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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with label showing 120 GB capacity

HPE

HPE 431908-001 120 GB 2.5" SATA 5400 rpm hard drive

SKU CH-374V-CXTZG

A 120 GB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive spinning at 5400 rpm, hot-swappable for HP ProLiant BL680c G5 server blades

  • Plug typeHard Drive
  • 120 GB capacity stores critical server data
  • 5400 rpm spindle speed delivers reliable performance
  • SATA interface integrates with existing storage controllers
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense blade chassis
  • Hot-swappable design enables drive replacement without downtime

HPE 120 GB SATA server drive

The HPE 431908-001 is a 120 GB 2.5" internal hard drive built for server environments. It uses a SATA interface and spins at 5400 rpm. The drive is hot-swappable and qualified for HP ProLiant systems. It is intended for administrators who need a direct replacement or capacity expansion in supported bays.

Interface and form factor

The single specification that decides fit is the SATA interface combined with a 2.5" form factor. The drive connects through a standard SATA port and occupies a 2.5" drive bay. Hot-swap capability allows removal without powering down the server. Buyers whose chassis or backplane requires a different connector or a 3.5" form factor cannot use this unit.

Capacity and headroom

At 120 GB the drive suits operating-system volumes, light application logs or small database instances. Sequential throughput is limited by the 5400 rpm spindle speed, so sustained write workloads will saturate quickly. It is not suited for large media libraries, heavy virtualization storage or workloads demanding high IOPS. Buyers needing more space or faster access should select a higher-capacity or higher-speed alternative.

How it compares

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Price $86.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Power
Plug typeHard Drive

Questions about this item

What does the 5400 rpm spindle speed mean for real-world server use?

The 5400 rpm spindle speed provides steady sequential throughput for bulk storage tasks such as logs, backups or archival data on the HP ProLiant BL680c G5 blade.

Which SATA revision does the drive use and what practical throughput ceiling does that impose?

The drive uses a SATA interface; the controller in the BL680c G5 blade will negotiate the link speed, capping sustained transfers at the SATA generation supported by that server.

Will this 2.5" drive fit directly into the BL680c G5 blade bay without an adapter?

Yes, the 2.5" form factor matches the hot-swappable drive bays in the HP ProLiant BL680c G5 server blade for tool-less installation.

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