HPE 10TB LFF 3.5" SATA 6G 7200 RPM 512E SC HDD

Overview

The HPE 857648-B21 is a 10TB hard disk drive designed to expand storage capacity in HPE ProLiant servers. It fits into a 3.5-inch bay and connects via a SATA 6Gbps interface, providing reliable data transfer speeds suitable for large backups, file storage, and archival purposes. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, it maintains steady performance and responsiveness for demanding workloads.

This drive comes pre-installed in an HPE SmartDrive carrier that supports hot-plug functionality, allowing administrators to replace or add drives without shutting down the server. The 512e sector format enhances compatibility with modern operating systems while optimizing storage efficiency. Its average seek time of approximately 8 milliseconds helps keep latency low during random access operations.

Key features

• 10TB capacity offers substantial space for backups, media libraries, and shared project files
• SmartDrive carrier design enables easy installation and hot-swapping in compatible ProLiant servers
• SATA 6Gbps interface ensures consistent and dependable data throughput
• 7200 RPM spindle speed supports steady performance under continuous load
• Hot-plug support for Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 ProLiant servers minimizes downtime during maintenance
• 512e sector format balances compatibility with modern OS and efficient use of storage space
• Native Command Queuing improves task efficiency by optimizing the order of read/write requests
• Average seek time of about 8 ms reduces delays during random data access

Key specs

• Capacity: 10TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps
• Rotation speed: 7200 RPM
• Sector format: 512e (512-byte emulation on 4K physical sectors)
• Average seek time: approximately 8 milliseconds
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant servers from Gen8 through Gen10, fitting into standard 3.5-inch bays with a SmartDrive carrier. The SATA 6Gbps interface provides broad compatibility with server controllers supporting SATA connections, ensuring smooth integration into existing storage arrays without additional cabling or power adjustments.

Ideal uses and environments

The 857648-B21 is well suited for enterprise environments requiring large-scale storage expansion, such as file servers hosting collaborative projects, backup targets with multiple retention points, and media streaming or surveillance systems. Its hot-plug capability and reliable performance make it a practical choice for IT administrators who need to maintain uptime while upgrading or replacing drives.