Name: AE053AS HP 300GB 10000RPM 2GB/s Fibre Channel Dual Port Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: AE053AS
Price: 149.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AE053AS HP 300GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive delivers reliable storage performance suited for enterprise servers and SANs. Its dual-port 2GB/s Fibre Channel interface and hot-pluggable design make it a practical choice for maintaining high availability and fast data access in professional IT setups.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AE053AS

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	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

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive offers fast and reliable storage designed for enterprise use. It is commonly used in server and storage arrays where performance and uptime are critical. Built for data centers and IT professionals, it supports demanding applications that require quick data retrieval and consistent throughput. Key Features Provides a balance of high capacity and speed with 300GB at 10,000 RPM Dual-port Fibre Channel at 2GB/s allows for redundant paths and increased reliability Hot-pluggable design simplifies replacement without shutting down systems Standard 3.5-inch size fits in a variety of server and storage chassis Optimized for environments with high input/output operations These drives are typically found in enterprise storage solutions and SAN environments where data integrity and speed are vital. They help maintain smooth performance under heavy workloads and reduce downtime during drive swaps or upgrades.

Use Cases
The AE053AS HP 300GB 10000RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is optimized for enterprise environments requiring robust and consistent storage performance. It is especially suited for data centers and SAN deployments where high availability and quick data throughput are critical for business operations. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise SAN architectures to support mission-critical transactional databases and applications. Integrated within virtualization clusters to provide reliable backend storage with minimal latency for virtual machines. Used in high-density rack server environments where hot-pluggable drives allow for seamless maintenance and scalability. Employed by managed service providers to ensure stable and continuous storage access for multiple client workloads. Implemented in storage arrays for real-time analytics platforms requiring consistent I/O performance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling rapid data access and reducing downtime through its dual-port hot-pluggable design. It facilitates scalable storage solutions in complex IT infrastructures where uptime and performance are paramount.