The HPE 300GB 2.5-inch SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF Hard Drive is a high-performance storage solution designed for demanding enterprise environments. Offering a capacity of 300GB, this hard drive is ideal for applications that require fast access to substantial amounts of data, such as databases, virtual machines, and other critical applications.

With a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM, the drive provides rapid data retrieval, which is crucial for maintaining high performance in data-intensive tasks. The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 12Gb/s interface supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps, significantly enhancing the speed and efficiency of data handling compared to older generation SAS drives.

The 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design ensures compatibility with modern server setups, where space is often at a premium. The drive is equipped with a 32MB cache, which helps to further boost performance by reducing access times and accelerating data transfer rates.

Featuring an average latency of 3.0 ms and seek times of approximately 4.5 ms for read operations and 5.0 ms for write operations, the drive ensures consistent and reliable data access. The 512-byte emulation (512e) sector size offers broad compatibility, making it suitable for integration into a variety of systems and environments.

The drive supports hot swapping, allowing for easy replacement or upgrades without requiring system downtime, which helps to minimize disruptions and maintain operational efficiency. It operates within a temperature range of 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F), making it resilient to the conditions typically found in enterprise data centers.

Compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and other systems that support 2.5-inch SAS drives, the HPE 300GB 2.5-inch SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF Hard Drive combines high capacity, fast performance, and robust reliability, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking a dependable storage solution for their critical applications.