HPE 12TB, HDD 7.2K SAS, 3.5'' Internal Hard Drive (881781-B21)
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About this product
The HPE 12TB HDD is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive featuring a SAS interface, designed for robust enterprise environments. It operates at 7.2K RPM and includes hot-plug and hot-swap support, crucial for servers and storage arrays requiring continuous uptime. This drive is compatible with PCs and provides substantial storage capacity for demanding applications.
Our take
For enterprise users or those with SAS-enabled systems, this HPE 12TB drive is an excellent choice. The SAS interface offers superior performance and reliability compared to SATA, which is a major advantage in server environments. The 7.2K RPM speed provides solid performance for an HDD, and the hot-plug and hot-swap features are essential for maintaining uptime during drive maintenance or replacement. While the price is competitive for a SAS drive, ensure your system has the necessary SAS controller, as it won't connect to a standard SATA port.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Enterprise-grade SAS interface
- Hot Plug and Hot Swap support
- Large 12 TB storage capacity
- 7.2K RPM rotation speed
Cons
- Requires SAS controller, not compatible with SATA
- No cache size specified in specs
Specifications
- Country of Origin United States
- UPC 0190017219011
- Brand HPE
- Compatible With PC
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
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- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Color
- Silver
- MPN
- 881781-B21
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Interface
- Wireless, SAS
