Name: 648963-001 Seagate 300GB 10K RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive in 3.5-inch Frame
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 648963-001
Price: 166.44 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 10000RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive in a 3.5-inch frame is built to provide reliable, high-speed storage for servers and workstations. It fits into standard 3.5-inch slots while delivering faster data access thanks to its 10,000 RPM spindle speed, making it a solid option for environments where both performance and space efficiency matter.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	648963-001

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch (mounted in 3.5-inch frame)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Workstations
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.0
Width	4.0
Depth	5.75
Dimensions	1.0 x 4.0 x 5.75
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This HP hard drive offers 300GB of high-speed storage, designed to handle data-intensive tasks efficiently. It's commonly used in enterprise servers and workstations where reliable and fast storage is essential. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this drive for its blend of speed and capacity within a compact form factor. Key Features High rotational speed reduces wait times during data retrieval Compatibility with SATA interfaces ensures easy integration Compact 2.5-inch drive size fits into 3.5-inch bays with included frame Optimized for server environments requiring consistent performance Durable design supports continuous operation under load You'll typically find this drive installed in server racks and storage arrays where consistent, fast access to data is critical. Its balance of speed and capacity makes it a dependable choice for mid-level workloads and applications needing quick data transfers.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 10000RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive (in a 3.5-inch Frame) is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where high-speed data retrieval and efficient space utilization are critical. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization workloads or database applications that demand rapid access times within existing 3.5-inch drive bays. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to accelerate database query performance for medium to large enterprises. Integrated into virtualization hosts handling multiple VMs requiring consistent I/O throughput and low latency. Used in high-performance storage clusters where balancing capacity and speed is essential for analytics workloads. Installed in remote office servers that need robust and compact storage solutions with fast spindle speeds. Employed in workstation setups running CAD or media editing applications needing quick file access and reliability. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by combining elevated spindle speeds with a compact form factor, allowing scalable storage deployments within standard 3.5-inch bays. Its design facilitates performance optimization in environments where balancing space and speed influences overall system responsiveness.