Name: QW897A HP 4x450GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Server Hard Drives with Magazine
Brand: HP
SKU: QW897A
Price: 387.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 4 x 450GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive set offers reliable, high-speed storage ideal for enterprise server environments. It fits into standard 2.5-inch bays and connects via a 6Gb/s SAS interface, balancing performance and capacity for demanding workloads.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	QW897A

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This HP 4 x 450GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive set is built for high-performance storage environments requiring reliable capacity and speed. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise servers that demand quick access to large amounts of data. Often found in critical applications like database management and virtualization, these drives provide consistent performance for IT professionals looking to optimize storage infrastructure. The included drive magazine simplifies swapping and maintenance. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle speed for reduced latency 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures rapid data transfer rates Compact 2.5-inch size saves space in dense server racks Set of four drives increases total storage capacity Magazine design streamlines installation and replacement This hard drive set is typically deployed in enterprise servers where uptime and data speed are essential. It helps maintain efficient workflow by providing dependable storage performance without sacrificing physical space. IT teams benefit from easier drive management thanks to the magazine system.

Use Cases
The HP 4 x 450GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive set is designed for enterprise server environments requiring high-performance storage with reliable throughput. It is suitable for data centers and IT infrastructures where workload consistency and fast data access are critical, particularly in virtualization and transaction-heavy applications. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in enterprise data centers to ensure rapid VM provisioning and responsive performance. Deploying in mid-size to large storage clusters for database applications requiring low latency and high IOPS. Utilized in rack-mounted servers that demand dense storage with fast SAS connectivity in constrained physical spaces. Enabling file and print servers in SMB environments that handle moderate data throughput with reliability. Integrated into edge computing nodes where compact, high-speed storage reduces data access bottlenecks. This hard drive configuration aids operational efficiency by balancing speed and capacity in server deployments, facilitating scalable storage solutions that maintain performance under multi-tenant or transaction-oriented workloads.