Name: EM174A HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3GB/s Hot-Pluggable Single Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: EM174A
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EM174A HP 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers fast, dependable storage suited for enterprise servers and workstations. Its hot-pluggable 3.5-inch format fits easily into many systems, allowing for straightforward upgrades or replacements without interrupting operations.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	EM174A

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch (SAS 3Gb/s)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The EM174A HP 300GB hard drive is built for demanding enterprise environments where speed and reliability are crucial. It is commonly used in servers and storage arrays that require rapid data retrieval and sustained performance. Often found in data centers and high-performance computing setups, this hard drive supports applications needing quick access to large datasets. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its hot-pluggable design, allowing for easy replacement without downtime. Key Features High spindle speed of 15,000 RPM reduces latency and speeds up read/write operations SAS 3Gb/s interface ensures a stable connection with enterprise storage systems 3.5-inch form factor fits standard server bays for convenient deployment Hot-swappable design allows for quick drive changes without shutting down systems 300GB capacity balances storage size with performance demands This hard drive is typically found in rack-mounted servers and storage solutions where reliability and speed are priorities. It plays a key role in minimizing bottlenecks during data-intensive tasks, helping maintain smooth system operations in busy IT environments.

Use Cases
The EM174A HP 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise-grade server environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. It benefits IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing clusters that demand consistent throughput and minimal downtime. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to support transactional databases requiring low latency and fast read/write operations. Integrated into virtualization platforms hosting multiple VMs for optimized storage performance in enterprise IT environments. Used in storage arrays within financial services to handle intense I/O workloads with high availability needs. Installed in production servers for real-time analytics applications where rapid data retrieval is essential. Employed in edge computing nodes that process time-sensitive data with stringent reliability and speed requirements. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering sustained high performance and hot-swappable flexibility, enabling seamless scalability and maintenance in complex IT infrastructures.