Name: FX655AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: FX655AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The FX655AV 300GB 15K RPM SAS 3GB/s hard drive is a dependable storage solution designed for enterprise servers and data centers. It provides fast access to data and easy maintenance with hot-pluggable capabilities, fitting seamlessly into most 3.5-inch drive bays used in professional environments.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	FX655AV

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	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

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

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This hard drive is built for high-performance server environments, offering a balance of speed and capacity for demanding applications. It’s often found in enterprise storage systems where rapid data retrieval and reliability are critical. Designed for IT professionals managing data centers or high-throughput servers, it supports continuous operation and quick maintenance with its hot-plug capability. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency in data access Compatibility with standard SAS interfaces in enterprise setups Robust 3.5-inch size fits most server bays Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during servicing Single-port connection simplifies cabling and integration This drive is commonly deployed in environments like database servers, virtualization hosts, and mission-critical business applications. Its combination of speed and capacity helps keep operations running smoothly without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The FX655AV HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS 3GB/s hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise data centers and server environments where rapid and reliable data access is critical. IT professionals managing high-performance storage arrays or virtualization hosts benefit from its hot-pluggable design, enabling minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades. How It's Used: Deploying in enterprise storage clusters to support transactional databases with high I/O demands. Utilized within virtualization environments to provide fast, consistent storage for multiple virtual machines. Integrated into rack-mounted servers in data centers requiring scalable storage with quick replacement capabilities. Supporting mission-critical applications in financial services where low latency and high throughput are essential. Employed in remote office server setups that need dependable storage with easy servicing to reduce onsite IT intervention. This drive's performance and hot-plug feature contribute to maintaining operational efficiency and flexibility in dynamic enterprise infrastructures. Its compatibility with common 3.5-inch bays allows for straightforward scalability and streamlined maintenance routines in professional IT environments.