HPE Midline 1 TB Hard Drive — 3.5" Internal SATA (SATA/600)

The HPE Midline 1 TB Hard Drive is an enterprise-class 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed to deliver dependable performance and unwavering reliability in demanding data center environments. Built to support HPE servers and storage platforms, this drive is validated and tested across its lifecycle to ensure consistent, predictable results in 24x7 operations. With a capacity of 1 terabyte and a SATA interface (SATA/600), it provides a balanced blend of capacity, throughput, and endurance ideal for data-intensive workloads such as virtualization, databases, backups, and archival storage. Whether deployed in a rack with dense server backplanes or in a storage shelf, the HPE Midline drive helps maximize total server uptime and storage efficiency while reducing the risk of data loss. This drive is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers, offering enterprise-grade features, robust error handling, and a focus on long-term serviceability.

• Enterprise-class reliability for 24x7 workloads: Designed to run continuously in demanding data center environments, the HPE Midline 1 TB drive delivers dependable performance and long-term endurance that data centers rely on for mission-critical applications.
• 3.5-inch internal drive with SATA/600 interface: The drive uses a standard 3.5" form factor and a SATA (SATA/600) interface, providing up to 6 Gb/s data transfer rates to support mixed workloads, virtualization, backups, and large-scale storage deployments.
• Validated for HPE servers and storage platforms: HPE HDDs are tested and validated within HPE ecosystems, ensuring compatibility, streamlined deployment, and ongoing quality monitoring throughout the product lifecycle.
• Optimized for total server performance and storage efficiency: By combining capacity, reliability, and enterprise-grade design, this drive helps maximize overall server throughput and storage efficiency, reducing downtime and improving operational productivity.
• Cost-effective durability with lifecycle quality monitoring: Built to minimize maintenance and support costs, the Midline drive incorporates design and manufacturing quality controls that contribute to stable performance and predictable long-term operation.

Technical Details of HPE Midline 1 TB Hard Drive

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How to Install HPE Midline 1 TB Hard Drive

Installing the HPE Midline 1 TB hard drive is straightforward when you follow these steps. This guide assumes a standard 3.5" drive bay on a compatible server or storage chassis with a suitable backplane. Always follow your data center’s safety protocols and power-down procedures before opening equipment.

• Power down and disconnect: Shut down the server or storage array and unplug from the power source to avoid any electrical hazards or data loss.
• Open the chassis and locate the drive bay: Access an available 3.5" drive bay or drive sled compatible with the system backplane. Confirm that the backplane supports SATA drives (SATA/600).
• Prepare the drive for installation: Handle the drive by its edges, avoiding contact with the connectors and printed circuit boards. If your chassis uses drive sleds, attach the drive to the sled per the chassis manufacturer’s instructions.
• Insert and secure the drive: Slide the drive into the bay or sled until it is firmly seated. Secure with the appropriate screws or locking mechanism provided by the chassis.
• Connect data and power cables: Attach the SATA data cable and power connection to the backplane or motherboard, ensuring secure, clean connections to prevent intermittent faults.
• Power up and verify: Restart the system, enter the BIOS or server management interface, and confirm that the drive is recognized by the controller/backplane. Run any built-in diagnostics to verify health and performance.
• Initialize and format the drive: Within your operating system or storage array management software, initialize the new drive, create partitions or volumes as needed, and incorporate it into your storage pool or RAID configuration.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does the HPE Midline 1 TB Hard Drive offer? A: The drive provides 1 terabyte of storage in a 3.5-inch internal form factor using the SATA interface (SATA/600).
• Q: What interfaces and backplanes is this drive compatible with? A: It uses the SATA (SATA/600) interface and is designed for compatibility with HPE servers and storage platforms; compatibility with non-HPE systems should be validated against your specific hardware and backplane requirements.
• Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for? A: Enterprise-class HDDs like the HPE Midline are well-suited for 24x7 data center workloads, including virtualization, databases, backups, and archival storage, where reliability and steady performance are essential.
• Q: Are there lifecycle and quality assurances? A: Yes. HPE HDDs are validated and tested with ongoing quality monitoring throughout their lifecycle to ensure consistent performance and reliability in data center environments.
• Q: Can I install this drive in non-HPE equipment? A: While designed for HPE platforms, the drive uses a standard 3.5" SATA form factor. Check your server’s compatibility list and backplane specifications to ensure proper operation and support.