HPE 8TB 7.2K 6G 3.5in MDL DS SATA HDD with Smart Carrier P02737-B21

This internal hard drive delivers 8TB of enterprise-grade storage in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor, engineered for hot-swap deployment in HPE ProLiant servers. Its 7200 RPM spindle speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface provide a balance of capacity, performance, and reliability for midline workloads.

Advantages

The HPE Smart Carrier enables tool-less installation and secure hot-swap replacement, reducing downtime during maintenance. With a 256MB buffer and 512e sector format, the drive ensures efficient data handling and compatibility with modern server environments. The midline design offers cost-effective storage for less demanding applications while maintaining enterprise durability.

Suitable for

• HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers with 3.5-inch LFF drive bays
• Bulk data storage, backup, and archival in SMB and enterprise environments
• Applications requiring high capacity with moderate I/O performance
• Hot-swap storage expansion without powering down the server

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 8TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s)
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Carrier included: HPE Smart Carrier
• Drive technology: Midline (MDL)
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Buffer size: 256 MB
• Sector size: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Workload: Enterprise Midline

Recommendations

For optimal performance and reliability, pair this drive with an HPE Smart Array controller and configure in RAID for data protection. Ensure your server firmware is up to date to fully support 8TB capacity and hot-swap functionality.