Internal Hard Drive HPE 16 TB 3.5 inch SAS P25247-001

The HPE P25247-001 is an internal 3.5-inch SAS hard disk drive with 16 TB capacity and a rotational speed of 7200 RPM. Designed for enterprise environments and compatible with HPE systems, this LFF drive provides reliable high-capacity storage and predictable performance for server and storage array installations.

Advantages

The drive combines large 16 TB raw capacity with SAS connectivity to support dense data storage and sustained throughput. Its 7200 RPM rotational speed helps balance performance and power consumption for mixed workloads. Built to HPE specifications, the unit offers physical compatibility and firmware-level interoperability with HPE servers and storage enclosures.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and storage arrays
• Data center archival and nearline storage
• Backup repositories and large-volume file systems
• Applications requiring high-capacity, reliable block storage

Key specifications

• Capacity: 16 TB (16000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5-inch (Large Form Factor, LFF)
• Interface: SAS
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): P25247-001
• Brand: HPE / HP Enterprise

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible HPE server bay or storage enclosure following the system manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the drive is seated correctly in the hot-swap carrier or tray, connect the SAS backplane or cabling, and verify detection in the system BIOS/RAID controller or storage management utility. For RAID deployments, follow recommended RAID configuration and initialization procedures.

Recommendations

Use in enterprise-class environments with proper cooling and power provisioning. Monitor drive health with HPE system management tools and include the drive in regular backup and maintenance plans to ensure data integrity and service continuity.