualization platforms. Deploying in rack-mounted servers within data centers to manage fast transactional databases and OLTP applications. Integrating into storage clusters that demand reliable fibre channel connectivity for sustained throughput. Supporting mid-sized enterprise IT environments that require scalable and consistent block storage for mission-critical services. Facilitating edge computing nodes where robust and fast local storage is essential for real-time data processing. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering predictable high-speed access, which is vital for scaling storage solutions without compromising performance. Its compatibility with established fibre channel fabrics ensures seamless integration into existing enterprise storage architectures, supporting sustained workload demands.