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Silver 3.5-inch internal hard drive with Fibre Channel connector

HPE

HPE AP729A StorageWorks 450 GB 10000 rpm Fibre Channel SAN hard drive

SKU CH-FDF1-C0BK8

A 450 GB internal SAN hard drive spinning at 10000 rpm with a Fibre Channel interface and hot-swap capability

  • Product typeSAN Hard Drive
  • 450 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10000 rpm spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • Fibre Channel interface connects to SAN environments
  • Hot-swappable design allows drive replacement without downtime
  • Lightweight 1 lb construction simplifies installation

HPE AP729A 450 GB Fibre Channel SAN Drive

The HPE AP729A is a 450 GB internal hard drive built for StorageWorks SAN environments. It spins at 10000 rpm and uses a Fibre Channel interface to deliver block-level storage for enterprise arrays. The drive is hot-swappable, allowing replacement without powering down the enclosure. It targets administrators who need reliable capacity inside a qualified HP hardware stack.

Verify Fibre Channel Backplane

Before ordering, confirm that your storage array or server backplane accepts Fibre Channel drives with the correct connector pin-out. Check that the hot-swap caddy or carrier supplied with your chassis matches the drive form factor. Ensure the SAN controller firmware lists the AP729A as a supported spare. Validate that the existing drive bay provides adequate airflow for a 10000 rpm unit.

Sustained Throughput In Continuous Array Workloads

Under sustained load the 10000 rpm spindle maintains consistent rotational latency for sequential and random I/O patterns typical of database volumes. Hot-swap capability lets a failed unit be replaced while the array continues serving data without interruption. The Fibre Channel link preserves deterministic latency during extended rebuild or backup windows. Mechanical wear follows enterprise duty-cycle ratings for always-on operation.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeSAN Hard Drive

Questions about this item

Does the HPE AP729A ship with any cables, brackets or a tray, or must those be purchased separately?

The unit is an internal hot-swappable drive weighing about 1 lb; no cables, brackets or tray are mentioned in the specifications, so plan to source any required mounting hardware or Fibre Channel cables separately.

The part number AP729A shows 450 GB at 10000 rpm — are there other capacity or speed versions under the same model?

The supplied data lists only the 450 GB, 10000 rpm configuration for part number AP729A; no alternative capacities or spindle speeds are referenced for this specific model.

What does the 10000 rpm spindle speed mean for actual throughput when the drive is installed in a Fibre Channel SAN?

A 10000 rpm Fibre Channel drive typically delivers higher sustained transfer rates and lower average latency than slower-spinning disks, improving random I/O performance in a SAN environment.

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