HPE P30562-001B 2.4TB 2.5-inch SFF SAS 12Gb/s 10K RPM Mission Critical 512e Hot-Plug Basic Carrier Hard Drive (Black)

For server administrators and storage architects managing HPE ProLiant or Synergy environments, the HPE P30562-001B delivers enterprise-grade performance in a compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor. This 2.4TB SAS drive spins at 10,000 RPM, providing the rapid data access needed for mission-critical databases, virtualization clusters, and high-transaction workloads. With a 12Gb/s interface and 512e advanced format, it balances capacity, speed, and reliability for demanding 24/7 operations.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 2.4TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM
• Drive class: Mission Critical
• Advanced format: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Hot-plug support: Yes
• Carrier type: Basic Carrier
• Carrier color: Black
• External data transfer rate: 1.2 GB/s
• Bytes per sector (emulated): 512
• Drive technology: HDD
• Application: Enterprise, Server
• Internal/External: Internal
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant servers, HPE storage systems

Why choose it

This HPE drive is engineered for always-on environments where downtime is not an option. The 10K RPM spindle speed ensures low latency for transaction-heavy applications, while the SAS interface provides robust error handling and dual-port capability. The 512e format allows seamless integration with legacy 512-byte sector software, easing migration to larger drives. As a Mission Critical drive, it undergoes rigorous testing to meet HPE's high reliability standards, giving you confidence in your data integrity.

Ideal use cases

• Enterprise servers running databases, ERP, or CRM systems
• Virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V) requiring high IOPS
• Storage arrays and SANs needing high-capacity, high-performance tiers
• Cloud and colocation data centers with mixed workloads

Good to know

This drive comes with a Basic Carrier, which is the standard tray for hot-plug installation in HPE server bays. The black carrier matches typical HPE server aesthetics. Ensure your server supports 2.5-inch SFF SAS drives and has a 12Gb/s backplane to achieve full performance. The drive is internally powered and does not require an external adapter. For optimal performance, pair with HPE Smart Array controllers.