Name: BS195AR HP 300GB 15000RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: BS195AR
Price: 114.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive serves as a reliable storage component designed for enterprise-level servers and storage networks. It provides fast data transfers through its 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface and fits into standard 3.5-inch drive bays, making it a practical choice for maintaining performance in data centers.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	BS195AR

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive is built for environments that require reliable and speedy data access. It uses a Fibre Channel interface running at 4Gb/s to connect to storage networks, making it suitable for SAN setups where latency and throughput matter. The drive's 15,000 RPM speed means quicker read/write times compared to slower disks, often found in data centers and enterprise servers handling significant workloads. IT professionals and system administrators typically use this drive to maintain consistent performance in mission-critical systems. Key Features High spindle speed reduces access times in heavy-use scenarios Fibre Channel interface supports fast, stable network connections 3.5-inch size ensures compatibility with many server chassis 300GB capacity balances storage space and performance needs Engineered for continuous operation in demanding enterprise environments This hard drive is commonly deployed in SANs and storage arrays where data integrity and speed are crucial. It helps keep applications responsive and supports efficient data handling for medium to large-scale business operations.

Use Cases
The BS195AR HP 300GB 15000RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-in Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring rapid data access and high reliability. It suits data centers and server farms managing transaction-heavy applications and mission-critical workloads that demand consistent throughput. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments where fast disk I/O is critical to VM performance and consolidation. Implementing high-performance storage clusters for database management systems in large enterprises. Integrating into SAN (Storage Area Network) setups within corporate data centers for efficient block-level storage access. Utilizing in rack-mounted server configurations to meet demanding read/write operations in financial or healthcare sectors. Enabling fast transactional processing for ERP and CRM systems under heavy concurrent user loads. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in data-intensive scenarios, facilitating scalability in storage deployments. Its compatibility with standard server bays and Fibre Channel networks ensures it integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure while maintaining throughput and reliability standards.