Name: AP729A HPE 450GB 10K RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel Dual Port 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: HPE
SKU: AP729A
Price: 161.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 450GB 10K RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel 3.5-inch hard drive (AP729A) delivers enterprise-grade performance with its high-speed spindle, dual-port Fibre Channel interface, and hot-swap functionality. It's suited for storage arrays requiring reliability, redundancy, and smooth integration into Fibre Channel infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	AP729A

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	Fibre Channel

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The HPE AP729A is a 450GB 3.5-inch hard drive designed for performance-critical enterprise storage systems. Featuring a 10K RPM spindle speed and 4Gb/s dual port Fibre Channel interface, it delivers reliable and fast data access in mission-critical environments. Key Features 450GB capacity for moderate to high-volume data storage 10K RPM rotational speed boosts read/write performance 4Gb/s Fibre Channel interface with dual ports for redundancy 3.5-inch form factor supports standard enterprise enclosures Hot-swap capability enables easy replacement and uptime Ideal for enterprise storage arrays and SAN environments, this drive balances speed and capacity while supporting high availability and efficient maintenance in demanding data operations.

Use Cases
The AP729A HPE 450GB 10K RPM 4Gb/s Fibre Channel dual port hard drive is designed for enterprise storage systems where high availability and rapid data access are critical. It is ideal for IT environments requiring reliable performance in virtualized and clustered storage setups, especially in data centers and large-scale server deployments. How It's Used: Integrated into SAN storage arrays within enterprise data centers to support high-throughput transactional workloads. Deployed in virtualized server farms to improve storage responsiveness and maintain redundancy across Fibre Channel fabrics. Used in high-demand database servers requiring fast spindle speeds and dual-port connectivity for failover protection. Employed in backup and archiving solutions where hot-swap capability allows for minimal downtime during maintenance. Installed in rack-mounted systems that need scalable storage solutions with robust Fibre Channel interface support. This drive enhances operational continuity and scalability by providing dependable performance and hot-swap flexibility in complex storage infrastructures. It supports critical workloads with efficient data transfer and integration into Fibre Channel environments, facilitating resilient and manageable enterprise storage operations.