HPE 2TB SAS 12G 7.2K RPM SFF Enterprise Hard Drive

Equipment Overview

The HPE 765466-B21 is a 2TB enterprise-class hot-plug hard disk drive designed for server and storage system deployments. This 2.5-inch SFF drive operates at 7200 rpm with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, delivering reliable performance for high-capacity data storage in rack-mount servers and storage arrays. The drive is equipped with a Smart Carrier (SC) for tool-less installation and supports 512e sector emulation, making it suitable for modern virtualization and database workloads. It is intended as a primary or secondary storage component in HPE ProLiant server environments.

Main Parameters

• Type: HDD
• Capacity (nominal): 2000 GB (actual 1863 GB)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
• Buffer Size: 32 MB
• External Data Transfer Rate: up to 600 MB/s
• Dimensions: 75.7 x 15.6 x 118.7 mm

Key Advantages

This drive offers a balanced combination of capacity, speed, and interface bandwidth, making it a practical choice for bulk storage in enterprise servers. The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures high throughput for data-intensive applications, while the 7200 rpm spindle speed provides consistent random and sequential read/write performance. The Smart Carrier design simplifies drive replacement and reduces maintenance time in dense chassis configurations.

Compatibility & Integration

The HPE 765466-B21 is engineered for integration with HPE ProLiant servers and HPE storage systems that support 2.5-inch SFF SAS drives with Smart Carrier trays. It complies with SAS-3 industry standards and is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS controllers. The 512e sector format ensures compatibility with legacy and modern RAID controllers and operating systems, enabling seamless deployment in existing enterprise infrastructure.