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Silver 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive with hot-swap tray

HP

HP AP859A 450GB 15000 RPM SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-HDVF-5NF9T MPN AP859A

Enterprise-grade 450 GB SAS hard drive spins at 15 000 RPM in a 3.5-inch hot-swap tray for server workloads

  • Total capacity450 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Key featuresLFF Dual Port
  • 15,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access for transactional workloads
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface provides reliable dual-port connectivity to host controllers
  • 450 GB capacity stores business-critical datasets on a single drive
  • 5-inch large form factor fits standard server drive bays with hot-swap trays
  • Designed for HP P2000 arrays to simplify integration in enterprise environments

HP P2000 450 GB SAS drive

This 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive delivers 450 GB of storage on a SAS 6Gb/s interface spinning at 15000 RPM. It belongs to the HP P2000 series and is built for server environments that demand high-throughput, dual-port reliability.

Installation and common issues

The drive uses a standard LFF SAS connector and hot-swap tray, so it slides into a compatible server bay without tools. Problems usually arise when the backplane or controller does not support 6Gb/s SAS signalling or when the system firmware lacks the correct drive profiles.

Compatibility checklist

Verify that your server or storage array accepts 3.5 inch LFF SAS drives with dual-port operation at 6Gb/s. Confirm the backplane provides the correct power and signal pinout for hot-swap insertion. Ensure the RAID or HBA controller lists this drive model in its supported hardware matrix.

How it compares

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

Price $519.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 450 GB
Lower than about 82% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $1,155.53 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 lineP2000
Model nameAP859A
Total capacity450 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.10 kg
Package size318 × 222 × 146 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 15000 RPM drive is spinning correctly after installation?

The drive should appear in your server BIOS or RAID controller at 450GB with a SAS 6Gb/s link speed and no SMART errors reported.

What comes in the retail box and what must I purchase separately?

The retail package includes the 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with a hot-swap tray; cables, brackets and a SAS controller are not included.

Which capacity from the P2000 series should I choose for a 15K SAS workload?

This model provides 450GB; select it when you need that exact capacity at 15000 RPM with dual-port SAS connectivity.

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