HPE 3TB SAS 12G 7.2K 3.5 inch Midline Hard Drive (846615-001)

This 3TB SAS hard drive delivers 12Gb/s throughput and 7200 RPM performance for enterprise storage environments. The 3.5-inch large form factor midline drive is engineered for HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems, balancing capacity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for secondary workloads.

Advantages

The 12Gb/s SAS interface provides high-speed data transfers up to 1200 MB/s, while the 256 MB buffer smooths performance under mixed workloads. With a 2,000,000-hour MTBF rating, this drive is built for continuous operation in demanding data center conditions. Hot-swap support via the HPE Smart Carrier simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and storage arrays
• Midline and nearline applications
• Capacity-hungry workloads with moderate performance needs
• HPE ProLiant environments requiring reliable hot-swap storage

Key specifications

• Capacity: 3 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive Class: Midline
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier
• Data Transfer Rate: 1200 MB/s
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• Buffer Size: 256 MB
• Sector Size: 512e
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

Recommendations

Ideal for IT professionals seeking dependable, high-capacity storage for HPE servers. Pair with a compatible HPE controller and ensure firmware compatibility for optimal performance.