HPE 653955-001B disco rigido enterprise 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6G 2,5"

Data centers running HPE ProLiant servers rely on the HPE 653955-001B to keep mission-critical workloads running without interruption. This 300 GB enterprise hard drive delivers the speed and reliability needed for database operations, virtualization, and high-transaction applications. Its 2.5-inch small form factor and hot-swap support make it easy to service without downtime, while the 10,000 RPM spindle and 6 Gb/s SAS interface ensure rapid data access.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 300 GB
• Interface: SAS 6 Gb/s
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Hot-swap: Yes
• Carrier type: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Buffer size: 64 MB
• Average latency: 2.99 ms
• Average seek time (read): 3.7 ms
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Sector size: 512n
• Power consumption (idle): 6.5 W
• Power consumption (active): 9.5 W
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL380 G7/G8/G9, DL360 G7/G8/G9, ML350 G7/G8/G9

Why choose it

This drive is engineered for enterprise environments where uptime and performance are critical. The SAS interface provides full-duplex communication and higher signal integrity compared to SATA, reducing data corruption risks. The 10K RPM speed balances performance and power efficiency, making it ideal for tiered storage and transactional databases. The Smart Carrier design simplifies drive identification and management in HPE server environments.

Ideal use cases

• Database servers requiring low latency
• Virtualization hosts with moderate I/O loads
• High-availability clusters needing hot-swap storage
• Legacy HPE ProLiant servers needing reliable replacement drives

Good to know

The HPE 653955-001B is a bare drive part number; the complete assembly with Smart Carrier is often listed as 653955-001. It is compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant Gen7, Gen8, and Gen9 servers. Ensure your server's backplane supports 2.5-inch SAS drives and that you have the correct drive caddy before installation. The drive operates at a low power draw, helping to reduce overall data center energy costs.