HPE 3TB 3.5 inch LFF SAS 6Gb/s 7200 RPM Midline Hard Drive with SmartDrive Carrier

Data centers and enterprise IT departments rely on high-capacity, dependable storage to keep critical applications running. The HPE 3TB 3.5-inch LFF SAS hard drive with SmartDrive carrier delivers the performance and reliability needed for server environments. This midline drive is engineered for HP ProLiant servers, offering a balance of capacity, speed, and endurance for a wide range of workloads.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 3 TB
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor)
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive type: Midline (MDL)
• Carrier: HP SmartDrive carrier (SC)
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Data transfer rate: 600 MB/s external
• Buffer size: 64 MB
• Bytes per sector: 512
• MTBF: 1,200,000 hours
• Power consumption (operating): 11.5 W
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 60°C

Why choose it

This drive is built for 24/7 operation in demanding server environments. With a robust SAS interface and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, it delivers consistent performance for transactional workloads, virtualization, and data-intensive applications. The included SmartDrive carrier simplifies installation and hot-swapping, reducing downtime and maintenance complexity. Its high MTBF rating ensures long-term reliability, while the midline classification offers an optimal cost-per-gigabyte for secondary storage and nearline applications.

Ideal use cases

• Enterprise server storage expansion for HP ProLiant systems
• Virtualized environments requiring balanced capacity and performance
• Nearline storage, backup, and archival solutions
• Database and email servers with moderate I/O demands
• Cloud and software-defined storage deployments

Good to know

The HPE 3TB SAS drive is a genuine HP part, ensuring full compatibility and firmware integration with HP ProLiant servers. It is designed for hot-swap operation, allowing replacement without powering down the server. The 3.5-inch LFF form factor provides higher capacity per drive compared to smaller form factors, making it ideal for dense storage configurations. For optimal performance and reliability, use with HPE certified controllers and backplanes.