HPE SAS Hard Drive
Best high-capacity storage for enterprise data centers and backup systems.
This drive is a powerhouse for massive data archives, leveraging helium technology to pack 16TB into a remarkably efficient footprint. You sacrifice the raw speed of high-performance SSDs, but you gain the rock-solid reliability and density required for 24/7 enterprise storage.
$1526.86
Who it's for
- System administrators managing high-volume, intensive data workloads
- Enterprise IT managers needing massive data storage solutions
- Data center operators requiring dependable, continuous hardware performance
Who should skip it
- Engineers requiring ultra-low latency for performance-sensitive applications
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking lower-cost storage alternatives
- Server managers constrained by strict power and cooling limitations
Performance breakdown
Storage Density
Helium-sealed architecture maximizes capacity within a standard LFF footprint.
Data Throughput
The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures robust bandwidth for heavy enterprise workloads.
Operational Efficiency
Helium technology significantly lowers power draw per terabyte of stored data.
Security Reliability
Instant Secure Erase provides a fast, reliable method for data sanitization.
Workload Endurance
Engineered specifically for the rigors of continuous 24x7 server environments.
Access Latency
The 7.2K spindle speed prioritizes high-capacity storage over rapid random access.
Key Specs
Product Type
Hard Drive
Storage Capacity
16 TB
Drive Interface
SAS
Spindle Speed (rpm)
7200
Interface Type
SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor
LFF (3.5-inch)
Security Feature
ISE (Instant Secure Erase)
Warranty
1-Year
Drive Type
HDD
Enclosure Type
Bare Drive
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