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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

HP

HP AW556A 2TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

SKU CH-9AXE-JFEYD MPN AW556A

2 TB SATA 3.0 Gb/s 7200 RPM 3.5-inch internal hard drive for server storage

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency3Gb/s
  • 2TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface integrates with existing controllers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Designed for server workloads and continuous operation

HP StorageWorks P2000 2TB SATA Drive

This HP StorageWorks P2000 AW556A is a 2TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for desktop and server storage. It operates at 7200 RPM with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and ships as a bare drive. The unit is sold new and carries the HP Qualified Option designation.

Suits Servers Needing 3.0Gb/s SATA Drives

This drive fits servers and storage arrays that accept 3.5 inch SATA drives at 3.0Gb/s transfer rates. It is not for systems requiring 6Gb/s SATA throughput or 2.5 inch form factors. Buyers needing higher spindle speeds or larger capacities should look at other models.

Deciding Spec Is The 3.0Gb/s SATA Interface

The single specification that decides fit is the 3.0Gb/s SATA interface. Controllers and backplanes limited to this speed will recognise the drive at full performance. Faster 6Gb/s hosts will negotiate down, but the drive cannot exceed the stated transfer rate.

How it compares

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

Price $159.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $80.00 per TB
Pricier than about 57% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Product lineStorageWorks P2000
Model nameAW556A
Total capacity2 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency3Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight1.13 kg
Package size315 × 213 × 147 mm

Questions about this item

What desktop chassis or server bay is needed to fit this 3.5" drive?

The drive uses the standard 3.5-inch form factor, so it fits any desktop tower or server chassis with a 3.5-inch internal bay and a SATA data and power connection.

Will this SATA 3.0Gb/s drive work if my motherboard or controller only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

Yes, SATA is backward compatible, so the drive will operate at the slower 1.5Gb/s link speed when connected to an older controller.

How can I confirm the drive is running at its rated 7200 RPM and 3.0Gb/s transfer rate after installation?

Check the drive model AW556A in BIOS or use a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo to verify 7200 RPM and a SATA 3.0Gb/s negotiated link speed.

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