Name: FX578AV HP 450GB 15K RPM SAS 3GB/s Dual Port 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: FX578AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built to deliver fast and dependable storage in professional server environments. Its hot-pluggable, dual-port design fits well in systems needing both speed and reliability, making it a practical choice for managing critical data workloads with minimal interruption.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	FX578AV

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 3Gb/s
Cache	8 MB
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 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 450GB hard drive is designed to provide high-speed storage performance with its 15,000 RPM spindle speed and SAS 3Gb/s interface. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays where fast data access and reliability are vital. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on drives like this to support demanding workloads and maintain uptime. Key Features Offers a 3.5-inch form factor compatible with many server racks Dual-port SAS allows for redundant connections to improve fault tolerance Supports hot-swapping, reducing downtime during drive replacements Optimized for performance-intensive applications requiring quick data retrieval Designed to operate efficiently in multi-drive storage environments This hard drive is typically deployed in data centers and high-performance computing setups where storage speed and availability matter most. It plays a key role in handling transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and other critical enterprise tasks without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The HP 450GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for high-performance, high-reliability storage demands typical in enterprise and data center server environments. It benefits IT professionals managing critical transactional workloads requiring sustained throughput and minimal downtime. How It's Used: Implementing tiered storage in virtualization platforms where fast I/O response improves VM performance for enterprise IT. Deploying in storage clusters within data centers to ensure dependable, low-latency access for database applications. Utilizing in remote office server racks to maintain robust data availability with hot-plug capability for streamlined maintenance. Supporting transactional workloads in financial services environments requiring dual-port redundancy for uninterrupted data access. Integrating within backup and archival servers where high spindle speeds reduce backup windows in large-scale SMB networks. This drive's design supports operational efficiency by enabling rapid data transfers and fault-tolerant configurations, facilitating scalable storage solutions that align with demanding enterprise workflows and minimize service disruptions.