Detailed Specifications
HPE P28500-B21 2TB 7.2K SATA Business Critical HDD
Overview
The HPE P28500-B21 is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drive designed to provide reliable and economical data storage for HPE server and storage environments. As a Business Critical (BC) designated drive, it is engineered for the demands of 24x7 data center operations, offering a cost-effective solution for applications that require high capacity without the performance requirements of mission-critical SAS drives. It is specifically validated for use in platforms like the HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. This drive solves the need for dependable bulk storage in enterprise settings. A key technology is its Digitally Signed Firmware, which prevents unauthorized access or malicious modifications to the drive's firmware, ensuring a secure foundation for your data. This firmware integrity, combined with a rigorous qualification process across HPE platforms, translates into higher system reliability and reduced risk of data loss, providing peace of mind for IT managers overseeing essential business applications. The P28500-B21 is intended for internal installation in supported HPE ProLiant servers. Its hot-swappable design, coupled with the included HPE Basic Carrier, allows for seamless integration and maintenance without significant server downtime. This makes it an ideal choice for expanding storage capacity for applications such as archival, backup, or non-transactional databases where uptime, security, and cost-efficiency are the primary considerations.
