Name: FM780AV HP 450GB 15000RPM SAS 3GB/s Dual Port 3.5-inch Hot-Pluggable HDD
Brand: HP
SKU: FM780AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The FM780AV HP 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS 3GB/s hot-pluggable dual port 3.5-inch hard drive is designed to deliver fast and reliable storage in enterprise environments. It fits into server and storage systems where uptime and performance are important, providing a balance of speed and capacity for demanding workloads.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	FM780AV

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
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	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This HP FM780AV hard drive offers high performance and durability, designed to meet enterprise needs requiring fast data access and reliable storage. It is commonly used in servers and data centers where quick read/write speeds and system uptime are critical. Built for IT professionals managing storage arrays, this drive fits well in environments demanding consistent throughput and easy maintenance. It’s often found in setups requiring hot-swappable drives to minimize downtime during replacements or upgrades. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle helps reduce latency in data retrieval Dual-port SAS interface allows for redundant connections and better fault tolerance Robust 3.5-inch design supports easy integration into standard server bays Hot-pluggable feature enables drive replacement without shutting down the system 450GB capacity balances performance with adequate storage for critical workloads This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise server racks and storage arrays where sustained performance is necessary. Its role centers on supporting high-transaction databases, virtualization, and other demanding applications that benefit from quick access speeds and dependable operation.

Use Cases
The FM780AV HP 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise server and storage systems requiring high-speed data access and robust reliability. It is best suited for IT professionals managing virtualization, database applications, or transactional workloads where consistent uptime and performance are critical. How It's Used: Installed in data center rack servers to support high I/O virtualization workloads. Used in enterprise storage clusters for transactional database environments demanding low latency. Deployed in remote office servers requiring hot-swappable drives to minimize maintenance downtime. Integrated into backup and archival systems needing durable and fast SAS connectivity. Utilized in high-throughput analytics platforms processing large volumes of operational data. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering rapid data throughput and dual-port connectivity, enabling scalable storage configurations in demanding enterprise environments. Its hot-pluggable design aids in minimizing service interruptions during maintenance or upgrades.