Hewlett Packard Enterprise Hard Disk 300 GB hot-swap 2.5" C8S61A-RFB

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise hard disk 300 GB hot-swap 2.5" (C8S61A-RFB) is a compact server-grade storage drive designed for use in enterprise systems and data centers. With 300 GB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor and hot-swap capability, the drive supports maintenance and replacement without powering down the system. The drive is intended for high-availability environments where predictable performance and physical reliability are required.

Advantages

This 2.5" hot-swap hard disk offers a balance of capacity and serviceability suitable for rack and blade servers. Hot-swap design reduces planned downtime by allowing replacements while the system remains operational. The compact form factor enables higher drive density in server bays, and the drive is manufactured to enterprise reliability standards for consistent operation under continuous workloads.

Suitable for

• Server storage expansion and replacements in rack-mounted and blade servers
• Data center arrays requiring hot-swappable drives
• RAID configurations for mixed performance and capacity needs
• Backup and archival tiers within consolidated storage systems

Key specifications

• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Capacity: 300 GB
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Intended use: Enterprise/server storage
• Mounting: Drive bay compatible with 2.5" enterprise enclosures

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 2.5" drive bay in accordance with your server or storage array manufacturer instructions. Use the hot-swap bay mechanism to insert or remove the drive while the system is online, following standard anti-static precautions. Configure the disk within the operating system or storage controller firmware, assign it to existing arrays or create new volumes as required by your storage architecture.

Usage recommendations

Verify compatibility with your server model and storage controller before installation. Monitor drive health via the server management tools and perform regular backups. When replacing a drive in RAID or clustered environments, follow the rebuild and failover procedures defined by your storage solution to maintain data integrity.