HPE 454232-S21 450GB 15K RPM 3.5 inch SAS Hot-Plug Hard Drive

Enterprise-grade 450 GB SAS hard drive delivering 15,000 RPM performance for mission-critical server workloads. Its dual-port 3 Gbps interface and hot-plug capability ensure seamless integration and high availability in HPE ProLiant environments.

Advantages

This drive combines high spindle speed with low latency to accelerate transactional databases, virtualization, and other I/O-intensive applications. The hot-plug design allows replacement without downtime, while dual ports provide redundant paths for fault tolerance. S.M.A.R.T. support enables proactive health monitoring, and the 1.4 million hour MTBF underscores long-term reliability.

Suitable for

• HPE ProLiant servers requiring high-performance internal storage
• Database servers, OLTP systems, and virtualized environments
• Enterprise data centers needing hot-swappable drives for continuous operation
• Applications demanding low latency and high random I/O throughput

Key specifications

• Capacity: 450 GB
• Interface: SAS 3 Gbps, dual port
• Spindle speed: 15,000 RPM
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Cache: 16 MB
• Average latency: 2 ms
• Average seek time: 3.4 ms read / 3.9 ms write
• MTBF: 1.4 million hours
• Sector size: 512n
• Power consumption: ~14 W operating
• Features: S.M.A.R.T. support

Recommendations

For IT administrators upgrading HPE ProLiant servers, this drive offers a proven balance of speed and reliability. Verify compatibility with your server model and RAID configuration before deployment. Consider pairing with identical drives in RAID arrays to maximize performance and data protection.