HPE 8TB 857370-B21 6G 857559-001 3.5" 7.2K LFF 512e SATA MDL SC Hard Drive HDD
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About this product
This is an internal HPE 8TB 3.5-inch SATA MDL SC Hard Drive designed for desktop PCs. It offers a substantial 8 TB of storage capacity, operating at 7.2K RPM with a 6G SATA interface. The drive supports 512e sector technology and features hot plug and hot swap capabilities, making it suitable for environments requiring easy drive replacement without system shutdown. Its 3.5-inch form factor is standard for internal desktop installations.
Our take
If you're looking to significantly expand your desktop PC's internal storage, this HPE 8TB drive is a solid contender. The 7.2K RPM and 6G SATA interface provide reliable performance for general storage needs, and 8TB is a generous amount of space for large media libraries or backups. The hot plug/hot swap features are a nice touch, especially for more advanced users or server-like desktop setups. While it's a 512e drive, which is common for high-capacity HDDs, it's important to ensure your system supports this sector size. Overall, a dependable choice for bulk storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 8 TB storage capacity
- 7.2K RPM for good performance
- Hot Plug/Hot Swap support
- Standard 3.5-inch form factor
Cons
- SATA 6G interface is not the fastest available
- 7.2K RPM is slower than SSDs
Specifications
- Brand HPE
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Compatible With PC
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Model 857370-B21
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- MPN
- 857370-B21, 857559-001
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Interface
- SATA I, SATA II, SATA III
