Name: 581311-B21 HP 600GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 581311-B21
Price: 93.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers a solid balance of speed and capacity for enterprise storage systems. It fits into 2.5-inch drive bays and connects via a fast SAS interface, making it a practical choice for servers that demand consistent performance without sacrificing space. This drive is a common component in business data centers where reliable, hot-swappable drives ensure systems keep running smoothly.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	581311-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	70.1 mm
Depth	100.2 mm
Dimensions	15 x 70.1 x 100.2 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This HP 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments where fast and reliable data access is crucial. It’s commonly used in servers and storage arrays that require quick read/write speeds and robust performance. Often found in data centers and business-critical applications, this drive is designed for IT professionals and system administrators who need dependable, high-speed storage solutions. Its hot-pluggable feature allows for easy replacement or upgrades without shutting down systems. Key Features High rotational speed reduces latency and improves throughput Compatible with HP ProLiant servers and storage systems Supports 6Gb/s SAS for efficient data handling Small 2.5-inch size helps optimize rack space Hot-pluggable design minimizes downtime during maintenance This drive is typically deployed in medium to large-scale enterprise servers where performance and uptime are priorities. It helps maintain smooth operations by providing quick data retrieval and supports environments where storage reliability matters most.

Use Cases
The HP 600GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise-grade storage where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is particularly suited for environments requiring hot-swappable drives to maintain uptime, such as data centers and virtualization hosts. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise IT environments to support transactional databases requiring quick read/write operations. Used within virtualization clusters where consistent I/O performance is essential for multiple virtual machines. Installed in rack-mounted storage arrays for scalable storage solutions in medium to large data centers. Employed in remote or branch office servers where space constraints prioritize 2.5-inch form factor drives with fast connectivity. Integrated into backup servers that demand rapid data retrieval speeds to minimize backup windows. This drive model contributes to operational efficiency by balancing capacity with high spindle speeds and fast SAS interfaces, supporting scalable storage architectures while ensuring performance consistency in demanding workloads.