HPE Midline 10TB 3.5 inch LFF SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM Hot-Swap HDD with SmartDrive Carrier 857644-K21

Data centers and enterprise storage environments often need high-capacity drives that balance performance and reliability. The HPE Midline 10TB hard drive is built for exactly that: it fits into 3.5-inch LFF drive bays in HPE D3610 enclosures, StoreEasy 1660 systems, and compatible ProLiant servers. With a SAS 12Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed, it delivers consistent throughput for bulk storage, backups, and archival workloads. The included HPE SmartDrive carrier simplifies installation and hot-swap maintenance, minimizing downtime during drive replacements.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 10 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Included carrier: HPE SmartDrive
• Product line: HPE Midline
• Compatibility: HPE D3610, StoreEasy 1660, StoreEasy 1660 Performance

Why choose it

This drive is engineered for midline workloads that require a balance of capacity, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Its SAS interface ensures robust data integrity and high availability, while the 10 TB capacity reduces the number of drives needed for large storage pools. The hot-swap design with SmartDrive carrier allows for quick replacement without powering down the system, improving serviceability.

Ideal use cases

• Enterprise bulk storage and file servers
• Backup and disaster recovery targets
• Media archives and surveillance storage
• Virtualized environments with moderate I/O demands

Good to know

The drive uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology and 512e sector emulation for broad compatibility. It is covered by a 3-year limited warranty when purchased through authorized channels. Digitally signed firmware helps protect against unauthorized access.