742934-001 HPE 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS 6GBPS HDD

Overview of SAS Hard Drive for High-Performance Servers

Optimized for enterprise storage environments, this internal hard disk provides dependable speed, efficient data handling, and seamless compatibility with professional server systems. Its advanced build supports continuous operation in demanding IT infrastructures.

Product information

• Brand: HPE 
• Part Number: 653955-001
• Device Type: Internal enterprise hard drive

Technical Capabilities

• Rotational speed of 10,000 RPM for rapid data access
• SAS interface supporting up to 12Gbps bandwidth
• Efficient processing of high-volume data operations
• Stable performance across enterprise workloads

Physical Specifications

• Height: 0.6 inches
• Width: 3.0 inches
• Depth: 4.7 inches
• Internal form factor for server integration

Supported Servers

• ProLiant DL160 Gen8 Server Series
• ProLiant DL360p Gen8 Server Series
• ProLiant DL380p Gen8 Server Series

Supported Scalable Platforms

• ProLiant SL230s Gen8 Server Series
• ProLiant SL250s Gen8 Server Series

Suitable Applications and Workloads

• Enterprise data centers and storage clusters
• Virtualization and cloud computing environments
• Database and analytics systems
• High-demand business applications

Detailes of HPE 742934-001 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS 6Gbps HDD

The HPE 742934-001 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS 6Gbps Hard Drive stands as a powerful solution in enterprise storage environments where performance, reliability, and capacity must coexist seamlessly. Designed for modern data centers and server infrastructures, this hard drive belongs to a category of high-speed, mission-critical storage devices that deliver consistent throughput and low latency. With its 1.2TB capacity, this model provides a substantial amount of storage space while maintaining high rotational speed and data transfer efficiency, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications.

Capacity

The 1.2TB capacity offers a balanced approach between storage density and access speed. Unlike lower-capacity drives that may require more physical units to achieve similar storage levels, this drive allows for efficient consolidation of data. The 10K RPM rotational speed ensures that performance remains uncompromised, even when handling intensive workloads.

Optimized Data Access

Data access times are significantly improved with higher spindle speeds, allowing applications to retrieve and process information quickly. This is particularly important in transactional systems where rapid response times are essential for maintaining operational efficiency. The SAS 6Gbps interface enhances throughput, enabling the drive to handle large volumes of data transfers without bottlenecks. This ensures smooth operation in environments with high I/O demands.

Advanced SAS Interface Technology

The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface is a defining feature of this hard drive category, offering superior performance and reliability compared to traditional storage interfaces. Operating at 6Gbps, the SAS interface provides fast data transfer rates and supports dual-port connectivity, which enhances redundancy and availability.

Product Storage 

SAS drives are designed to support large-scale storage systems, enabling organizations to expand their infrastructure without compromising performance. This scalability is essential for businesses experiencing rapid data growth. Advanced command queuing capabilities allow the drive to process multiple requests efficiently, reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness.

Performance Advantages

The 10,000 RPM rotational speed of the HPE 742934-001 drive provides a significant performance boost compared to slower drives. This increased speed reduces seek times and enhances data retrieval rates, making it ideal for applications that require quick access to data. Faster rotational speed translates to shorter seek times, allowing the drive to locate and retrieve data more quickly. This is particularly beneficial in environments with high transaction volumes. Enterprise drives are engineered to maintain consistent performance even under heavy workloads. The 10K RPM speed ensures that the drive can handle demanding applications without degradation in performance.

Database Systems

Database applications require fast and reliable storage solutions. The high rotational speed and SAS interface make this drive ideal for handling complex queries and transactions. Virtual environments benefit from the drive’s ability to handle multiple workloads simultaneously, ensuring consistent performance across virtual machines. Data analytics applications require quick access to large datasets. The drive’s performance capabilities support efficient data processing and analysis.

Compatibility 

The HPE 742934-001 drive is designed to integrate seamlessly with HPE server systems, ensuring optimal performance and compatibility. The drive is engineered to work with HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays, reducing the risk of compatibility issues. HPE-certified firmware ensures that the drive operates efficiently within compatible systems, enhancing overall performance. Using certified drives provides access to manufacturer support, ensuring that any issues can be resolved quickly and efficiently.

Energy Efficiency 

Energy efficiency is an important consideration in enterprise environments, and this hard drive is designed to minimize power consumption while maintaining high performance.The drive’s design ensures efficient power usage, contributing to lower energy costs in large-scale deployments. Improved thermal efficiency reduces the need for extensive cooling systems, further lowering operational costs. The combination of reliability and efficiency results in lower total cost of ownership over the lifespan of the drive.

Data Security and Protection

Data security is a critical aspect of enterprise storage, and this drive incorporates features to protect sensitive information.The drive supports secure data storage practices, ensuring that information is protected against unauthorized access. Many enterprise drives support encryption technologies that safeguard data, providing an additional layer of security. The drive meets industry standards for data protection, making it suitable for use in regulated industries.