Name: AE053A HP 300GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel 2GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: AE053A
Price: 255.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 10,000RPM Fibre Channel drive delivers reliable storage with dual 2GB/s ports designed for enterprise-level SANs. It fits into common 3.5-inch slots and supports hot-plugging, making it a practical choice for maintaining storage systems without interrupting operations.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AE053A

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel (2 Gb/s, dual-port, 3.5-inch)
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage systems requiring reliable and speedy data management. It often finds use in SAN configurations and servers where Fibre Channel connectivity is standard. IT professionals and data center managers benefit from its robust performance and seamless integration. Key Features Maintains high throughput with 2GB/s dual Fibre Channel ports Offers 10,000 RPM speed for quick read/write operations Supports hot-swapping to minimize system downtime Designed in a 3.5-inch size for compatibility with many enterprise enclosures Provides 300GB capacity suitable for demanding storage needs Typically deployed in medium to large-scale data centers, this drive helps maintain system efficiency and uptime. It plays a vital role in environments with high I/O demands and is trusted for its consistent performance under rigorous workloads.

Use Cases
The AE053A HP 300GB 10,000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is ideal for enterprise storage solutions requiring high reliability and speed. It is commonly deployed in SAN environments where continuous data availability and rapid access are critical, benefiting IT teams managing high-demand virtualization and transaction processing workloads. How It's Used: In data center SAN arrays to provide low-latency access for mission-critical applications. Supporting virtualization servers in enterprise IT environments that require consistent I/O performance. Storage clusters running database transactions needing fast spindle speeds and robust connectivity. Remote office storage solutions requiring hot-swappable drives to minimize downtime during maintenance. Rack-mounted server storage where dual-port Fibre Channel connections enhance redundancy and failover capabilities. This drive supports operational efficiency by enabling seamless drive replacement and maintaining high throughput in complex storage fabrics. Its compatibility with 3.5-inch slots and dual-port design ensures scalability and sustained performance in demanding SAN deployments.