Name: 431951-B21 HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 431951-B21
Price: 284.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hard Drive offers fast, reliable storage suited for enterprise servers and storage arrays. It fits seamlessly into 3.5-inch drive bays and supports hot-plugging, making it a practical choice for environments where uptime and quick data access are critical.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	431951-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch SAS
Cache	16 MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.99 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 146.99 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 300GB 15K SAS hard drive is built for environments that require dependable and rapid data storage solutions. Often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, it handles intensive workloads and data retrieval with ease. Commonly used in data centers and enterprise IT setups, it suits professionals managing critical applications and databases that need sustained performance. The hot-pluggable feature allows for quick replacements or upgrades without downtime. Key Features High spindle speed reduces wait times for data access. Robust SAS interface supports stable data transfer. Designed for continuous operation in demanding server conditions. Supports hot-swapping to minimize system interruptions. Compatible with 3.5-inch drive bays for versatile deployment. It is typically deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage systems where consistent performance and reliability are essential. This drive plays a key role in enterprise environments, helping maintain smooth operations and quick response times during peak workloads.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hard Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments and high-performance storage arrays where rapid data retrieval and reliability are essential. IT professionals managing demanding workloads such as virtualization, databases, and transactional applications benefit from its speed and hot-plug capabilities, enabling minimal downtime and streamlined maintenance. How It's Used: Deployed in data center servers to support high I/O requirements of enterprise databases and analytics platforms. Integrated into virtualization hosts for efficient handling of multiple virtual machines with intensive storage needs. Used in storage clusters requiring fast spindle speeds for transactional workloads and low latency access. Installed in rack-mounted servers within SMB networks to improve overall application responsiveness and uptime. Employed in remote office/server setups demanding reliable, hot-swappable storage solutions to ensure continuous operation. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed performance and simplifying hardware maintenance through its hot-pluggable design. Its compatibility with common 3.5-inch bays and SAS interfaces allows scalable integration into existing infrastructures, supporting evolving enterprise storage demands.