Name: 728712-B21 HP 300GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gbps Hot Swap 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Smart Carrier
Brand: HP
SKU: 728712-B21
Price: 201.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gbps Hot Swap 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Smart Carrier delivers fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise-level servers. It fits into dense computing environments and supports hot-swapping for easy maintenance without system downtime.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	728712-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6Gbps
Cache	16 MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.94
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.94
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive offers reliable storage performance with a 10,000 RPM speed and a 6Gbps SAS interface. It's built for enterprise servers and storage systems that demand quick access to data and consistent throughput. Often found in data centers and high-performance computing setups, this drive suits IT professionals managing critical applications or databases. Its hot-swap design enables easy replacement without downtime, which is essential in environments requiring high availability. Key Features High-speed SAS interface ensures rapid data access and transfer Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server configurations Hot-swap support minimizes service interruptions during maintenance Smart Carrier enhances drive handling and installation safety Durable design for continuous operation in demanding environments This drive is typically deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where space and performance are critical. It plays a key role in maintaining uptime and data integrity in enterprise IT settings.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gbps Hot Swap 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Smart Carrier is primarily utilized in high-performance server environments where rapid data access and reliability are critical. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing enterprise storage arrays, virtualization hosts, and mission-critical applications requiring minimal downtime. How It's Used: Deployment in data center rack servers to handle transactional databases with high I/O demands. Integration into virtualization clusters supporting multiple virtual machines for optimized storage performance. Use in enterprise-level storage arrays requiring hot-swappable drives for continuous availability during maintenance. Implementation in remote office server setups needing compact, high-speed storage solutions within limited physical space. Utilized in high-throughput analytics servers processing large datasets with minimal latency requirements. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling quick replacement and minimal disruption, making it ideal for scalable server infrastructures. Its performance characteristics help maintain consistent throughput and responsiveness in demanding enterprise workloads.