HPE 3TB 7,2K LFF SATA 6G Midline pevný disk so Smart Carrier 861688-S21

Server storage expansion often hits a wall: you need more capacity without sacrificing reliability or breaking the budget. The HPE 3TB 7.2K LFF SATA hard drive solves that by delivering a large 3TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch large form factor, built for always-on server environments.

Who is it for

This drive is for IT administrators and system builders managing HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10, and newer servers who need dependable, hot-swappable midline storage for bulk data, backups, or archival workloads.

Main features

• 3TB formatted capacity for substantial storage per drive bay
• SATA 6Gb/s interface for fast, efficient data transfers
• 7200 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power
• 3.5-inch LFF form factor fits standard server drive bays
• Hot-swap support with HPE Smart Carrier for tool-less installation
• Midline (MDL) workload rating for 24/7 operation
• Digitally signed firmware protects against unauthorized access
• 512e advanced format sector size for modern OS compatibility

Specifications

• Capacity: 3 TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Drive type: HDD
• Hot-swap: Yes
• Carrier type: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Workload type: Midline (MDL)
• Sector size: 512e
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Average latency: 4.16 ms
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Cache buffer: 128 MB
• Power consumption (active): 11 W
• Enclosure type: Internal
• Technology: Magnetic (platter-based)

Tips

For optimal performance, pair this drive with an HPE Smart Array controller that supports 6Gb/s SATA and configure it in a RAID level that matches your redundancy needs. Always update the server firmware to the latest version before installation.