HP Enterprise 250GB 7.2K 3.5 inch SATA Entry HDD 571230-S21

Data center technicians and IT administrators rely on the HP Enterprise 571230-S21 hard drive to keep ProLiant servers running smoothly. This 250GB entry-level drive delivers dependable storage for operating systems, logs, and light workloads in enterprise environments.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 250 GB
• Interface: SATA II (3 Gbps)
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Form factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Cache buffer: 16 MB
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Sector size: 512n
• Average latency: 4.17 ms
• Seek time (read): < 8.5 ms
• MTBF: 1,200,000 hours
• Feature: Rotational Vibration Safeguard

Why choose it

Built for entry-level server storage, this drive balances capacity and performance for everyday enterprise tasks. Its 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures responsive data access, while the 16 MB cache smooths read/write operations. Hot-swap capability allows replacement without downtime, and Rotational Vibration Safeguard maintains reliability in multi-drive enclosures.

Ideal use cases

• Boot drives for HPE ProLiant servers
• Storing system logs and monitoring data
• Light database or file serving in small business environments
• Cost-effective capacity expansion for non-critical workloads

Good to know

This drive is designed for enterprise server compatibility and is not intended for consumer desktops. It uses a 3.5-inch LFF form factor and SATA II interface, ensuring easy integration into compatible HPE server bays.