Name: FX512AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3GB/s Hot-Pluggable Single Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: FX512AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers fast, reliable storage tailored for enterprise servers. Its hot-pluggable 3.5-inch design fits standard bays while delivering consistent performance through a single SAS port at 3GB/s. This drive is a practical choice for environments where both speed and quick maintenance matter.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	FX512AV

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
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	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

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

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

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive is built for high-performance data storage and quick access in demanding enterprise environments. Its fast 15,000 RPM speed and SAS 3GB/s interface make it suitable for applications requiring rapid read/write operations. Often found in servers and storage arrays, this hard drive supports mission-critical workloads needing reliable and efficient data handling. IT professionals and system administrators typically use such drives to maintain uptime and streamline storage management. Key Features High spindle speed enables fast data access and reduced latency Robust SAS connection ensures dependable and consistent throughput Hot-swappable design minimizes system downtime during replacements 3.5-inch size fits standard server drive bays for easy integration Single-port setup simplifies connectivity without compromising performance This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers, data centers, and storage systems where speed and reliability are essential. It helps maintain system performance under heavy workloads and facilitates straightforward drive upgrades or replacements.

Use Cases
The FX512AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is designed for high-demand server and enterprise storage environments where rapid data access and reliability are critical. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing data centers, virtualization platforms, and large-scale transactional databases that require consistent high throughput and minimal downtime. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance database servers in enterprise IT infrastructures requiring fast read/write operations. Deploying in rack-mounted servers within data centers to handle virtualization workloads efficiently. Integrating into storage clusters for intensive transactional processing and data analytics environments. Facilitating quick drive replacement in remote or edge computing locations through its hot-pluggable design. Enhancing SMB networks with scalable and reliable storage solutions for critical business applications. This drive's reliable 3GB/s SAS interface and hot-swappable form factor help maintain operational continuity while enabling ease of maintenance. Its consistent performance supports scalability and uptime in environments where storage speed directly impacts overall system efficiency.