HPE M6612 600GB 6G SAS 15K 2.5 inch Enterprise Hard Drive (EF0600FATFF)

With a 600 GB capacity and a blazing 15,000 RPM spindle speed, this HPE M6612 hard drive delivers the performance needed for demanding enterprise workloads. The 6 Gb/s SAS interface ensures rapid data transfer, while the 2.5-inch small form factor allows for high-density storage configurations.

Overview

The HPE M6612 is a high-performance enterprise-class hard drive engineered for HPE MSA storage systems, including MSA2000, MSA2040, MSA2050, and M6612 enclosures. It features a dual-port SAS interface for redundant paths and hot-swap support for easy maintenance without downtime.

What stands out

• 15,000 RPM spindle speed for low latency and high IOPS
• Dual-port 6 Gb/s SAS interface for reliability and performance
• Hot-swap capability for seamless drive replacement
• 64 MB buffer to optimize data flow
• SMART technology for proactive drive health monitoring

Technical details

• Capacity: 600 GB
• Interface: SAS 6 Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 15000 RPM
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Drive type: HDD
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Port configuration: Dual port
• Enterprise class: Yes
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Average latency: 2 ms
• Seek time (read): 3.5 ms
• Buffer size: 64 MB
• MTBF: 1.6 million hours
• Compatibility: HPE MSA Storage Systems (MSA2000, MSA2040, MSA2050, M6612 Enclosures)
• Technology: Magnetic
• Enclosure type: Internal
• Features: SMART Technology

Our verdict

The HPE M6612 600GB hard drive is a solid choice for enterprise environments requiring high-speed, reliable storage. Its 15K RPM speed and dual-port SAS interface make it well-suited for transactional databases and virtualized workloads.