HPE 72GB 2.5" SAS 6Gb/s 15K RPM DP HDD

Overview

The HPE 512545-B21 is a 72GB 2.5 inch SAS hard drive designed for administrators managing ProLiant servers who require reliable, high-speed storage. With a spindle speed of 15,000 rpm and a dual-port 6 Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers fast data access and low latency, making it well suited for demanding enterprise workloads.

This drive supports hot swap operation and comes in an HPE-certified tray, allowing seamless installation or replacement in ProLiant G1 through G7 chassis and HPE storage arrays without downtime. It is ideal for environments where continuous availability and quick data access are critical.

Key features

• Dual-port SAS interface provides path redundancy to maintain data access even if one controller path fails
• High spindle speed of 15,000 rpm ensures rapid seek times and consistent throughput for transaction-heavy applications
• Hot swap capability allows drive replacement or addition without interrupting server operations
• Compact 2.5 inch form factor fits easily into space-constrained server and storage environments
• Certified compatibility with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays simplifies integration and maintenance
• Designed to handle small, random read/write workloads common in database and virtualization hosts
• Economical option for refreshing aging drives or stocking spare parts while maintaining HPE performance standards

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 72 GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: Dual-port SAS 6 Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 15,000 rpm
• Average seek time: 2.58 milliseconds
• Maximum data transfer rate: up to 600 MB/s

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive connects via a dual-port SAS interface running at 6 Gb per second, which supports simultaneous data paths for improved reliability. It is compatible with HPE ProLiant server generations G1 through G7 and various HPE storage arrays, ensuring broad support across enterprise hardware platforms.

Ideal uses and environments

The drive is well suited to enterprise environments that demand consistent performance for database servers, virtualization hosts, and transaction-heavy applications. Its fast seek times and throughput make it a strong choice for workloads involving frequent small, random data accesses. Additionally, its hot swap capability and dual-port design support high availability setups where minimizing downtime is essential.