HPE 300GB SAS 12G 10K RPM 2.5in SFF Hot-Plug Enterprise HDD - 876936-003

With a 12Gb/s SAS interface and 10,000 RPM spindle speed, this HPE 300GB hard drive delivers the performance and reliability required for demanding enterprise workloads. The 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design with Smart Carrier (SC) enables hot-swap capability in compatible HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers and storage systems, minimizing downtime during drive replacement.

Overview

The HPE 300GB Hot-Plug SAS Hard Drive (876936-003) is engineered for mission-critical environments where consistent I/O performance and data integrity are paramount. Featuring a 300GB capacity, 10K RPM rotational speed, and a 128MB cache buffer, it accelerates data access for databases, virtualization, and high-transaction applications. The drive's 512n sector format ensures broad compatibility with legacy and modern operating systems.

What stands out

• 12Gb/s SAS interface doubles throughput over previous generations, reducing bottlenecks in multi-drive configurations.
• 10,000 RPM spindle speed provides low latency and high IOPS for transactional workloads.
• Hot-swap support with Smart Carrier allows drive replacement without powering down the server, maintaining uptime.
• Enterprise-class reliability with a 2 million hour MTBF rating and digitally signed firmware for enhanced security.
• Optimized power consumption (6-9W typical) contributes to lower operating costs in dense storage environments.

Technical details

• Capacity: 300 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Cache Buffer: 128 MB
• Average Latency: 2.9 ms
• Sector Size: 512n
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption (Typical): 6-9 W
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 servers; HPE storage systems
• Drive Features: Digitally Signed Firmware, Smart Carrier (SC)
• Enclosure Type: Internal

Our verdict

For enterprises seeking a dependable, high-performance storage solution, the HPE 876936-003 offers the speed, reliability, and serviceability needed to keep critical applications running smoothly. Its hot-swap design and proven SAS technology make it a smart investment for expanding or upgrading HPE server storage.