HPE 1.20 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

Engineered for enterprise-grade reliability and scalable performance, the HPE 1.20 TB 2.5" Internal SAS hard drive is built to power mission-critical servers, database workloads, and analytics platforms. This enterprise-class hard drive is designed to deliver consistent throughput, robust durability, and seamless integration with HPE ecosystems, making it an ideal choice for transaction processing, data warehousing, and high-performance computing environments. With its 2.5-inch form factor and 12Gb/s SAS interface, it fits neatly into dense server backplanes and storage arrays, delivering reliable storage capacity where speed and uptime matter most.

• High-performance SAS 12Gb/s interface for rapid data access — The 12Gb/s SAS interface provides fast, reliable, and flexible data transfer between the drive and the server or storage controller. This enables low-latency I/O and improved response times for transactional databases, online analytics processing, virtualization hosts, and other data-intensive applications. In practice, SAS 12Gb/s supports robust error correction and enhanced link reliability, helping to minimize bottlenecks in busy data centers.
• 1.20 TB capacity for scalable storage — With 1.20 TB of usable capacity, this drive supports larger working datasets, extensive log files, and growing databases without frequent expansion or tiering. The ample capacity is well-suited for dense server configurations and storage arrays where maximizing space efficiency and storage density is critical, allowing IT teams to consolidate workloads and simplify data management while maintaining fast access to hot data.
• Enterprise-class reliability for demanding workloads — Designed for continuous operation in 24x7 data-center environments, this HDD emphasizes durability, steady performance, and fault tolerance. Features such as enterprise-grade bearings, robust error detection, and resilience against vibration help ensure stable throughput during peak workloads, reducing unplanned downtime and protecting mission-critical data across transactional systems, ERP, and analytics pipelines.
• 2.5-inch form factor for dense server configurations — The compact 2.5-inch drive footprint is optimized for high-density server blades, backplanes, and rack-mounted storage enclosures. Its slim profile enables greater storage density in constrained spaces, supporting larger pools of storage within a single chassis and simplifying device replacement through straightforward hot-swapping in supported systems.
• Optimized power efficiency and long-term durability — Built to balance performance with energy efficiency, this drive helps lower data-center operating costs by delivering strong I/O performance while maintaining sensible power consumption during idle periods. The result is improved overall system efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership for workloads ranging from virtualized servers to data-intensive analytics.

Technical Details of HPE 1.20 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

• Capacity: 1.20 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Enterprise HDD
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Cache: 128 MB
• Average Seek Time: ~4.2 ms
• Maximum Sequential Transfer Rate: up to ~250 MB/s
• Reliability (MTBF): approximately 2.0 million hours
• Power Consumption (Active/Idle): optimized for efficiency with higher throughput under load
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

how to install HPE 1.20 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS

Installing the drive is straightforward in compatible HPE servers and storage enclosures. Power down the system or.open the system’s backplane access panel if hot-swap is supported, depending on the hardware design. Remove the drive tray or caddy from the backplane, align the new 2.5" SAS drive with the connector, and firmly insert until it seats securely. Reinstall the tray and close the backplane or carrier. Reconnect any cables as required and power the system back on. In most HPE configurations, the RAID controller or storage management software will recognize the new drive automatically. Use your server’s management interface to initialize the drive, assign a RAID level if applicable, and add the drive to a storage pool or volume. For hot-swappable setups, ensure you follow the standard hot-swap procedure to minimize downtime and protect data during the replacement. After installation, confirm drive health status and perform any rebuilds or parity checks as needed to maintain data integrity and performance.

Frequently asked questions

• What capacity does this drive offer? It provides 1.20 TB of storage in a 2.5-inch form factor with a SAS 12Gb/s interface, designed for enterprise servers and storage arrays.
• Is it compatible with HP/HPE servers? Yes. It is designed for use in HPE servers and storage backplanes that support 2.5-inch SAS enterprise hard drives and related backplane standards.
• What is the warranty period? The drive typically comes with a 3-year limited warranty, subject to regional terms and reseller policies.
• What workloads are ideal for this drive? Transaction processing, relational databases, big data analytics, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing workloads that require steady throughput and reliable I/O.
• What performance can I expect? You can expect consistent, enterprise-class performance with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and a 128 MB cache designed to sustain data throughput under demanding loads.