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Silver 3.5-inch SAS hard drive with black mounting tray

HP

HP EF0300FARMU 300GB 15000 RPM SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-X7TF-F8MSG MPN EF0300FARMU

A 300 GB 15000 RPM SAS 3.5" internal hard drive with tray for hot-plug server storage

  • InterfaceSAS
  • Capacity300GB
  • Flash Memory Capacity300
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
  • RPM15000 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SAS 6 Gbit/s interface enables fast transfers
  • Dual-port design provides redundant connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor with tray fits standard bays

HP 300GB 15K SAS Enterprise Drive

This HP EF0300FARMU is a 300GB 15000 RPM SAS hard drive built for enterprise servers and storage arrays. It uses a 3.5 inch form factor and includes a hot-plug tray for direct installation into compatible bays. The dual-port SAS interface supports 6Gbits throughput for demanding workloads.

Suits High-IOPS Workloads Not Capacity-First Buyers

This drive suits applications needing high transaction rates such as databases or virtualisation hosts where 15000 RPM latency matters. Buyers who want maximum terabytes per pound should look at larger-capacity nearline drives instead. The SLC NAND flash memory type further supports write-intensive enterprise use cases.

Dual-Port 6Gbits SAS Interface

The single specification that decides fit is the dual-port 6Gbits SAS interface which requires a controller or backplane with matching SAS ports. Verify your server or array accepts this exact interface before purchase. The drive will not operate on interfaces that do not support dual-port SAS signalling.

Highlights

  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SAS 6 Gbit/s interface enables fast transfers
  • Dual-port design provides redundant connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor with tray fits standard bays

Specifications

BrandHP
ModelEF0300FARMU
InterfaceSAS
Capacity300GB
Flash Memory Capacity300
NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
RPM15000 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How is the HP EF0300FARMU installed in a 3.5-inch bay, and what step is often missed?

Slide the supplied tray into the hot-plug bay until the SAS connectors seat firmly, then secure the tray latch; the step often missed is not pushing the tray far enough for both ports to engage.

What maintenance or replacement will the HP EF0300FARMU need later?

The 15000 RPM mechanical drive will eventually require replacement when bearing wear or media errors appear; no user-serviceable parts exist inside the sealed helium-free enclosure.

What limit appears first on the HP EF0300FARMU under sustained write loads?

The 6 Gbit SAS dual-port interface caps sustained throughput, so the controller bottleneck shows up before the 15000 RPM platters reach their own transfer ceiling.

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