P9M82A HPE MSA 10TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Midline Hot Swap Hard Drive

Overview Of HPE P9M82A MSA 10TB 7.2K RPM SAS HDD

The HPE P9M82A 10TB hard disk is a reliable, enterprise-grade storage solution engineered for demanding workloads. Designed with a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), this hot-swappable drive delivers consistent performance, durability, and seamless integration into compatible storage systems. With advanced SAS 12Gbps interface technology and helium-filled architecture, it ensures efficient data handling and optimized power usage.

General information

Manufacturer: HPE
Part Number:P9M82A
Product Type: Hard Disk Drive

Technical specifications 

• Storage Capacity: 10 Terabytes
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Interface Type: SAS 12Gbps
• Sector Format: 512e 
• Drive Type: Midline HDD
• Hot Swap Support: Yes
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gb/s
• Full Stroke Seek Time: 16.0 ms

Random Read/Write Performance

• 128KiB Random Read: Up to 105 IOPS
• 128KiB Mixed 70/30 (Read/Write): Up to 110 IOPS
• 128KiB Mixed 50/50 (Read/Write): Up to 115 IOPS

Connectivity and Expansion

Interface Ports: 1 x SAS 12Gbps

Compatibility Information Designed for HPE Modular Smart Array systems, including:

• HPE MSA 2042 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage Array 
• HPE MSA 2042 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage Array
• HPE MSA 2040 SAS Dual Controller LFF Storage Array
• HPE MSA 2040 SAN Dual Controller LFF Storage Array
• HPE MSA 2040 LFF Disk Enclosure
• HPE MSA 2040 LFF DC-power Chassis
• HPE MSA 2040 LFF Chassis
• HPE MSA 1040 Dual Controller LFF Storage Array

The HPE P9M82A MSA 10TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps Hot Swap 

The HPE P9M82A MSA 10TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps Midline Hot Swap Hard Drive represents a powerful and scalable storage solution designed for enterprise environments that demand reliability, performance, and flexibility. Built to support modern data-intensive workloads, this category of midline drives is specifically engineered to meet the needs of businesses that require cost-effective high-capacity storage without compromising on durability or performance. These drives are commonly used in modular smart arrays (MSA), providing seamless integration into storage systems that prioritize uptime, data integrity, and expandability. This category encompasses storage devices that balance capacity and efficiency, making them ideal for archival storage, backup solutions, and applications where data throughput is essential but ultra-high speed is not the primary requirement. With 10TB of storage capacity, these drives are particularly suited for organizations dealing with large datasets, including media files, databases, and virtualized environments. The SAS 12Gbps interface ensures consistent and reliable data transfer rates, enhancing system responsiveness and operational efficiency.

High-Capacity Storage 

Midline hard drives in this category are designed to provide large-scale storage capabilities. The 10TB capacity allows organizations to consolidate data, reduce the number of physical drives required, and optimize storage infrastructure. This makes them highly suitable for environments where data growth is continuous and storage scalability is critical. Businesses can efficiently manage large volumes of structured and unstructured data while minimizing storage costs.

7.2K RPM

Operating at 7,200 RPM, these drives strike a balance between performance and energy efficiency. While not as fast as high-performance enterprise drives running at 10K or 15K RPM, the 7.2K RPM speed ensures adequate performance for sequential read and write operations. This makes them ideal for workloads such as backup storage, file sharing, and content repositories where consistent throughput is more important than low latency.

SAS 12Gbps Interface

The SAS 12Gbps interface provides a significant improvement in data transfer rates compared to older interfaces. This ensures faster communication between the storage device and the host system, resulting in improved application performance. The dual-port SAS connectivity also enhances redundancy and reliability, allowing continuous data access even in the event of a path failure.

Hot Swap Capability 

One of the defining features of this category is the hot swap capability. This allows drives to be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the system. In enterprise environments where downtime can lead to significant operational and financial losses, this feature is critical. Administrators can perform maintenance tasks efficiently while ensuring uninterrupted service availability. Hot-swappable drives significantly reduce system downtime by enabling quick replacements. This is particularly beneficial in data centers and mission-critical applications where continuous uptime is required. The ability to swap drives on the fly enhances operational efficiency and minimizes disruptions to business processes.

Compatibility Storage Systems

These drives are specifically designed for compatibility with modular smart array systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. This compatibility simplifies deployment and reduces the complexity of managing storage infrastructure. Organizations can deploy these drives in various configurations to meet specific storage requirements. Whether used in standalone systems or integrated into larger storage networks, these drives offer flexibility and adaptability.

Integration with Modular Smart Arrays

These drives are specifically designed for compatibility with modular smart array systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. This compatibility simplifies deployment and reduces the complexity of managing storage infrastructure.