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HPE 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with silver metal casing

HPE

HPE 873012-B21 1.2 TB 10k SAS 12Gb/s 2.5

SKU CH-B5QZ-ENXVN

1.2 TB 10k SAS 12Gb/s 2.5" digitally signed 512n internal hard drive for servers

  • 2 TB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 10 000 rpm spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 512n sector format ensures broad server compatibility
  • 5 inch small form factor fits dense drive bays

Enterprise SAS Storage

The HPE 873012-B21 is a 1.2 TB hard drive built for internal server deployment. It uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and spins at 10000 rpm to serve workloads that demand consistent throughput. The 512n digitally signed format ensures compatibility with existing enterprise arrays. It targets administrators who need reliable capacity for database or virtualisation tasks.

Thermals and Power

Mechanical drives at 10000 rpm generate measurable heat inside a populated chassis. The SAS 12Gb/s link operates within standard server backplane power budgets. Acoustic output is typical for high-speed small-form-factor disks in rack environments. No active cooling components are integrated on the drive itself.

Build and Connectivity

The 2.5-inch form factor fits dense drive bays and hot-swap carriers common in HPE servers. A single SAS port handles both data and power through the backplane connector. Digitally signed firmware helps prevent unauthorised code execution during boot. The drive is supplied as a spare unit without additional mounting hardware or cables.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 10 000 rpm spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 512n sector format ensures broad server compatibility
  • 5 inch small form factor fits dense drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SAS drive in my server and which step is commonly missed?

Mount the 2.5" SAS drive in a compatible hot-plug bay, connect the 12Gb/s SAS interface, then ensure the 512n sector format is recognised by the RAID controller before initialising the volume.

What maintenance or replacement will the 10k SAS drive need over its service life?

The 10000 rpm mechanical drive has no scheduled maintenance; plan replacement when SMART attributes indicate wear or when capacity requirements exceed the 1.2 TB limit.

What performance limit appears first on the 1.2 TB SAS drive during sustained workloads?

The 10000 rpm spindle speed caps sustained throughput, so sequential I/O will hit the mechanical transfer ceiling before the 12Gb/s SAS interface saturates.

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