HPE 4TB SAS 12G 7.2K 3.5in Midline Hard Drive (P17963-B21)

As enterprise data volumes grow, storage capacity and reliability become critical. The HPE 4TB SAS 12G 7.2K 3.5in Midline Hard Drive addresses the need for high-capacity, cost-effective storage in server and storage environments. This 3.5-inch LFF drive delivers 4TB of capacity with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring fast data transfer and robust connectivity for HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays.

Who is it for

IT administrators and data center managers seeking dependable, high-capacity storage for general-purpose workloads, data warehousing, and bulk data retention. Ideal for environments requiring hot-swappable drives with digital firmware security.

Main features

• 4TB storage capacity for large datasets
• 12Gb/s SAS interface for high throughput
• 7200 RPM spindle speed for balanced performance
• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) with Smart Carrier for easy installation
• Digitally signed firmware for enhanced security
• Hot-swap support for minimal downtime

Specifications

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Drive Type: Midline (MDL)
• Buffer Size: 256 MB
• Sector Size: 512e
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Enclosure Type: Internal

Tips

Verify compatibility with your HPE server or storage array before purchase. Use HPE Smart Carrier for tool-less installation and hot-swap capability. For optimal performance, pair with HPE Smart Array controllers.