HPE 36GB SAS 10K RPM 2.5 inch Hot-Swap Hard Drive (376596-001)

Server storage bottlenecks can cripple application performance and data availability. The HPE 36GB SAS 10K RPM 2.5-inch hot-swap hard drive directly addresses this by delivering fast, reliable access to critical data in enterprise environments. Engineered for HPE ProLiant servers, this drive combines a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 3 Gbps SAS interface to reduce latency and accelerate I/O operations, ensuring your workloads run smoothly even under heavy demand.

Who is it for

This drive is ideal for IT administrators and data center managers who need dependable, high-performance storage for mission-critical applications such as databases, virtualization, and transactional workloads. It suits businesses that require hot-swap capabilities to minimize downtime during drive replacement or upgrades, and it is a perfect fit for existing HPE ProLiant server infrastructures.

Main features

• 36GB formatted capacity for operating systems, logs, or dedicated application data
• SAS interface with 3 Gbps data transfer rate for high throughput
• 10,000 RPM spindle speed for fast random access and reduced seek times
• 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) for high-density server configurations
• Hot-swap support enables drive replacement without powering down the server
• Dual-port SAS connectivity for redundant paths and improved fault tolerance
• 16 MB cache buffer optimizes read/write performance
• Designed for enterprise reliability with 1.2 million hours MTBF

Specifications

• Brand: HPE
• Model: 376596-001
• Storage capacity: 36 GB
• Interface: SAS
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Rotational speed: 10000 RPM
• Data transfer rate: 3 Gbps
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Drive type: HDD
• Port configuration: Dual port
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant servers
• Cache buffer size: 16 MB
• Sector size: 512n
• Enclosure type: Internal, hot-plug
• Application: Enterprise, server
• Average seek time: 3.9 ms
• Reliability (MTBF): 1.2 million hours
• Power consumption (idle): 6.5 W (approx.)
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 55°C
• Shock resistance (operating): 40 G @ 2ms

Tips

To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, verify that your HPE ProLiant server supports 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap drives and has an available drive bay. Always back up critical data before hot-swapping drives, and follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions during installation. For redundant storage configurations, consider pairing this drive in a RAID array to enhance data protection and availability.