Name: 516816-B21 HP 450GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS Dual Port Hot Swap 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: 516816-B21
Price: 134.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 516816-B21 is a 450GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS dual-port hard drive, designed for robust enterprise-level storage solutions. Its 15,000 RPM rotational speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface enable incredibly fast data access and transfer rates, making it suitable for applications requiring high I/O performance such as databases, virtualization, and intensive data processing. The dual-port hot-swap design ensures maximum uptime and data availability in critical server infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	516816-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This HP 450GB SAS hard drive is engineered to deliver high performance and reliability for demanding server and storage environments. It provides swift data access and robust data integrity, crucial for mission-critical applications and large-scale data operations. Key Features 450GB storage at 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS interface for accelerated throughput Dual-port connectivity for redundant pathways Hot-swappable 3.5-inch design for seamless maintenance Optimized for enterprise-level server systems Ideal for database servers, transactional processing, and high-performance computing, this drive ensures rapid data retrieval and storage. It's designed for environments where speed and continuous operation are paramount.

Use Cases
The HP 516816-B21 hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance server environments requiring rapid access to large datasets. IT professionals managing virtualization servers or database clusters benefit from its dual-port SAS interface and hot-swap capability, enabling minimal downtime during maintenance. This drive is ideal for organizations prioritizing storage reliability and throughput in critical infrastructure. How It's Used: High-transaction database servers in financial institutions requiring fast, reliable I/O performance. Virtualization hosts in enterprise IT environments supporting multiple virtual machines with heavy storage demands. Storage clusters in data centers where dual-port connectivity ensures redundancy and continuous availability. Rack-mounted servers in cloud service providers needing rapid data processing and quick maintenance turnaround. Edge computing nodes demanding robust, hot-swappable storage to maintain uptime under varying conditions. By integrating this drive, organizations can enhance operational resilience and scalability for high-demand workloads. Its design supports efficient data throughput and fault tolerance, critical for maintaining performance in complex storage infrastructures.