HPE 6TB 7.2K 3.5 inch SATA Midline Hard Drive with Smart Carrier (793767-001)

For IT administrators managing HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, or Gen10 servers, this 6TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive offers a dependable midline storage solution. It is ideal for expanding capacity in file servers, backup targets, and archival systems where balanced performance and cost are essential.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 6 TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive class: Midline (MDL)
• Hot-plug support: Yes
• Carrier type: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Cache buffer: 128 MB
• Maximum data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Sector size: 512e (Advanced Format)
• Recording technology: CMR
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1,200,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 60°C

Why choose it

This drive is engineered for mid-range workloads that demand high capacity without the premium of enterprise-class drives. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 128 MB cache deliver consistent performance for sequential reads and writes, while the 512e format ensures compatibility with modern server environments. The included HPE Smart Carrier enables hot-swap capability, simplifying drive replacement and upgrades in supported ProLiant servers.

Ideal use cases

• File server storage expansion
• Disk-based backup and archival
• Mid-range database storage
• Media repositories and surveillance storage

Good to know

This is a spare part (SPS) with part number 793767-001; the equivalent option part number is 793699-B21. It is designed for use in HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers and compatible storage systems. The drive supports hot-plug operation when used with the Smart Carrier, allowing for service without downtime.