HPE 518011-001 146GB 10K RPM 2.5 inch SAS Hot-Swap Enterprise Hard Drive

This HPE 518011-001 internal hard drive delivers 146 GB of enterprise-class storage in a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor, spinning at 10,000 RPM for fast data access. Engineered for 24/7 operation in HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays, it combines a 6 Gbps SAS interface with a 16 MB cache to handle demanding workloads with reliability and efficiency.

Advantages

Built for continuous operation, this drive offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.4 million hours, ensuring long-term dependability. The hot-swap capable design minimizes downtime during maintenance or upgrades, while the energy-efficient 2.5-inch footprint saves valuable chassis space. With an average latency of just 2.99 ms, it delivers responsive performance for transactional and database applications.

Suitable for

• HPE ProLiant DL, ML, and BL series servers
• Storage arrays and SAN systems requiring high IOPS
• Database and virtualization environments
• Replacing or expanding existing SAS storage

Key specifications

• Capacity: 146 GB
• Interface: SAS 6 Gbps (SAS-2)
• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Cache: 16 MB
• Average latency: 2.99 ms
• MTBF: 1.4 million hours
• Hot-swap support: Yes

Recommendations

Verify that your server's drive bay supports 2.5-inch SAS drives and that the controller is SAS-2 compliant for optimal performance. Always maintain a backup and consult HPE compatibility lists before installation.