Name: AE183A HP 450GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: AE183A
Price: 97.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AE183A HP 450GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is a robust storage component designed for enterprise-grade applications. It serves to provide fast, reliable data access in storage area networks and server environments where performance and maintenance flexibility are essential.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AE183A

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel 4Gb/s (3.5-inch)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

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
Assembly Required	Yes

Product Description
This HP 450GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments requiring quick access to critical data. It offers a Fibre Channel interface, commonly used in data centers and SANs, to deliver consistent and fast data transfer. Ideal for servers and storage arrays, this drive supports applications that demand both performance and reliability. Key Features High spindle speed minimizes latency during data retrieval Dual-port design allows seamless failover and increased uptime 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise storage racks Hot-pluggable capability simplifies drive replacement without downtime Compatible with various HP storage systems for flexible deployment This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where uptime and data integrity are critical. Its design supports environments handling transaction-heavy workloads, making it a dependable choice for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure.

Use Cases
This AE183A HP 450GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance storage environments requiring rapid data throughput and minimal downtime. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters and mission-critical server workloads benefit from its hot-pluggable design and high-speed connectivity. How It's Used: Integrated into SAN (Storage Area Network) arrays to support high-demand database applications in financial institutions. Utilized in virtualization hosts within enterprise IT for rapid VM data access and storage tiering. Deployed in rack-mounted server environments for scalable storage expansion in cloud service providers. Implemented in backup and disaster recovery systems that require reliable, redundant dual-port connections. Used in high-throughput analytics platforms handling large datasets where low latency is critical. By enabling fast data access and simplified maintenance through hot-swappable dual ports, this hard drive helps maintain operational continuity and scalability. Its compatibility with Fibre Channel storage infrastructures supports efficient data flow in demanding server and storage cluster environments.