Name: 728713-B21 HP 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Server HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: 728713-B21
Price: 42.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive is engineered to provide high-speed, reliable storage for enterprise-level servers. It fits neatly into 2.5-inch bays and connects via a 6Gb/s SAS interface, making it suitable for environments that require quick data access and easy maintenance through hot-swappable capability.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	728713-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	16 MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Storage Arrays, Enterprise
MTBF	1,200,000 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	RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus

Product Description
This HP 300GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring reliable and fast storage solutions. It is often found in rack servers and storage arrays where performance and uptime are critical. IT professionals and system administrators typically use drives like this to ensure smooth operation in data centers or business-critical applications. Key Features High spindle speed delivers quick access to frequently used data 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures sustained high data transfer rates Compact 2.5-inch size fits in dense server configurations Hot-pluggable capability supports maintenance without shutting down systems Enterprise-grade reliability built to handle demanding workloads This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems where space-saving and performance are priorities. Its robust design helps maintain system availability, while the hot-plug feature minimizes service interruptions during drive swaps or upgrades.

Use Cases
The HP 300GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive is ideally suited for enterprise data centers and server environments that demand high-performance storage with rapid data retrieval. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, database servers, and applications requiring consistent low latency and high throughput. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization clusters to support multiple virtual machines with fast access to critical data. Integration within enterprise database servers where high-speed transactional processing is essential. Utilization in rack-mounted servers in data centers to optimize storage density and improve maintenance through hot-swappable capability. Implementation in storage arrays for mid-sized businesses requiring scalable, reliable, and efficient storage solutions. Support for edge computing devices that require durable and rapid-access storage in constrained physical environments. By delivering reliable high-speed performance and hot-plug support, this hard drive facilitates operational continuity and scalability in demanding IT infrastructures. It enables system administrators to maintain storage efficiency and minimize downtime during upgrades or replacements.