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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connectors

HP

HP 571232-B21 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-SABA-ZJXSH MPN 571232-B21

250 GB desktop hard drive spins at 7200 RPM over a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for reliable server storage

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Key featuresNon-hot Plug
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 250 GB capacity provides essential storage for entry servers
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface ensures broad system compatibility
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Non-hot-plug design suited for fixed server installations

HP Entry 250 GB SATA drive

The HP 571232-B21 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for entry-level server environments. It delivers 250 GB of storage on a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM for responsive data access.

Retail packaging includes installation basics

The retail pack supplies the drive in protective packaging ready for immediate installation. No additional cables, brackets or software utilities are mentioned in the manufacturer data.

7200 RPM spindle speed determines throughput

The 7200 RPM rotation rate is the key specification that defines sustained transfer performance for this SATA drive. Buyers who need higher random I/O or lower latency should consider solid-state alternatives.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $148.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $595.96 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineEntry
Model name571232-B21
Total capacity250 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size251 × 201 × 173 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 7200 RPM spindle need lubrication or bearing service over time?

The 7200 RPM mechanism is sealed and requires no user lubrication or bearing service during its operational life.

Which limit appears first during sustained writes: the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface or the 7200 RPM platter speed?

The 3.0Gb/s SATA interface caps sustained throughput before the 7200 RPM platters reach their maximum transfer rate.

How much heat and noise does the 3.5" 7200 RPM drive produce when running continuously in a server?

The 3.5" 7200 RPM unit generates typical mechanical-drive heat and audible seek noise under constant server workloads.

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