HP 2.4TB 10K SAS 12Gbps 2.5 inch Hot Plug Enterprise Hard Drive with Instant Secure Erase (Customer Kit)

Data growth in enterprise environments demands storage that combines capacity, speed, and security. This 2.4TB SAS hard drive delivers 10,000 RPM performance and 12Gbps throughput, ensuring your servers keep pace with intensive workloads. Built for hot-plug deployment, it minimizes downtime during maintenance or expansion, while Instant Secure Erase (ISE) safeguards sensitive data when drives are retired or repurposed.

Who is it for

IT administrators and data center managers running Dell PowerEdge servers or compatible enterprise systems who need reliable, high-capacity storage with robust security features. Ideal for transactional databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing where every millisecond counts.

Main features

• 2.4TB formatted capacity with 512e Advanced Format sector technology for compatibility and efficiency
• 10,000 RPM spindle speed for fast data access and reduced latency (average 2.99 ms)
• SAS 12Gbps interface doubles bandwidth over previous generation, supporting up to 1,200 MB/s
• 2.5-inch small form factor fits dense server chassis, maximizing storage per rack unit
• Hot-plug support allows drive replacement without powering down the server
• Instant Secure Erase (ISE) cryptographically erases all data in seconds for secure decommissioning
• Enterprise-class reliability with 2 million hours MTBF and 256 MB cache buffer
• Customer kit includes drive and caddy for easy installation in compatible Dell servers

Specifications

• Capacity: 2.4 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM
• Sector size: 512e (Advanced Format)
• Buffer size: 256 MB
• Average latency: 2.99 ms
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Hot-plug: Yes
• Security: Instant Secure Erase (ISE)
• Typical power consumption: 9.5 W
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 55°C
• Operating vibration: 0.5 G (RMS, 5-500 Hz)

Tips

Before installation, ensure your server's backplane supports SAS 12Gbps and the drive caddy matches your chassis model. Use the drive in RAID configurations for redundancy, and schedule regular firmware updates via Dell OpenManage to maintain optimal performance and security. For data sanitization, leverage ISE to instantly and securely erase the drive without lengthy overwrite processes.