Name: GL630AV HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS 3GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: GL630AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GL630AV HP 300GB hard drive is a high-speed SAS storage device designed primarily for server environments. It provides quick data access and supports hot-swapping to help maintain system availability. This drive fits standard 3.5-inch bays and connects through a single SAS port, making it a practical component in enterprise storage setups.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	GL630AV

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.0
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This GL630AV HP hard drive is built for demanding environments where speed and reliability are critical. It delivers 300GB of storage space with a fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for tasks that require quick data access and transfer. Often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays, this hard drive is designed to handle intensive workloads and large data volumes. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its hot-pluggable feature, which lets them swap drives without shutting down the system. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM for reduced latency and quicker data retrieval 3GB/s SAS interface offering stable and efficient data transfer Compact 3.5-inch form factor fits standard server bays Hot-swappable to minimize system downtime during maintenance Single-port connection simplifies integration with existing hardware This hard drive is commonly deployed in servers powering business-critical applications, database management, and virtualization environments. Its fast spin speed and SAS interface make it a reliable choice where performance and uptime are priorities.

Use Cases
The GL630AV HP 300GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for enterprise server environments requiring rapid data retrieval and consistent uptime. IT professionals managing virtualization hosts or database servers will find its hot-pluggable capability useful for maintaining service continuity during hardware swaps. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers hosting virtualization workloads for accelerated storage performance. Integrated within storage clusters to support high-frequency read/write operations in enterprise IT systems. Utilized in SMB server setups demanding reliable hot-swappable drives to minimize operational disruptions. Employed in remote office servers requiring fast SAS connectivity and easy maintenance without downtime. Installed in database servers supporting transactional applications needing consistent low-latency access. This drive's combination of high spindle speed and hot-plug capability enhances operational efficiency by enabling swift data handling and maintenance. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays supports scalability in mixed server environments where performance and uptime are critical.