Name: 488060-B21 HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS 3GB/s Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 488060-B21
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15K SAS hard drive provides fast and reliable storage suited for enterprise servers and storage arrays. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and supports dual ports for redundancy, allowing IT staff to manage data without interrupting operations. This drive plays a key role in maintaining system performance and uptime in demanding data center settings.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	488060-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.0
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP hard drive offers fast and reliable storage with its 300GB capacity and high-speed 15,000 RPM spindle. It is commonly used in enterprise server environments where performance and uptime are critical. Built for IT professionals managing data centers, this drive supports quick data access and ensures continuous operation through its hot-pluggable dual port feature. Key Features Delivers high-speed data transfer via SAS 3GB/s interface Dual port design enables seamless failover and maintenance Hot-swappable for minimal system downtime during replacement Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard server drive bays Reliable 15,000 RPM spindle for quick read/write operations This hard drive is often found in critical server setups, storage arrays, and backup systems where consistent performance is needed. Its design supports quick recovery from hardware faults and smooth data handling, making it a solid choice for enterprise environments focused on reliability and speed.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 15K SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and server environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing virtualization workloads, database applications, and mission-critical storage arrays that demand consistent performance and minimal downtime. How It's Used: Hosting virtual machine storage in high-density server racks within enterprise IT infrastructures. Supporting transactional database systems requiring low latency and sustained throughput in data centers. Deploying in storage clusters for fault-tolerant environments benefiting from dual-port SAS redundancy. Facilitating high-frequency data logging and processing in financial services or telecom networks. Serving as a hot-swappable component in remote office server cabinets to maintain continuous operations without service interruption. This drive’s fast RPM and dual-port design help maintain operational efficiency by reducing data access times and enabling online drive replacement. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays allows for scalable storage upgrades in rack-mounted or blade server deployments.