Name: 797090-002 HP 450GB 15K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 3.5-inch Hot-Pluggable Enterprise HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: 797090-002
Price: 175.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP MSA 450GB 15,000RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF hard drive with tray is designed to deliver fast and reliable storage performance within enterprise environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and is suited for use in HP MSA storage arrays and similar systems where speed and hot-plug capability are needed to maintain continuous operation.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	797090-002

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch (LFF)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	HPE/HP MSA storage arrays; HP ProLiant and enterprise servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/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	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This HP MSA hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments where speed and reliability are essential. With 450GB of capacity and a spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, it delivers quick access to data for demanding applications. The 12Gb/s SAS interface supports fast data transfers, making it suitable for servers and storage arrays. Often found in data centers or business-class storage setups, this drive fits into 3.5-inch bays and comes with a tray for easy installation. IT professionals managing critical systems benefit from its hot-pluggable feature, allowing drives to be replaced or added without shutting down the system. Key Features High-speed SAS interface suitable for enterprise workloads Robust 15,000 RPM spindle speed for reduced latency Large 3.5-inch form factor compatible with many storage enclosures Hot-swappable tray design for quick servicing Optimized for use in HP MSA storage arrays This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays and server environments where uptime and performance are critical. It plays a vital role in handling transactional databases, virtualization, and other intensive workloads. Using this drive helps maintain system availability and supports faster data handling, which is crucial for business operations that rely on constant access to stored information.

Use Cases
The HP MSA 450GB 15,000RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF hard drive is predominantly utilized in enterprise server and storage array environments requiring high-speed access to critical data. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters and large-scale transaction processing systems benefit from its performance and hot-pluggable design, which supports continuous operations without service interruptions. How It's Used: Deployed in data centers running high-transaction databases where low latency and quick data retrieval are essential. Integrated within virtualization environments to support fast boot times and I/O intensive virtual machines. Used in enterprise storage arrays to enhance performance for mixed workload applications in scalable rack deployments. Employed in remote office/server room setups requiring reliable hot-swappable drives for minimal downtime during maintenance. Configured as part of tiered storage solutions where high-speed SAS drives complement slower, higher-capacity drives. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling rapid data throughput and easy maintenance in demanding environments. Its design facilitates scalability and performance optimization critical to enterprise IT infrastructure management.