Name: 652616-B21 HP 450GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 652616-B21
Price: 195.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 450GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive offers fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise use. It fits into standard 3.5-inch drive bays and features dual SAS ports for redundancy and hot-swapping capabilities, making it a solid choice for servers and storage systems that need consistent, high-performance data access.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	652616-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch SAS (6 Gb/s)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

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

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

Product Description
This HP 450GB SAS hard drive is built for enterprise environments that require reliable, high-speed storage. With a spindle speed of 15,000 RPM and dual 6Gb/s SAS ports, it handles intensive workloads efficiently. Often found in data centers and servers, it supports critical applications where uptime and quick data retrieval matter. IT professionals and system administrators rely on drives like this for scalable and dependable storage solutions. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves performance Dual-port SAS enables simultaneous data paths for fault tolerance Hot-pluggable form factor allows quick swap without downtime 3.5-inch size fits standard server drive bays Optimized for 24/7 operation in demanding environments This drive is typically installed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and backup systems. Its combination of speed and reliability supports consistent data access, helping keep business operations running smoothly.

Use Cases
The HP 450GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for environments demanding high-speed data access and reliability, such as enterprise data centers and virtualization platforms. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures where downtime minimization and data integrity are critical, including storage clusters and mission-critical server applications. How It's Used: Deployments in enterprise storage arrays requiring fast I/O performance and dual-port redundancy for continuous availability. Virtualization hosts running multiple VMs in corporate data centers where low latency and high throughput are essential. High-frequency transaction processing systems in financial institutions that demand rapid access to data and fault tolerance. Rack-mounted servers in medium to large SMB networks that need scalable storage solutions with hot-swappable capabilities. Edge computing setups where robust dual-port SAS drives support remote operations with high data integrity. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling consistent data performance and reducing maintenance downtime through hot-pluggable features. Its design facilitates scalability and fault tolerance in complex IT environments, ensuring sustained productivity for demanding workloads.