HPE 8TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5 inch LFF 7200 RPM Midline Hard Drive (P17965-B21)

Data centers running HPE ProLiant servers or Apollo systems often need high-capacity storage that balances performance with cost. The HPE 8TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" LFF 7200 RPM Midline Hard Drive delivers 8 TB of reliable storage in a large form factor, making it a practical choice for bulk data retention, backup targets, and less I/O-intensive workloads.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 8 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive type: Midline (ML)
• Hot-swap support: Yes (HPE Smart Carrier)
• Firmware: Digitally signed
• Sector format: 512e (Advanced Format)
• Buffer size: 256 MB
• External data transfer rate: 1200 MB/s
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 hours
• Typical power consumption (active): 11.5 W
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 60°C

Why choose it

This midline drive is optimized for high-capacity, less I/O-intensive applications. It offers a balance of capacity, performance, and reliability, with a 2 million hour MTBF for dependable operation. The HPE Smart Carrier enables hot-swap capability, simplifying maintenance in server environments.

Ideal use cases

• Bulk data storage and archiving
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Content repositories and file servers
• Virtualization environments with moderate I/O demands

Good to know

The drive uses a 512e advanced format, ensuring compatibility with modern operating systems and storage controllers. Its 256 MB buffer helps smooth data transfers, and the digitally signed firmware protects against unauthorized modifications.