Hard Drive HPE 72GB 2.5 inch SAS 10000 RPM Hot Plug

The HPE 72GB 2.5" SAS 10000 RPM Hot Plug hard drive is a Small Form Factor (2.5") enterprise-class disk designed for servers and storage systems that require high-performance, reliable storage. With a 72 GB capacity, 10,000 RPM spindle speed and a SAS interface, this drive is intended for transaction-heavy applications and environments where quick data access and hot-swap capability are required.

Advantages

This 2.5" SAS hard drive combines a high rotational speed (10000 RPM) and the SAS interface to provide low latency and sustained throughput for enterprise and midline workloads. The hot-plug design supports fast replacement without system downtime, and the compact SFF format allows higher drive density in server chassis. The drive follows HP Enterprise specifications for performance, reliability and data integrity expected in mission-critical systems.

Suitable for

• High-transaction database servers
• Virtualization hosts and hyper-converged infrastructure
• Enterprise application servers (e.g., ERP, CRM)
• OLTP and other latency-sensitive workloads
• Storage arrays requiring hot-swap drives

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: HP Enterprise (HPE)
• Model / MPN: RP001224227
• Capacity: 72 GB
• Form factor: 2.5" (Small Form Factor)
• Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Hot-plug: yes
• EAN: 5711783655855

How to use

Install the 2.5" SAS drive into a compatible HP Enterprise hot-plug bay or carrier following your server or storage system instructions. Ensure the system is configured for SAS drives and recognized by the RAID controller or HBA. For hot-swap replacement, use standard procedures: mark the drive for removal in management software if required, remove the drive while the system is operational, and insert the replacement drive until it seats and is detected. Allow the RAID controller or OS to rebuild or initialize the drive as configured.

Recommendations

Use this HPE 72GB 10K RPM SAS drive in enterprise or midline systems where high I/O performance and hot-swap capability are necessary. Pair with a compatible HPE SAS controller or RAID card, maintain current firmware as provided by the vendor, and follow your organization's backup and maintenance procedures to ensure data integrity.