The HP 2 TB SATA HDD 7.2 k RPM 6 Gb/s 3.5″ Hard Drive (QB576AT / QB576AA) is an enterprise-class, midline SATA internal hard drive designed for use in HP servers, storage systems, workstations, and desktops. It offers a large 2 TB capacity with a 7200 RPM rotational speed and SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface to deliver a balance of storage space, reliable performance, and affordability for everyday server and storage tasks. This drive is suitable for general storage, backup, archival, file services, and moderate business workloads.
Capacity: 2 TB (approx. 2,000 GB) — ample space for data, applications, files, and backups.
Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) for high-speed data transfers compatible with standard SATA ports.
Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM — delivers steady sequential throughput and good all-purpose performance.
Cache: Typical enterprise SATA models include 64 MB cache to smooth read/write performance.
Form Factor: 3.5″ Large Form Factor (LFF) — standard sizing for servers, workstations, and desktops.
SATA Compatibility: Works with most HP ProLiant and HPE servers with SATA bays or SATA controllers; also compatible with PCs and workstations that support SATA III.
MidLine (MDL) Workload: Rated for moderate enterprise workloads — ideal for file servers, general storage arrays, or backup systems.
Hot-Swap (Varies by Model): Some part versions are hot-swappable when used with compatible hot-plug backplanes; others are not — always check server bay support.
File & Backup Storage: Store large volumes of data, multimedia, or business files.
General Server Storage: Suitable for HP servers handling storage pools or secondary volumes.
Workstations & Desktops: Can be used in high-capacity SATA storage bays.
Data Archival: Good for less I/O-intensive archival or extended storage tasks.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / Part | QB576AT / QB576AA / similar HP midline 2 TB SATA drives |
| Capacity | 2 TB (approx. 2,000 GB) |
| Interface | SATA III (6 Gb/s) |
| Form Factor | 3.5″ LFF |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Data Transfer Rate (Max) | Up to 6 Gb/s |
| Cache | ~64 MB (typical) |
| Workload | MidLine (MDL) enterprise class |
| Compatibility | HP ProLiant servers, storage, workstations, PCs |
| Hot-Swap Support | Model dependent (may not be hot-swappable without backplane support) |
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