
HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP He 512e HDD
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HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP He 512e HDD.
Device Type: Hard drive - hot-swap. Capacity: 12 TB. Form Factor: 3.5" LFF. Interface: SAS 12Gb/s. Bytes per Sector: 512. Features: Advanced format 512e, filled with Helium, Digitally Signed Firmware. Width: 110.7 mm. Depth: 188.7 mm.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 12 TB
Highlights
- 12TB storage capacity in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor
- 7200 rpm spindle speed with 12Gb/s SAS interface
- Helium-filled drive design for efficient operation
- Digitally Signed Firmware for enhanced data protection
- Bundled with low-profile hot-swap drive carrier
- 512e Advanced Format sector layout
General
- Device Type
- Hard drive - hot-swap
- Capacity
- 12 TB
- Form Factor
- 3.5" LFF
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Bytes per Sector
- 512
- Features
- Advanced format 512e, filled with Helium, Digitally Signed Firmware
- Width
- 110.7 mm
- Depth
- 188.7 mm
- Height
- 26.4 mm
- Bundled with
- Low profile carrier
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 for Google (3.5")
- Designed For
- HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Medium Solution with HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus (3.5")
- Designed For
- HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 (3.5"), DL180 Gen10 Entry (3.5"), DL180 Gen10 SMB (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 Entry (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 Performance (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 Plus (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 Plus Base (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 Plus Entry (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 Plus High Performance (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 Plus Performance (3.5"), DL20 Gen10 solution (3.5"), DL325 Gen10 Base (3.5"), DL325 Gen10 Plus (3.5"), DL325 Gen10 Plus All-NVMe Flash Node for Software Defined Storage (3.5"), DL325 Gen10 Plus for Weka Expa
- Designed For
- HPE SimpliVity 325 Gen10 Plus V2 Node (3.5")
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 10 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 35 °C
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay
- 3.5" LFF
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 1 year
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 1.2 GBps (external)
- Seek Time
- 8 ms (average) / 16 ms (max)
- Track-to-Track Seek Time
- 0.23 ms
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
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The HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP He 512e HDD is a high-capacity, hot-swappable 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive designed for compatible HPE ProLiant, Apollo, and SimpliVity systems. Engineered with helium technology, a 12Gb/s SAS interface, and digitally signed firmware, it provides reliable, secure, high-density bulk storage for enterprise workloads and data centre environments.
Frequently asked questions
What systems are compatible with the HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP He HDD?
- This drive is designed for select HPE servers featuring 3.5-inch LFF bays, including compatible HPE ProLiant DL20, DL180, and DL325 Gen10/Gen10 Plus models, as well as HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 and SimpliVity 325 Gen10 Plus units. It comes bundled with a low-profile carrier for seamless hot-swap installation.
What are the advantages of helium-filled technology and Digitally Signed Firmware?
- The helium-sealed casing reduces internal mechanical drag, enabling high storage capacity and reliability in dense storage arrays. HPE Digitally Signed Firmware ensures that drive firmware comes from a trusted source, protecting against malicious alterations.
Does this HPE hard drive include a warranty?
- Yes, this drive includes a 1-year limited warranty backed locally in South Africa via Server Hub. All orders are processed in South African Rand (ZAR) for straightforward local procurement.