Name: GM562AV HP 300GB 15K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Server Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: GM562AV
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The GM562AV HP 300GB hard drive delivers fast and dependable storage optimized for server environments. Its 15,000 RPM speed coupled with a 3Gb/s SAS interface makes it suitable for tasks that demand rapid data retrieval and consistent uptime. Typically, it fits into 3.5-inch drive bays in enterprise-grade servers where performance and easy serviceability matter.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	GM562AV

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 3Gb/s
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 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This HP 300GB hard drive offers a reliable storage solution with a high spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, ensuring quick access to data. It uses a SAS interface at 3Gb/s, which is common in enterprise environments for its stability and performance. Built for servers and data centers, this drive is often found in setups requiring fast read/write capabilities and efficient storage management. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to enhance server performance and maintain uptime. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle for low latency 3Gb/s SAS interface tailored for enterprise systems 300GB capacity balances space and speed Hot-pluggable design simplifies maintenance and upgrades Single port connectivity ensures straightforward integration This drive is frequently deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where performance and reliability are critical. Its hot-pluggable nature allows quick replacement without downtime, making it a practical choice for busy data centers.

Use Cases
The GM562AV HP 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments where rapid data access and high reliability are critical. IT professionals managing data centers or virtualization clusters benefit from its high-performance spindle speed and hot-pluggable design, enabling minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades. How It's Used: Supporting high-input/output operations in database servers within large enterprise IT infrastructures. Implementing fast storage tiers in virtualization platforms to accelerate VM disk performance in data centers. Deploying in rack-mounted servers for financial services requiring consistent low-latency access to transactional data. Utilizing in storage arrays for cloud service providers to maintain high availability and quick data retrieval. Integrating into edge computing nodes that demand durable and rapid access storage under continuous load. This hard drive's combination of speed and hot-swappability enhances operational efficiency by reducing service interruptions in critical applications. Its compatibility with 3.5-inch enterprise bays ensures scalability for growing storage demands while maintaining consistent performance in demanding workloads.