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About the HDEAA00
Toshiba part number HDEAA00 identifies the HDEAA00 - Toshiba 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive, an enterprise-grade Server Hard Drive unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 300 GB, spindle speed of 15,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Typical workloads include VMware ESXi datastores, Veeam / Rubrik / Cohesity backup repositories, RDBMS data files (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and log-tier storage for Splunk and Elastic. Pro Disk Network sources the HDEAA00 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from the US with dispatch in 1–3 business days. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The HDEAA00 is a Toshiba server hard drive component with capacity 300 GB, spindle speed 15,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pricing on the HDEAA00 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Will the HDEAA00 work with my RAID controller?
The HDEAA00 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the HDEAA00 ship?
If in stock, the HDEAA00 ships in 1–3 business days. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and pallet orders may need extra handling time; we confirm the ship date with your order.
The HDEAA00 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
What is the HDEAA00?
The HDEAA00 is a Toshiba enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 300 GB and spindle speed 15,000 RPM, manufactured by Toshiba. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with dispatch in 1–3 business days, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of HDEAA00
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about HDEAA00
Is the HDEAA00 a genuine Toshiba part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every HDEAA00 as factory-original Toshiba inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Toshiba servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the HDEAA00 work with my RAID controller?
The HDEAA00 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the HDEAA00 ship?
If in stock, the HDEAA00 ships in 1–3 business days. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and pallet orders may need extra handling time; we confirm the ship date with your order.
What is the warranty on the HDEAA00?
New HDEAA00 units carry the full Toshiba manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the HDEAA00?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the HDEAA0 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
HDEAA00BAA51 — HDEAA00BAA51 - Toshiba Enterprise 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $405.26
HDEAA00DAA51 — HDEAA00DAA51 - Toshiba Enterprise 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6GB/s 32MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $136.84
HDEAA00DUA51 — HDEAA00DUA51 - Toshiba 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $115.83
HDEAA00GEA51 — HDEAA00GEA51 - Toshiba Enterprise 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s 32MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $128.95
HDEAA00JAA51 — HDEAA00JAA51 - Toshiba 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $117.00
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Hard Drive
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the HDEAA00, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the HDEAA00 for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.