HPE 8TB 7.2K SATA 6G LFF 3.5in Midline 512e Smart Carrier HDD

Product Description

The HPE 819203-B21 is an 8TB enterprise-class hard disk drive designed for deployment in HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems. This 3.5-inch LFF drive utilizes a SATA 6G interface and operates at 7,200 rpm, providing a balance of capacity and performance for midrange workloads. It features the Smart Carrier form factor for tool-less installation in compatible HPE chassis, ensuring straightforward serviceability.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 8000 GB (nominal) / 7451 GB (actual)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor)
• Interface: SATA 6G
• Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm
• Buffer Size: 128 MB
• External Transfer Rate: Up to 600 MB/s
• Drive Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
• Sector Format: 512e

Design Features

• Smart Carrier: Integrated carrier design for hot-plug installation and removal without tools.
• Midline Class: Optimized for bulk storage applications requiring high capacity at lower cost per gigabyte.
• SATA 6G Connectivity: Backward-compatible with SATA 3G and 1.5G interfaces.
• 512e Advanced Format: Emulated 512-byte sector drive with 4K physical sectors for enhanced error correction efficiency.
• HPE Qualified: Tested and validated for compatibility with select HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays.

Application Area

This drive is intended for enterprise data centers and server rooms requiring high-density, nearline storage for archiving, backup, and reference data. It is suited for scale-out file servers, media repositories, and secondary storage tiers where sequential read/write throughput and capacity are prioritized over random I/O performance. The SATA interface and LFF form factor make it a practical choice for HPE Gen10 and earlier ProLiant systems with 3.5-inch drive bays.