HP 256GB SATA II 3 Gb/s SSD

The HP A3D26AA#ABC is a 256GB solid state drive that connects through a SATA II 3 Gb/s interface and fits any standard 2.5 inch bay. It was created as a straightforward performance upgrade for HP Z200, Z400, Z600, and Z800 workstations, letting you replace an aging hard drive without changing cables or brackets.

By storing data on flash memory instead of spinning platters, the drive starts the operating system more quickly, opens applications in less time, and keeps everyday work flowing smoothly. Because there are no moving parts, it runs silently and stays cooler, which helps extend the life of other components inside the chassis.

Offices that keep several workstations powered up around the clock will notice lower energy use as well. The drive draws roughly 10 watts less than a traditional 15k rpm hard drive, trimming electricity costs and easing the load on cooling fans.

Creative professionals, engineers, and anyone juggling large files will appreciate the extra responsiveness when working on complex projects, switching between applications, or previewing media. The 256GB capacity leaves ample room for an operating system, critical applications, and active project data, while allowing less-frequently used files to stay on secondary storage.

Installation is simple: slide the drive into the 2.5 inch bay, attach the existing SATA power and data connectors, and power on. From there you can clone an existing image or perform a clean operating-system install to start fresh.

• 256GB flash storage for quick boots and rapid file access
• SATA II interface with 3 Gb/s transfer rate
• 2.5 inch form factor fits standard internal bays
• No moving parts, so operation is quiet and cool
• Compatible with HP Z200, Z400, Z600, and Z800 workstations
• Uses about 10 watts less power than 15k rpm hard drives
• Flash design resists everyday shock and vibration