HPE 900GB 6G SAS 10K RPM SFF Enterprise Hard Drive

The HPE 900GB 6G SAS 10K RPM SFF Enterprise Hard Drive is a high-performance storage solution designed for demanding enterprise environments. With a capacity of 900GB, SAS 2 (6Gb/s) interface, and 10,000 RPM spindle speed, this drive delivers reliable and fast data access for mission-critical applications. Its 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) and hot-swap capability with HP Smart Carrier make it ideal for HP ProLiant servers (G7, G8, G9 series).

Advantages

This drive offers a balanced mix of performance, capacity, and reliability. The 10K RPM speed ensures low latency and high IOPS for mixed-use workloads, while the 64 MB cache and 600 MB/s data transfer rate enhance throughput. With an MTBF of 1,600,000 hours and dual-port hot-plug support, it provides exceptional uptime and data integrity for enterprise storage arrays.

Suitable for

• HP ProLiant servers (G7, G8, G9 series)
• Enterprise storage systems requiring high-speed SAS drives
• Mixed-use workloads (read-intensive and write-intensive applications)
• Data centers and cloud infrastructure

Key specifications

• Capacity: 900 GB
• Interface: SAS 2 (6Gb/s)
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Hot-Swap: Yes (HP Smart Carrier)
• Buffer Size: 64 MB
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s
• Average Latency: 2.99 ms
• Average Seek Time (Read): 3.7 ms
• Average Seek Time (Write): 4.1 ms
• Power Consumption (Operating): 9.5 W typical
• MTBF: 1,600,000 hours
• Sector Size: 512n
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 55°C

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this drive with HP Smart Array controllers and ensure firmware is up to date. Ideal for upgrading or expanding storage in HP ProLiant servers.