HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF BC 512e ISE Hard Drive

1200 MB/s throughput and 2.9ms average latency — this 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF drive delivers mission-critical performance in a compact 2.5-inch form factor.

Overview

The HPE P28352-S21 is a 2.4TB 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drive engineered for enterprise environments. It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface, providing high-speed data transfers and robust connectivity for HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Gen11 servers. The drive features a 512e sector format, which ensures compatibility with legacy systems while supporting advanced storage features. It comes in an HPE Smart Carrier for easy hot-swap installation and includes digitally signed firmware for enhanced security.

What stands out

• Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for fast, secure data sanitization
• 10,000 RPM spindle speed for high performance
• 2.4TB capacity in a compact 2.5-inch form factor
• Hot-swap support for minimal downtime
• Digitally signed firmware to prevent unauthorized access

Technical details

• Capacity: 2.4 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Sector Size: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Average Latency: 2.9 ms
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Workload Type: Mission Critical / Enterprise
• Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Security: Instant Secure Erase (ISE), Digitally Signed Firmware

Our verdict

A reliable and secure enterprise drive that balances capacity, speed, and data protection for demanding server environments.