HPE 718292-001 1.2TB SAS 2.5 Hot-Pluggable Internal Hard Drive

Detailed Specifications

This enterprise-class hard drive is engineered for high-performance and reliability in demanding, 24x7 data center environments. It is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers, providing a significant 1.2TB of storage capacity to support mission-critical applications, virtualization, and database workloads. The primary function of this drive is to deliver rapid and dependable access to hot data, addressing performance bottlenecks in transaction-heavy and I/O-intensive server operations. It combines proven rotational media technology with a robust SAS interface to ensure data integrity and consistent throughput for business-critical tasks. At its core, the drive operates at a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, which provides lower latency and faster seek times compared to slower 7,200 RPM drives. Paired with a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers a high-speed data path between the storage and the server backplane, making it ideal for accelerating server response times and processing more transactions per second. Its dual-port SAS connectivity enhances fault tolerance by providing redundant data paths, a crucial feature for maintaining high availability in enterprise storage arrays. This ensures that a failure in a single path does not result in a loss of access to critical data. The drive is housed in an HPE SmartDrive Carrier (SC), which simplifies serviceability and provides critical operational status at a glance. The 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) is optimized for density in modern rack servers, allowing IT managers to maximize storage capacity within a limited physical footprint. Its hot-swap capability allows for installation or replacement without powering down the server, a vital requirement for maintaining continuous operations. The carrier's intuitive LED display communicates drive status, activity, and do-not-remove warnings, helping to prevent human error during maintenance.