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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

HP

HP AW556B 2TB 7200 RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-7NDV-RXCP8 MPN AW556B

A 2 TB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeOthers
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
  • 5 inch form factor fits typical drive bays
  • RoHS2 compliant design meets environmental standards

Designed for HP P2000 MSA Arrays

The HP AW556B is a 2TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for the HP P2000 MSA Array System. It operates at 7200 RPM with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The drive ships with a tray for direct installation into the array enclosure.

Suited for array expansion, not general desktop use

This midline drive targets administrators expanding storage capacity within a supported P2000 MSA system. Builders needing a standard desktop boot drive or a SATA 6.0Gb/s connection should look at other models. The specialised firmware and tray are intended for the array environment.

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface sets the speed ceiling

The drive connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s link, which determines the maximum data throughput available to the array controller. A system backplane or controller limited to an earlier SATA revision will restrict performance further. Verify the array controller supports this interface speed before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $168.99
Pricier than about 63% 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 $84.50 per TB
Pricier than about 59% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameAW556B
Total capacity2 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeOthers
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight27.22 kg
Package size323 × 218 × 145 mm

Questions about this item

Will this 3.5" drive fit a standard desktop bay?

The drive uses the 3.5" form factor so it fits any standard desktop drive bay or hot-swap tray designed for 3.5" SATA drives.

How do I install the AW556B and what step is often missed?

Connect the SATA data and power cables then secure the drive with four 3.5" mounting screws; the step often missed is tightening all four screws to prevent vibration noise.

When will this 7200 RPM drive need replacement?

Mechanical drives typically last several years; monitor SMART reallocated-sector counts and replace the drive once the count rises steadily or the drive develops bad sectors.

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