HPE 300GB 6G SATA VE 2.5 SC Enterprise Hard Drive (VK0300GDUQV)

Data centers running HPE ProLiant servers depend on reliable, high-capacity storage to keep critical workloads online. The HPE 300GB 6G SATA VE 2.5 SC hard drive delivers a proven 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 6Gb/s SATA interface, making it a solid choice for boot volumes, web servers, and entry-level virtualization. Its 2.5-inch small form factor with HPE Smart Carrier enables hot-swap installation in compatible server bays, reducing downtime during maintenance or upgrades.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 300 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF with HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Drive tier: Midline (MDL) / Value Endurance (VE)
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Cache buffer size: 64 MB
• Average latency: 4.17 ms
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1.2 million hours
• Sector size: 512n (Native)
• Power consumption (idle): 6.5 W
• Power consumption (operating): 9.5 W
• Operating temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
• Storage temperature: -40°C to 65°C (-40°F to 149°F)
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Servers

Why choose it

This drive combines HPE's rigorous testing with a cost-effective SATA interface, ensuring compatibility and reliability in ProLiant environments. The Smart Carrier provides visual status indicators and simplifies drive identification, while the 7200 RPM speed balances performance and energy efficiency for always-on applications.

Ideal use cases

• Boot drives for HPE ProLiant servers
• Web hosting and file serving
• Entry-level virtualization and hyper-converged setups
• Backup to disk and archiving
• Small business server storage

Good to know

The drive is hot-swappable when used with a compatible HPE Smart Array controller or HBA, allowing replacement without shutting down the server. It is a midline (MDL) drive, meaning it is optimized for workloads that require a balance of capacity, performance, and cost. Ensure your server firmware is up to date for full compatibility.