The HPE 1TB 12G SAS 7.2K 2.5 inch 512E SC Server Hard Drive is a robust and high-capacity storage solution tailored for enterprise environments where reliability and performance are critical. With a generous 1TB capacity, this hard drive is well-suited for handling substantial amounts of data, making it ideal for a variety of applications including file storage, data backups, and virtualized environments.

Operating at 7,200 RPM, the drive offers a balanced approach to performance and energy efficiency, ensuring fast data access while minimizing power consumption. The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 12Gb/s interface facilitates high-speed data transfer with rates up to 12 Gbps, allowing for efficient management of data-intensive tasks and applications.

The 2.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with modern server configurations, providing a compact yet powerful storage option. Equipped with a 128MB cache, the drive enhances performance by accelerating data access and improving overall system responsiveness.

Featuring an average latency of 4.16 ms and seek times of approximately 8.5 ms for read operations and 9.5 ms for write operations, the drive delivers reliable and efficient data retrieval. The 512e sector size (emulated 512-byte sectors) maintains compatibility with systems designed for 512-byte sectors while benefiting from advanced formatting.

Supporting hot swapping, the HPE 1TB SAS hard drive allows for easy replacement or upgrades without interrupting system operations, thus reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency. Designed to operate within a temperature range of 5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F), it is built to withstand the demands of enterprise environments.

Compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and other enterprise systems, this hard drive combines high capacity, fast performance, and reliable operation, making it an excellent choice for businesses seeking a dependable and efficient storage solution for their critical data needs.