HPE 2TB 3.5 inch 7.2K 6G SAS Midline Hard Drive (713972-001)

This HPE 2TB 3.5-inch SAS hard drive delivers enterprise-grade reliability for ProLiant servers, combining a 7200 RPM spindle speed with a 6Gb/s SAS interface for balanced performance and capacity. Its midline workload rating makes it suitable for nearline storage and data archiving, while the hot-plug design allows for easy serviceability in supported systems.

Highlights

• 2TB formatted capacity in a large form factor (LFF) 3.5-inch drive
• 7200 RPM rotational speed with 64MB buffer for responsive data access
• 6Gb/s SAS interface with 600 MB/s external transfer rate
• Hot-plug support for uninterrupted operation in enterprise environments
• HPE Smart Carrier (SC) for secure installation and status indication

In daily use

Engineered for 24/7 operation, this drive offers a MTBF of 1.2 million hours and an average latency of 4.16 ms, ensuring consistent performance for demanding server workloads. The native 512-byte sector size (512n) provides broad compatibility with existing storage configurations, while the midline workload rating balances endurance and cost for tiered storage strategies.

Full specifications

• Storage capacity: 2 TB
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive type: HDD
• Hot-plug support: Yes
• Workload type: Midline (MDL)
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s (6 Gbps)
• Buffer size: 64 MB
• Average latency: 4.16 ms
• Sector size: 512n (Native 512-byte)
• Carrier type: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Product line: HPE ProLiant Hard Drives
• Technology: Magnetic Storage
• Intended use: Enterprise Server Storage, Nearline Storage, Data Archiving
• Reliability (MTBF): 1.2 Million Hours
• Power consumption (operating): Approx. 11.5 W

Final note

Built for HPE ProLiant environments, this drive provides a dependable storage foundation for growing data needs.