HPE Mission Critical 300GB 10K SAS 12Gb/s 2.5 inch Hot-Swap HDD with Basic Carrier P40430-H21

The HPE Mission Critical hard drive delivers 300GB of enterprise-class storage in a 2.5-inch small form factor, engineered for 24/7 operation in demanding server environments. Its 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 12Gb/s SAS interface combine to provide rapid data access and high throughput, while hot-swap capability allows replacement without downtime.

Advantages

This drive is built for reliability in mission-critical applications. The 12Gb/s SAS interface doubles the bandwidth of previous-generation 6Gb/s drives, reducing bottlenecks in transactional workloads. The included HPE Basic Carrier ensures compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems, simplifying installation and maintenance. Hot-swap support minimizes service interruptions, and the 2.5-inch form factor enables higher drive density per rack unit.

Suitable for

• Enterprise server storage for databases and virtualization
• High-performance computing clusters requiring low latency
• HPE ProLiant and compatible storage arrays
• Data centers needing reliable, hot-swappable drives

Key specifications

• Capacity: 300 GB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Carrier: HPE Basic Carrier included
• Data transfer rate: 1.2 GB/s external

Recommendations

For IT administrators seeking a balance of performance and reliability, this HPE Mission Critical drive is an excellent choice for high-availability server environments. Its enterprise-class design and hot-swap functionality make it ideal for maintaining uptime in critical systems.