Name: BF0725A476 HP 73GB 15K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: BF0725A476
Price: 194.31 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 73GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel drive is a high-speed storage device suited to enterprise servers and SANs. Offering a balance of capacity and quick data access, it fits into many 3.5-inch bays and supports fast, stable connections through its Fibre Channel interface.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	BF0725A476

Technical Information
Capacity	73GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Physical Characteristics
Height	41.3 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	41.3 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus

Product Description
This HP 73GB hard drive is built for environments where consistent speed and reliability matter. Designed to handle demanding workloads, it often appears in enterprise storage arrays and servers requiring quick access to data. It's commonly found in data centers and businesses running high-performance applications, benefiting system administrators and IT professionals who need dependable storage solutions. Key Features High spindle speed delivers quicker read/write operations Fibre Channel interface supports robust data transfer rates Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays Engineered for 24/7 operation in critical systems Enhanced error correction improves data integrity over long runs This drive is typically deployed in SAN environments and servers where uptime and speed are critical. It plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations and reducing bottlenecks in storage infrastructure.

Use Cases
The HP 73GB 15K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for high-demand enterprise storage solutions where performance and reliability are critical. It is most beneficial in environments that require rapid data retrieval and stable connectivity, such as data centers and SAN infrastructures. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) to support high-speed transaction processing systems. Utilized in rack-mounted servers running virtualization workloads requiring fast disk access times. Integrated into data centers for tier 1 application storage where latency and throughput are essential. Applied in backup and recovery systems to improve data backup speeds and reliability. Used in high-performance computing clusters that demand quick access to large sets of data. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data access, enabling scalable storage architectures that can handle evolving enterprise workloads. Its compatibility with common server form factors ensures flexible integration within existing IT infrastructures.

BF0725A476 HP 73GB 15K RPM 2Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

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Miscellaneous

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