HPE 450GB 15K SAS 3.5 inch Dual Port Hot-Swap Enterprise Hard Drive

This HPE Enterprise hard drive combines a 450 GB capacity with a 15,000 RPM spindle speed and dual-port SAS 6Gb/s interface, making it a strong choice for mission-critical server workloads where fast access and high reliability are essential. Unlike standard desktop drives, it is built for 24/7 operation in ProLiant servers and supports hot-swap replacement to minimize downtime.

Highlights

• 450 GB storage capacity for demanding applications
• 15,000 RPM spindle speed for low latency and high IOPS
• Dual-port SAS 6Gb/s interface with up to 600 MB/s external transfer rate
• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) with hot-swap capability
• Smart Carrier (SC) for easy installation and identification

In daily use

Engineered for high-performance, mission-critical environments, this drive delivers an average latency of just 2 ms and average read seek time of 3.5 ms, ensuring rapid data access. The 64 MB buffer helps smooth data transfers, while the 2,000,000 hour MTBF rating reflects its enterprise-grade durability. Power consumption is 8.5 W idle and 13.5 W operational, balancing performance and efficiency.

Full specifications

• Brand: HPE
• Model: 454232-B21
• MPN: 454232-B21
• EAN: 4948382525895
• Product type: Hard Drive
• Storage capacity: 450 GB
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 15000 RPM
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Drive features: Hot-Swap, Smart Carrier (SC)
• Drive type: Enterprise
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Buffer size: 64 MB
• Bytes per sector: 512n
• Average latency: 2 ms
• Average seek time (read): 3.5 ms
• Average seek time (write): 3.9 ms
• Workload type: High-Performance, Mission-Critical
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Servers
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power consumption (idle): 8.5 W
• Power consumption (operational): 13.5 W
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 55°C

Final note

This HPE drive is an ideal upgrade or replacement for ProLiant servers requiring fast, reliable SAS storage with hot-swap convenience.