The HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5″) HDD is a high-performance, enterprise-grade server hard drive designed for mission-critical storage arrays, especially HPE MSA storage systems. It combines a 1.8 TB capacity, 12 Gbps SAS interface, and 10,000 RPM spindle speed to provide fast and reliable data access with low latency and strong transfer performance. This drive is ideal for transactional databases, virtualization, and block-level SAN workloads where consistent performance and uptime are essential.
1.8 TB storage capacity — balanced size for enterprise applications.
10,000 RPM rotational speed — delivers higher IOPS and lower latency compared with slower spinning drives.
12 Gbps SAS interface — enterprise-class high-speed connectivity with robust signaling and throughput.
Dual-port SAS — provides redundancy and multi-path access for storage systems (supports failover/alternate pathing).
2.5″ Small Form Factor (SFF) — ideal for dense server/storage environments.
Hot-swappable/Hot-plug support — enables maintenance without system downtime (with compatible backplanes).
Advanced Format (512e) — optimized for modern operating systems and RAID controllers.
512 e sector format — typical for enterprise usage.
Enterprise workload rating — built for continuous operation in SAN/NAS arrays.
Often available in Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) and FIPS 140-2 compliant versions for enhanced security.
Designed with high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for mission-critical applications — often around ~2 million hours.
Compatible with HPE MSA 1060 / 2060 / 2062 storage systems and other SAS-capable arrays.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | HPE MSA 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF HDD |
| Capacity | 1.8 TB (Terabytes) (~1800 GB) |
| Form Factor | 2.5″ Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Interface | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) — 12 Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Data Rate | Up to 12 Gbps (SAS) |
| Sector Format | 512 e (advanced format) |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes (with compatible backplane) |
| Dual-Port SAS | Yes — for redundancy & failover |
| Typical Seek Time | ~3.7–7.3 ms |
| Operating Temp | ~10 °C to 35 °C |
| Compatibility | HPE MSA storage platforms (1040, 2050, 2052, etc.) |
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