Name: GM557AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: GM557AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GM557AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive serves as a fast, reliable storage solution designed primarily for enterprise server environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and connects via a SAS interface, providing quick data access and easy maintenance with its hot-pluggable design.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	GM557AV

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

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments where speed and reliability matter. Its 15,000 RPM spindle speed allows rapid data retrieval, making it suitable for servers and storage arrays that handle intensive workloads. Often found in data centers and business-critical systems, this drive supports continuous operation and quick replacement thanks to its hot-pluggable design. IT professionals and system administrators typically use this drive to maintain system uptime and streamline hardware management. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM operation reduces wait times during read/write tasks Single-port SAS interface offers stable data transfer at 3Gb/s 3.5-inch size fits standard server drive bays with ease Hot-swappable capability minimizes downtime during drive replacement Robust build designed for enterprise-grade reliability This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and SAN environments where constant data access is critical. Its balance of speed and capacity helps maintain performance while supporting demanding applications.

Use Cases
The GM557AV HP 300GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for enterprise server environments requiring high-speed data throughput and reliability. It is ideal for IT infrastructures where rapid access to transactional data and low-latency storage are critical, such as virtualization hosts and database servers. How It's Used: Deploying in data center rack servers to handle intensive database transactions with minimal latency. Supporting virtualization platforms that demand consistent I/O performance for multiple virtual machines. Integrating into storage clusters where rapid data retrieval and durability are essential for enterprise applications. Utilizing in financial services environments where quick access to real-time data impacts decision-making processes. Replacing or upgrading drives in existing SAS-based enterprise servers to maintain system uptime through hot-pluggable functionality. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering sustained high-speed performance in demanding workloads. Its hot-pluggable design facilitates scalable maintenance and upgrades, supporting continuous availability and optimized resource utilization within complex IT environments.