Name: EU491AV HP 300GB 15000RPM 3GB/s SAS 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Server Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: EU491AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EU491AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is a reliable storage component built for enterprise environments. It fits into server racks and storage systems where fast data access and easy serviceability matter most.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	EU491AV

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch SAS (3 Gb/s)
Cache	16 MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.03 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.79 in
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.79 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive is designed to deliver high-performance storage with rapid access times and reliable data transfer. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and data centers where speed and uptime are critical. Built for IT professionals managing storage arrays, this drive fits well in environments demanding quick data retrieval and continuous operation. Its hot-pluggable design allows for installation or replacement without shutting down the system, minimizing downtime. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves workload handling Robust SAS connectivity ensures stable and secure data transfers 3.5-inch size compatible with standard server drive bays Hot-swappable functionality supports quick drive changes Single port interface simplifies configuration and integration Deployed mostly in business servers and storage arrays, this drive plays a role in managing databases, virtualization, and heavy transaction systems. Users benefit from consistent read/write performance and straightforward maintenance options.

Use Cases
The EU491AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is engineered for high-demand enterprise storage systems that require rapid data retrieval and reliable uptime. It is suited for IT teams managing virtualized workloads, database servers, and critical applications within structured data center environments. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise storage clusters to accelerate transaction processing in database applications. Integrated into virtualization servers to support high I/O demands of multiple virtual machines. Used in rack-mounted server environments where hot-plug capability minimizes downtime during maintenance. Implemented in financial services IT infrastructure requiring consistent low-latency access to transactional data. Utilized in cloud service providers' data centers to maintain scalable and resilient storage pools. This hard drive supports efficient storage management by balancing performance with serviceability, enabling IT operations to scale storage resources dynamically. Its high spindle speed and SAS interface contribute to maintaining throughput in demanding workloads, enhancing overall system responsiveness.