Name: P3578-60000 HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 160Mb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: P3578-60000
Price: 212.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 72.8GB 10,000 RPM SCSI 160Mb/s 3.5-inch hard drive offers a solid blend of capacity and speed for enterprise storage. It fits into server environments requiring dependable data access and supports workloads that demand steady performance without moving to higher capacity or more modern interfaces.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	P3578-60000

Technical Information
Capacity	72.8GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SCSI

Physical Characteristics
Height	25.4 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146 mm
Dimensions	25.4 mm x 101.6 mm x 146 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This HP 72.8GB hard drive is built for servers and enterprise storage systems requiring reliable performance and moderate capacity. It's commonly used in business environments that run critical applications and need consistent data throughput. Often found in data centers and networked storage arrays, this hard drive is suited for IT professionals managing server hardware or storage arrays where speed and reliability are key. Key Features High spindle speed helps reduce latency during data reads and writes Stable SCSI interface supports multitasking and multiple device setups Compact 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays 160Mb/s transfer rate balances speed and data integrity Designed to handle continuous operation in demanding environments This hard drive is typically deployed in mid-tier servers and storage systems where uptime matters and workloads are steady but not extreme. Its balance of size, speed, and interface makes it practical for legacy systems and certain enterprise applications.

Use Cases
The HP 72.8GB 10,000 RPM SCSI hard drive is designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable and consistent data throughput. It is particularly suited for legacy server infrastructures and applications where steady performance and compatibility with existing SCSI storage arrays are critical. How It's Used: Deployment in mid-tier data centers running legacy SCSI-based storage clusters supporting virtual machine hosts. Integration into enterprise mail and messaging servers demanding balanced random I/O without transitioning to newer interfaces. Use within financial transaction systems requiring durable storage with predictable latency for audit and record-keeping. Incorporation into manufacturing control systems where consistent data logging and retrieval over SCSI infrastructure is maintained. Utilization in remote office servers with existing SCSI infrastructure needing reliable storage for file sharing and backups. This hard drive supports operational stability by delivering consistent performance in environments where modern interface upgrades are impractical. Its combination of speed and capacity ensures sustained data access, contributing to scalable and manageable storage solutions within established enterprise systems.

P3578-60000 HP 72.8GB 10K RPM SCSI 160Mb/s 3.5-in Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

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