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HP 4 TB SAS hard drive in gray 3.5 inch Smart Carrier

HP

HP 793763-001 4 TB SAS 12 Gb/s 3.5" 7.2K 512e Smart Carrier

SKU CH-BR4S-QV4JG

4 TB SAS 12 Gb/s 3.5 inch 7.2K RPM 512e drive with Smart Carrier for hot-plug server bays

  • TypeAccessories
  • ColorGray
  • 4 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data quickly
  • 2 K RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
  • 512e sector format fits modern arrays
  • Smart Carrier enables hot-plug service

4 TB SAS drive for ProLiant G8/G9

This 4 TB SAS hard drive uses a 12 Gb/s interface and spins at 7.2K RPM in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor. It is built for HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers and compatible storage arrays. The 512e sector format and genuine HP firmware ensure drop-in compatibility with SmartDrive carriers. It suits administrators who need midline capacity for bulk storage workloads.

Midline thermals and power profile

As a midline-class drive it runs at 7.2K RPM, which keeps heat output and acoustic levels lower than performance-tier models. The SAS 12 Gb/s link operates without extra protocol overhead in normal operation. Power draw stays consistent with typical 3.5-inch midline specifications during idle and light read/write activity. The Smart Carrier design aids airflow in supported bays.

Sustained load behaviour in RAID arrays

Under continuous sequential workloads the 7.2K spindle delivers steady throughput suitable for backup, archive and secondary storage tiers. The 512e format maintains compatibility with legacy controllers while the 12 Gb/s link prevents interface bottlenecks. Firmware tuned for HP RAID controllers reduces rebuild times and handles vibration in multi-drive enclosures. It is not intended for high-IOPS primary databases or write-intensive logging.

Highlights

  • 4 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data quickly
  • 2 K RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
  • 512e sector format fits modern arrays
  • Smart Carrier enables hot-plug service

Specifications

TypeAccessories
ColorGray

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5 inch SAS drive in the G8 G9 SmartDrive Carrier?

Slide the drive into the SmartDrive Carrier until the connector seats firmly, then insert the carrier into the hot-plug bay until the latch clicks. The step people miss is not pushing the carrier far enough to engage the latch, leaving the drive loose.

Will the 512e firmware on the 4 TB SAS drive need updating later?

The drive ships with genuine HP certified firmware. Firmware updates are only required if HP releases a specific advisory for this 793763 model; otherwise the 512e firmware remains stable.

What is the first limit I will hit when writing continuously to the 7.2K RPM SAS drive?

Sustained write speed is capped by the 7.2K RPM spindle and 12 Gb/s SAS link; the mechanical rotation becomes the bottleneck before the interface saturates.

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