Name: FE-19980-01 HP 72.8GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: FE-19980-01
Price: 52.76 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5In Hard Drive delivers solid-state-like performance for traditional spinning disks. It slots into enterprise servers and storage arrays where quick data access and stable connections matter most, providing consistent speed through its Fibre Channel interface and a form factor compatible with common hardware setups.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	FE-19980-01

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB Fibre Channel hard drive is built for environments requiring swift data access and solid reliability. Often found in enterprise storage arrays and servers, it handles demanding workloads with ease thanks to its 10,000 RPM speed and 2Gb/s connection. Designed for IT professionals managing data centers or critical applications, this drive supports efficient and stable performance in multi-user or virtualization settings. It’s commonly integrated into HP storage solutions where consistent throughput is essential. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle offers quick data retrieval Fibre Channel connection reduces bottlenecks over traditional interfaces Moderate storage size balances capacity with performance needs Robust build quality tailored for continuous operation Compatible with standard 3.5-inch drive bays in enterprise hardware In practice, this drive fits well in server racks or storage systems that juggle multiple tasks or users simultaneously. Its combination of speed and interface makes it a reliable choice for maintaining uptime and responsiveness in critical IT infrastructure.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5In Hard Drive is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers where rapid access to transactional data is critical. It is especially suited to environments requiring high reliability and sustained throughput over Fibre Channel SAN infrastructures. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters and storage arrays benefit from its balanced performance and compatibility with standard server bays. How It's Used: Supporting virtual machine storage in enterprise virtualization environments with consistent low-latency access. Integrating into Fibre Channel SANs for medium-sized businesses requiring dependable block-level storage. Facilitating transaction log storage in database servers within financial institutions needing fast write speeds. Deploying in rack-mounted server arrays for high-availability applications in telecom operations centers. Serving as boot drives in server clusters managing cloud infrastructure workloads demanding stable performance. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by delivering steady performance in environments with demanding read/write cycles. Its form factor and interface support scalable storage strategies, enabling IT teams to maintain responsiveness and reliability across expanding data workloads.

FE-19980-01 HP 72.8GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2Gb/s 3.5in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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