Name: AP730AS HP 600GB 10K RPM Fibre Channel 4Gbps Dual Port 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: AP730AS
Price: 130.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The AP730AS HP 600GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive offers reliable, high-speed storage designed for enterprise data centers. It fits well in SAN setups and servers needing consistent performance and quick data access, balancing speed and redundancy with its dual-port, hot-pluggable design.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	AP730AS

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	Fibre Channel
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.0 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.8 in
Dimensions	1.0 x 4.0 x 5.8 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This 600GB Fibre Channel hard drive is built for enterprise environments where reliable, high-speed storage is essential. It is often found in storage area networks (SANs) and servers that require fast access to large datasets. Designed for IT professionals managing critical infrastructure, the drive supports hot-swapping and dual ports to maintain uptime and data integrity during maintenance. Key Features Fast 10,000 RPM spindle speed enables quick data retrieval Dual Fibre Channel ports provide redundancy and load balancing Supports hot-plug functionality for seamless drive replacement Robust 3.5-inch form factor compatible with common enterprise arrays Optimized for SAN environments requiring dependable performance You'll typically find this drive deployed in data centers and enterprise storage arrays where speed and reliability are critical. Its dual-port setup helps reduce downtime and ensures continuous data availability, making it a solid choice for complex storage solutions.

Use Cases
The AP730AS HP 600GB 10,000 RPM Fibre Channel hard drive is designed for enterprise storage environments that demand high throughput and reliability. It is ideal for data centers and SAN infrastructures where maintaining continuous data availability and fast access speeds is critical for business operations. How It's Used: Deployment in storage area networks (SANs) to provide high-speed block-level storage for mission-critical applications. Integration within virtualization clusters to support rapid data access and low latency for VM workloads. Use in enterprise backup systems where sustained transfer rates and fault tolerance are essential. Implementation in multi-node server racks requiring redundant data paths to minimize downtime. Support for database servers that need consistent I/O performance under heavy transaction loads. This drive’s dual-port, hot-pluggable design enhances scalability and serviceability in dense computing environments, ensuring that storage performance and uptime align with evolving enterprise requirements.