Name: FM788AV#ABA HP 450GB 15000RPM SAS 3GB/s Hot-Pluggable Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: FM788AV#ABA
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is a reliable storage component intended for enterprise systems needing fast and dependable disk performance. It fits into 3.5-inch drive bays and connects via SAS with dual ports that increase availability in server and storage solutions. This drive plays a key role where consistent data access speed and system uptime are priorities.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	FM788AV#ABA

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 3Gb/s
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.00
Depth	5.79
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.79
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This HP 450GB hard drive is built for high-performance storage environments where speed and reliability matter. Its 15,000 RPM spindle speed enables quick data access, while the SAS 3Gb/s interface supports fast data transfers. Commonly found in servers and enterprise storage arrays, it’s tailored for workloads that require consistent performance. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this drive for mission-critical applications, thanks to its dual-port design that provides failover capabilities. Its hot-pluggable feature allows drives to be replaced or added without shutting down the system, helping minimize downtime. Key Features Dual ports offer improved fault tolerance and data path redundancy High spindle speed ensures fast read/write operations Hot-swappable to enable maintenance without system interruption Compatible with various enterprise storage setups and servers 3.5-inch format fits standard drive bays for easy installation This hard drive is typically deployed in rack-mounted servers, SANs, and storage arrays where reliable and speedy data access is critical. Its design supports environments where uptime and data integrity cannot be compromised. Over time, it helps maintain smooth operation of databases, virtualization platforms, and other demanding applications without frequent hardware disruptions.

Use Cases
The HP 450GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is designed for high-demand enterprise environments requiring rapid data access and sustained throughput. Ideal for IT infrastructures with critical uptime requirements, it caters to data centers and server farms where performance and reliability are paramount. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization clusters where fast disk I/O improves VM performance for enterprise applications. Integration into rack-mounted servers within data centers to support high-transaction databases and analytics workloads. Utilization in storage arrays requiring dual-port SAS drives for enhanced availability and failover capability. Installation in enterprise backup solutions that demand quick data retrieval and storage efficiency. Edge computing nodes that benefit from resilient, high-speed storage to process localized data effectively. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining consistent data throughput and minimizing downtime through hot-pluggable, redundant connections. Its compatibility with scalable server designs enables seamless expansion while sustaining performance in demanding IT environments.