Name: 5597-6816 HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 5597-6816
Price: 114.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise storage environments needing fast, reliable access to critical data. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and uses dual Fibre Channel ports to maintain strong connectivity and redundancy, making it a dependable choice in data centers and SANs.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	5597-6816

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch (Fibre Channel 4Gb/s)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive offers rapid performance designed for enterprise storage environments. It’s built to handle heavy workloads where speed and reliability are critical, typically found in data centers and server setups. Commonly used in SAN (Storage Area Network) configurations, it benefits IT professionals seeking fast and dependable storage solutions. Its hot-pluggable design allows for quick swaps without downtime. Key Features High spindle speed supports intensive data operations Dual ports provide failover and enhanced connectivity Compatible with Fibre Channel storage systems 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise bays Hot-pluggable for easy replacement and maintenance This drive is often deployed in enterprise SANs where consistent uptime and quick data transfers are essential. It plays a key role in maintaining seamless data availability and system resilience.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise-grade storage solutions where high-speed data access and reliability are crucial. It is well-suited for data centers and SAN environments that demand consistent performance and fault tolerance for mission-critical applications. How It's Used: High-performance storage arrays in financial institutions requiring rapid transaction processing. Virtualization hosts in large enterprise IT environments demanding low latency and high throughput. Data center backup systems where fast data recovery and redundancy are essential. Cloud service providers integrating scalable SAN storage for multi-tenant workloads. Storage clusters in scientific research facilities managing large datasets with frequent access. This drive supports operational efficiency by ensuring fast, reliable data throughput and minimizing downtime through dual-port redundancy. Its design facilitates scalability in rack deployments while maintaining the performance needed for intensive, continuous workloads.