Description
HP 300GB 15K RPM 3.5" SAS HDD 516810-001. Enterprise-class storage, high-speed performance, ideal for HP servers & mission-critical workloads.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP (Hewlett-Packard) |
| Model | EF0300FARMU |
| HP Part Number (P/N) | 516810-001 |
| Spare Part Number | 9FL066-035 |
| Drive Model Code | ST3300657SS |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 6Gbps |
| Speed (RPM) | 15,000 RPM |
| Firmware | HPD5 |
| Lot Number | S-01-1315-7 |
| Serial Number Example | 6SJ53AX5 |
| Voltage Rating | +5V 0.9A, +12V 1.0A |
| Country of Manufacture | China (Seagate OEM for HP) |
| Certifications | CE, UL, TÜV, N176, E145123, D33027, RoHS, KC, CSA |
| Date of Manufacture (DOM) | 10/2012 |
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology LLC (under HP branding) |
Product Features
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Genuine HP 300GB SAS Enterprise HDD, built for performance and reliability.
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15K RPM spindle speed ensures lightning-fast data access.
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3.5-inch form factor ideal for server bays and enterprise storage arrays.
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6Gbps SAS interface for high-throughput data transfers.
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Enterprise-grade build, certified and optimized for HP systems.
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Manufactured by Seagate, branded and certified by HP.
General Product Information
The HP 516810-001 300GB 15K RPM 3.5" SAS HDD (Model EF0300FARMU, ST3300657SS) is an enterprise-class hard drive designed for maximum performance and reliability in mission-critical environments.
With its 15,000 RPM spindle speed, this drive delivers superior read/write speeds compared to traditional 7.2K or 10K drives, making it the ideal choice for data-intensive applications, databases, virtualization, and high-transaction workloads.
Built on Seagate’s enterprise platform and certified by HP, the drive offers 6Gbps SAS connectivity, ensuring rapid throughput and low-latency data access. Its robust error correction and enterprise certifications guarantee reliability in demanding IT infrastructures such as data centers, servers, and RAID storage arrays.
If you are upgrading or replacing drives in HP ProLiant servers or other SAS-enabled systems, the HP 516810-001 provides a cost-effective, performance-driven, and reliable storage solution.
Technical Specifications Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HP (Seagate OEM) |
| Model | EF0300FARMU |
| HP Part Number | 516810-001 |
| Spare Part Number | 9FL066-035 |
| Drive Model | ST3300657SS |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 6Gbps |
| Rotational Speed | 15,000 RPM |
| Firmware | HPD5 |
| Voltage | +5V 0.9A, +12V 1.0A |
| Certifications | CE, UL, TÜV, RoHS, N176, KC, CSA |
| Manufacture Date | October 2012 |
| Country | China |
Compatible Products
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HP ProLiant Servers (various G6, G7, G8, G9 series with 3.5" SAS bays).
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Enterprise-class storage arrays with SAS 6Gbps interfaces.
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RAID controllers supporting 15K SAS drives.
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Operating systems: Windows Server, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS), VMware ESXi.
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Compatible with Dell, IBM, and other SAS systems (when used with hot-swap trays).
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise servers handling large-scale transactions.
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Database servers requiring high IOPS.
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Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) environments.
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Financial and analytical applications.
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Data centers and mission-critical workloads.
Comparison Angle
Compared to 10K and 7.2K RPM drives, this 15K RPM enterprise HDD provides superior IOPS, reduced latency, and higher throughput, making it the top choice for performance-heavy workloads. Unlike consumer-grade SATA drives, it includes dual-port SAS support, improving redundancy, fault tolerance, and uptime in enterprise systems.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Higher capacity SAS drives (600GB, 900GB, 1.2TB, 1.8TB).
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Enterprise SSDs for hybrid performance upgrades.
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HP Smart Array RAID controllers.
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HP server memory upgrades.
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Hot-swap drive trays/caddies for ProLiant servers.