HPE 1TB SAS 6Gb/s 7200RPM 2.5-inch Hot-Swap Dual Port Hard Drive (606020-001)

When your ProLiant server demands dependable midline capacity, the HPE 606020-001 steps in. This 1TB SAS hard drive slots into a 2.5-inch small form factor bay, delivering 7200 RPM performance and dual-port connectivity for redundant paths in enterprise environments.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 1 TB
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Drive type: Midline (MDL)
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Ports: Dual port
• Data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Enclosure: Internal
• Technology: HDD
• Feature: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)

Why choose it

Dual-port SAS gives you failover protection—if one path drops, the other keeps data flowing. Hot-swap capability means you can replace the drive without powering down the server, minimizing downtime. The midline classification balances cost and endurance for workloads that don't demand top-tier performance but still need enterprise reliability.

Ideal use cases

• Server storage expansion in HPE ProLiant systems
• Database and email servers requiring moderate I/O
• Virtualization environments needing additional capacity
• Backup and archival storage with hot-swap flexibility

Good to know

This drive comes in an HPE Smart Carrier, simplifying installation and identification. It is designed for internal use within compatible HPE server chassis. The 2.5-inch form factor allows higher drive density in supported enclosures.