HDD HPE 1TB 3.5 inch SATA III 7200 RPM 873012-B21

The HPE 1TB 3.5" SATA III 7200 RPM internal hard drive provides 1 TB of storage in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor suitable for non-mission-critical server applications and storage environments. Designed for cost-effective high-capacity needs, the drive offers SATA III interface bandwidth and enterprise-focused compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and management tools.

Advantages

This HPE SATA drive combines high capacity with a 7200 RPM spindle speed to deliver improved data throughput for general-purpose workloads. It is optimized for low cost per gigabyte and undergoes HPE qualification and compatibility testing for use with HPE ProLiant systems. Rotational vibration sensors increase tolerance to vibration, and the drive supports SMART and integration with HPE Systems Insight Manager.

Suitable for

• Bulk storage for non-mission-critical server workloads
• General file, backup, and archival systems
• Environments where low $/GB is a priority and average workload is moderate to low (up to ~40% utilization)

When it may not be suitable

This drive is not intended for mission-critical applications or high I/O databases that require sustained heavy workloads, ultra-low latency, or the higher durability characteristics of enterprise SAS or NVMe drives. For 24/7 high-performance transactional systems or latency-sensitive tasks, consider higher-tier enterprise storage options.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Features: SMART support, rotational vibration sensors
• Weight: 1.36 kg

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 3.5-inch bay in an HPE ProLiant server or a standard server chassis that supports SATA III drives. Configure the drive in your operating system or RAID controller as required for your storage layout, then initialize, partition, and format the device before storing data. Monitor drive health using SMART and HPE Systems Insight Manager as part of routine maintenance.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended workload: suitable for low to moderate utilization up to approximately 40%
• Compatibility: verified for HPE ProLiant environments and support tools
• Performance needs: 7200 RPM SATA is not optimized for high IOPS or low-latency applications
• Form factor and physical fit: requires a 3.5-inch drive bay

Recommendations

Use this HPE 1TB 3.5" SATA III 7200 RPM drive for cost-efficient bulk storage, backups, and archival tiers in servers where high capacity and low $/GB matter more than maximum I/O performance. Regularly monitor SMART data and plan redundancy (RAID or backups) to protect against drive failure.