HPE 450GB 6G SAS 10K SFF 2.5in Hot-Swap Hard Drive with SmartDrive Carrier

Upgrade your HPE ProLiant server storage with the HPE Enterprise 450GB hard drive, designed for high-performance enterprise environments. This 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drive delivers reliable, high-speed data access with a SAS 6Gb/s interface and 10,000 RPM spindle speed. It includes the HPE SmartDrive Carrier for easy hot-swap installation, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades.

Advantages

Optimized for enterprise workloads, this drive offers a balanced combination of capacity, speed, and reliability. The 6Gb/s SAS interface provides fast data transfer rates of up to 600 MBps, while the 10K RPM spindle speed reduces latency for demanding applications. With a 64 MB buffer and average seek times of 3.8 ms (read) and 4.2 ms (write), it ensures responsive performance for database, virtualization, and file server tasks. The hot-swap capability and included carrier simplify deployment and serviceability.

Suitable for

• HPE ProLiant servers requiring high-performance internal storage
• Enterprise applications such as databases, virtualization, and email servers
• Data centers needing reliable, hot-swappable drives for minimal downtime

Key specifications

• Capacity: 450 GB
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Hot-Swap: Yes (with included HPE SmartDrive Carrier)
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps (external)
• Buffer Size: 64 MB
• Average Latency: 2.9 ms
• Average Seek Time (Read): 3.8 ms
• Average Seek Time (Write): 4.2 ms
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Dual Port Support: Yes
• Sector Size: 512n

Recommendations

This drive is ideal for expanding storage in HPE ProLiant servers. For optimal performance, pair with HPE Smart Array controllers. Ensure your server supports 2.5-inch SFF SAS drives and has an available hot-swap bay.