What is the storage capacity of the HPE 431950-B21?

The HPE 431950-B21 provides 300GB capacity as a SAS hard drive for server/storage units. This size fits 3.5-inch low profile form factor, supporting data-intensive tasks with 15,000 RPM speed and 3.0 GB/sec transfer rate in non-hotplug configurations.

What is the rotational speed of this drive?

It features 15,000 RPM rotational speed, enabling high-performance operations. Combined with 3.0 GB/sec SAS transfer and 300GB capacity in a 3.5-inch low profile, 1-inch height design, it serves single port non-hotplug server applications effectively.

What interface and transfer rate does it use?

The drive uses SAS interface with 3.0 GB/sec external data transfer rate and single port configuration. This supports 15,000 RPM, 300GB storage in 3.5-inch low profile non-hotplug format for server/storage reliability.

What is the form factor of the 431950-B21?

It has a 3.5-inch low profile form factor with 1-inch height, designed for non-hotplug SAS server drives. This accommodates 300GB capacity, 15,000 RPM speed, and 3.0 GB/sec transfer in standard chassis.

Is this drive hot-pluggable?

No, the HPE 431950-B21 is a non-hotplug hard drive for server/storage units. It features SAS single port, 300GB capacity, 15,000 RPM, 3.0 GB/sec rate, and 3.5-inch low profile design for fixed installations.

431950-B21 - HPE 431950-B21 300GB 15K RPM 3.5 SAS NHP Drive

Name: HPE 431950-B21 300GB 15K RPM 3.5 SAS NHP Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 431950-B21
Price: 165 USD
Availability: InStock

431950-B21 - HPE 431950-B21 300GB 15K RPM 3.5 SAS NHP Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 431950-B21 is a 300GB SAS hard drive designed for server and storage applications. It features a 3.0 GB/sec external data transfer rate via its SAS interface, enabling efficient data handling in enterprise environments. With a rotational speed of 15,000 RPM, it supports high-performance read and write operations suitable for demanding workloads. The drive uses a 3.5-inch low profile form factor and 1-inch height, fitting standard server bays. As a single port, non-hotplug SAS device for server/storage units, it provides reliable storage without hot-swap functionality. Key identifiers include HPE option part number 431950-B21, spare part 432147-001, and assembly part 375874-016. This configuration targets datacenter use in SAS-based systems requiring 300GB capacity at elevated spindle speeds.

300GB SAS capacity for server storage
15,000 RPM rotational speed
3.0 GB/sec external transfer rate
3.5-inch low profile form factor
SAS single port interface
1-inch height non-hotplug design

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Featuring

Bytes per Sector
Manufacturer part #	431950-B21
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	HP 300GB 15K 3.5 SP NHP SAS HDD
Workload	MidLine (MDL)
Form Factor	3.5-inch LFF
Bundled With	HPE SmartDrive carrier
Product Line	ProLiant
Product Type	Hard drive for server/storage unit (Non-hotplug)
Hot-Swappable	No
Compatible Bay	2.5in SFF

Compatible systems

HPE ProLiant Gen4/5/6 servers including DL and ML series

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL120, DL160, ML110, ML115, ML150, ML330
Form factor: Tower
Generation: G4, G5, G6
Confirmed compatible from boosthardware.com listing for 431950-B21

Best for

Server Storage
Provides 300GB capacity with 15,000 RPM speed for SAS server environments needing reliable non-hotplug storage.
High Performance Workloads
Delivers 3.0 GB/sec transfer rate and 15K RPM rotation for applications requiring fast data access in 3.5-inch form factor drives.
Datacenter SAS Arrays
Fits as single port SAS device in storage units with 3.5-inch low profile design and 1-inch height.
Enterprise Backup
Supports 300GB storage at 15,000 RPM for backup tasks in non-hotplug server configurations.

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MTBF	2.0 million hours
Max Seek Time	5.36 ms
Average Seek Time	2.72 ms
Data Transfer Rate	3 Gb/s
Track-to-Track Seek Time	0.22 ms

Interface	SAS
Single Port	Yes

HPE 431950-B21 300GB 15K RPM 3.5 SAS NHP Drive