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HPE 820032-001 8TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM 512e internal hard drive
An 8 TB internal hard drive with a 3.5 inch form factor, 7200 RPM spindle speed, 512e format and a 12 Gb/s SAS interface
- InterfaceSAS
- Capacity8TB
- NAND Flash Memory TypeUser Input
- RPM7200 RPM
- Width (maximum)User Input
- Length (maximum)100.6mm
- 8 TB capacity stores large data sets
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast transfers
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive performance
- 512e disk format ensures broad compatibility
- 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
HPE 8TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" internal drive
The HPE 820032-001 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 12Gb/s SAS interface and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It uses a 512e disk format for broad compatibility with existing storage infrastructures. The drive is supplied new and intended for installation inside compatible servers or storage enclosures.
Suited for SAS-based arrays.
This drive suits administrators expanding SAS-based RAID arrays or JBOD enclosures that accept 3.5-inch internal drives. It is not suitable for laptops, external enclosures without a SAS backplane, or systems that lack a 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter. Buyers who need a different interface or a smaller form factor should look at other products.
12Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility
The single specification that decides whether this is the right part is the 12Gb/s SAS interface. The host system must provide a compatible SAS connector and controller that support this signalling rate. Without a matching SAS backplane or HBA the drive cannot communicate with the server.
Highlights
- 8 TB capacity stores large data sets
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast transfers
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive performance
- 512e disk format ensures broad compatibility
- 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
Specifications
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Model | 820032-001 |
| Part Number | 820032-001 |
| Interface | SAS |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| NAND Flash Memory Type | User Input |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Width (maximum) | User Input |
| Length (maximum) | 100.6mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the HPE 820032-001 8TB drive and what step is often missed?
Mount the 3.5" drive in a bay, connect the SAS data cable to a 12Gb/s SAS port and attach the power connector; the step often missed is confirming the controller firmware supports 512e format before first use.
What maintenance or replacement will the HPE 820032-001 8TB drive need later?
No scheduled maintenance is required; replacement is needed only if the 7200 RPM mechanism fails or capacity is exhausted after extended use.
What limit appears first on the HPE 820032-001 8TB drive under sustained use?
The 12Gb/s SAS interface bandwidth and 7200 RPM mechanical throughput set the sustained transfer ceiling during heavy workloads.
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