653960-001 - HPE 653960-001 300GB SAS 6G 15K SFF Enterprise Hard Drive

Name: HPE 653960-001 300GB SAS 6G 15K SFF Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: 653960-001
Price: 98 USD
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653960-001 - HPE 653960-001 300GB SAS 6G 15K SFF Enterprise Hard Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 653960-001 is a 300GB enterprise-class SAS hard drive designed for ProLiant server environments. It features a 2.5 inch small form factor with a 15000 RPM spindle speed and 6 Gbps SAS interface, delivering 600 MBps data transfer rate. The drive includes a SmartDrive Carrier for hot-swap capability and dual-port connectivity. With an average seek time of 2.9 milliseconds and maximum seek time of 5.3 milliseconds, it provides responsive performance for demanding workloads. Operating temperature range spans 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The 512-byte sector size and Serial Attached SCSI 2 interface ensure compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and newer server platforms across BL, DL, ML, SL, WS, and XL series.

15000 RPM spindle speed with 2.9 ms average seek time
SAS 6 Gbps dual-port interface with 600 MBps transfer rate
2.5 inch SFF with SmartDrive Carrier for hot-swap capability
300GB capacity in compact form factor for high-density storage
Enterprise-class workload rating for mission-critical applications
Operating range 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit for data center deployment

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	653960-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	653960-001
Capacity	300 GB
Form Factor	2.5 inch SFF (Small Form Factor)
Carrier Type	SmartDrive Carrier (SC)
Product Line	HPE ProLiant Enterprise Hard Drive
Product Type	Hard Drive; Hot-Swap; Enterprise
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Compatible Bays	2.5 inch SFF

Compatible systems

HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 blade and rack servers; not compatible with MSA storage arrays

HPE ProLiant
Model: BL420c; BL460c; BL465c; BL660c
Form factor: Blade
Generation: Gen8; Gen9; Gen10
Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers; Not for use in MSA products

Best for

High-performance storage
The 15000 RPM spindle speed and 600 MBps data transfer rate support demanding I/O operations. Average seek time of 2.9 milliseconds enables rapid data access for latency-sensitive applications.
Database servers
Enterprise-class performance with dual-port SAS connectivity and hot-swap capability via SmartDrive Carrier. Suitable for ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 database server deployments requiring reliable storage.
Virtualization platforms
The 300GB capacity and 6 Gbps SAS interface support virtual machine storage requirements. Compatible with HPE ProLiant BL and DL series blade and rack servers used in virtualized environments.
Mission-critical applications
Enterprise workload classification with dual-port design and hot-swap functionality minimize downtime. Operating temperature range of 50 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit ensures stable performance in controlled data center environments.

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300GB SAS Hard Drives 15K RPM SAS Hard Drives 2.5-inch SAS Hard Drives Refurbished Enterprise Hard Drives

Drive Technology	Air

Average Seek Time	2.9 ms
Maximum Seek Time	5.3 ms
Track-to-Track Seek Time	0.4 ms
External Data Transfer Rate	600 MBps

Dual Port	Yes
Interface	SAS 6 Gb/s (Serial Attached SCSI)
Interface Ports	1 x SAS 6 Gb/s

What is the data transfer rate of the HPE 653960-001?

The HPE 653960-001 delivers a sustained data transfer rate of 600 MBps over its SAS 6 Gbps interface. This throughput supports concurrent multi-user access and large sequential data operations typical in enterprise server environments. The dual-port connectivity allows load balancing across storage controllers for optimized performance.

Is this drive compatible with hot-swap replacement?

Yes, the HPE 653960-001 includes a SmartDrive Carrier that enables hot-swap capability. This allows drive replacement without powering down the server, minimizing maintenance windows and operational downtime. The dual-port SAS design further supports redundancy during drive transitions.

What are the seek time specifications?

The drive features an average seek time of 2.9 milliseconds, maximum seek time of 5.3 milliseconds, and track-to-track seek time of 0.4 milliseconds. These low latency metrics enable responsive random access performance for transactional databases and virtualized workloads requiring rapid data retrieval.

What server models are compatible with the 653960-001?

The HPE 653960-001 is compatible with ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and newer servers including BL420c, BL460c, BL465c, BL660c, DL380p, DL360p, DL380e, DL385p, DL560, DL580, DL120, DL160, DL180, DL320e, DL360e, DL388, and ML150 series. Verify specific model compatibility before procurement.

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

The HPE 653960-001 measures 3 by 4.7 by 0.6 inches and weighs 25.57 ounces. The 2.5 inch small form factor enables high-density storage configurations in blade servers and compact 1U systems while maintaining standard thermal and mechanical compatibility.

What operating temperature range is supported?

The drive operates reliably between 50 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature range aligns with standard data center cooling specifications, ensuring stable performance in controlled server room environments without requiring specialized thermal management.

HPE 653960-001 300GB SAS 6G 15K SFF Enterprise Hard Drive

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HPE 653960-001 300GB SAS 6G 15K SFF Enterprise Hard Drive

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