Name: AE212AU HP 600GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4GB/s Dual Port 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: AE212AU
Price: 118.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AE212AU HP 600GB 15,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed to serve in enterprise storage setups requiring speed and reliability. It fits into 3.5-inch drive bays and supports hot-plugging for easy swap-outs, making it a practical choice for data centers and server racks focused on maintaining high availability and throughput.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AE212AU

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	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 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This HP 600GB hard drive is built for high-performance storage environments requiring fast, reliable access to data. It uses a Fibre Channel interface capable of delivering up to 4GB/s, making it suitable for demanding enterprise applications. Often found in servers and storage arrays, this 3.5-inch drive supports hot-swapping to minimize downtime during maintenance. IT professionals and data center operators typically employ this drive to enhance system resilience and throughput. Key Features High spindle speed ensures quick data retrieval Dual-port design offers seamless failover capability Hot-pluggable for convenience during upgrades or replacements Robust 600GB capacity balances speed and storage space Fibre Channel connection supports enterprise-grade network storage This hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise storage systems and SAN environments where uptime and performance are critical. It plays a key role in maintaining continuous access to vital data without interruptions.

Use Cases
The AE212AU HP 600GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 4GB/s Dual Port 3.5-inch HDD is primarily utilized in enterprise storage environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It is ideal for data centers, virtualization platforms, and storage area networks that demand consistent throughput and minimal downtime. How It's Used: Deployed in SAN environments within large-scale data centers to support high I/O workloads and ensure continuous data availability. Integrated in virtualization hosts running multiple VMs requiring fast and reliable storage access for performance-intensive applications. Used by enterprise IT departments to build scalable storage clusters with redundant pathways for fault tolerance. Employed in mission-critical database servers where quick read/write operations minimize latency and improve transaction processing. Installed in rack-mounted server configurations that require hot-swappable drives to maintain uptime during hardware maintenance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by providing dependable dual-port connectivity and hot-plug capabilities, enabling seamless scaling and maintenance in demanding storage infrastructures. Its design aligns with the needs of organizations focusing on high availability and sustained performance.