HPE 8 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

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HPE 8 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

Upgrade your data center with the HPE 8 TB Hard Drive, a high-performance SAS disk designed for enterprise and midline servers that handle mission-critical workloads and storage-intensive applications. This 3.5-inch internal drive combines substantial capacity with a robust SAS interface to deliver sustained throughput, reliable operation, and seamless integration into modern data-center backplanes. Engineered for continuous operation in demanding environments, it supports virtualized environments, large databases, data analytics, and backup/recovery workflows, helping organizations scale their storage while maintaining predictable performance.

Built to meet the needs of busy servers and storage arrays, the HPE 8 TB SAS drive is part of the trusted HPE storage family, optimized for reliability and endurance in 24x7 operation. It blends compatibility with standard SAS backplanes with enterprise-grade features to ensure data integrity, fast read/write access, and long-term durability. When your workloads demand fast transaction processing, quick data retrieval, and large-volume storage, this drive delivers the balance of capacity, performance, and reliability that data centers rely on.

Whether you’re consolidating storage, expanding your virtualization footprint, or powering heavy analytics workloads, this drive is designed to fit into a wide range of HPE servers and third-party backplanes that support 3.5-inch SAS drives. The drive’s architectural design emphasizes consistent performance under sustained load, enabling your applications to run without interruption while maintaining data availability and recoverability. In short, it’s a scalable, enterprise-grade storage solution built for the realities of modern IT environments.

With enterprise-class protection features and HPE’s engineering rigor, this 8 TB SAS drive is not merely a space filler—it’s a strategic storage asset. Expect dependable error recovery, strong data integrity, and compatibility with hot-swap backplanes in many server configurations. For IT teams seeking to maximize storage density without sacrificing performance, this drive represents a practical, cost-efficient choice that complements high-velocity data workflows and large-scale backups.

Designed for workplaces that depend on fast, reliable access to data, the HPE 8 TB SAS drive helps organizations reduce latency for transaction-based operations and improve overall application responsiveness. From online transaction processing to real-time analytics, the drive’s SAS interface provides the bandwidth and reliability needed to keep critical systems running smoothly. When combined with HPE’s ecosystem and support, this hard drive is a smart addition to any data center seeking to modernize storage while protecting investments in existing servers and backplanes.

  • High-capacity storage for dense server racks and backplanes, delivering 8 TB per drive to maximize data density and reduce sprawl.
  • 3.5-inch form factor designed for standard server bays and backplanes, enabling straightforward installation in most enterprise systems.
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface provides high-throughput, low-latency data transfer essential for transactional workloads and large-scale databases.
  • Enterprise-grade performance characteristics, including steady throughput under sustained load for virtualization, analytics, and backup operations.
  • Reliable, backplane-ready design with compatibility across HPE servers and many 3.5-inch SAS backplanes, engineered for 24x7 operation and long-term durability.

Technical Details of HPE 8 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

  • Capacity: 8 TB
  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
  • Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
  • Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
  • Cache: 256 MB
  • Drive Type: Enterprise-grade SAS hard drive optimized for server workloads
  • Transfer Interface: Backward compatible with SAS backplanes and 12Gb/s SAS controllers
  • Reliability: Built for continuous, 24x7 operation in data centers and enterprise environments
  • Compatibility: Designed to work with HPE servers and a wide range of 3.5-inch SAS backplanes

How to install HPE 8 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS

  • Power down the server and disconnect power sources to ensure safe handling of components.
  • Open the server or storage enclosure to access the 3.5-inch drive bays or backplane slots.
  • Confirm the target bay is empty and compatible with a 3.5-inch SAS drive.
  • Insert the HPE 8 TB SAS drive firmly into the drive bay or backplane slot until it is seated and secured by the mounting mechanism.
  • Connect the SAS data cable (and power cable if required by the enclosure) to the drive or backplane, ensuring solid, even connections.
  • Close the enclosure, reattach any access panels, and reconnect power and any network or management interfaces as needed.
  • Power on the system and enter the BIOS/RAID controller configuration utility to verify the new drive is detected.
  • Initialize and format the drive in the operating system or storage controller as part of your array or volume management plan.
  • Run a SMART health check and, if available, update the drive firmware to the latest version for optimal reliability.
  • Monitor the drive during initial operation to confirm it is functioning correctly and is performing within expected parameters.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q: What is the capacity of this drive? A: The drive provides 8 TB of storage capacity, enabling large data stores and dense storage configurations for enterprise environments.
  • Q: What interface does this drive use? A: It uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface, designed for high-throughput data transfer in server backplanes and storage arrays.
  • Q: What form factor is this drive? A: It is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive, compatible with standard 3.5-inch drive bays and many enterprise backplanes.
  • Q: Is this drive suitable for hot-swappable environments? A: Yes, it is designed for enterprise backplanes and server environments where hot-swapping is supported by the system configuration; always verify your server’s hot-swap capabilities before installation.
  • Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for? A: It is optimized for mission-critical, storage-driven applications, including virtualized environments, databases, analytics, backups, and large-scale data consolidation where reliability and steady performance matter most.

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