695507-001 HPE 1TB SAS 6GBPS 7.2K RPM Dual Port Hot Swap Hard Drive

HPE 695507-001 1TB SAS 6Gbps Hot-Swap Hard Drive Overview

The HPE 695507-001 1TB SAS hard drive is a high-reliability, enterprise-grade storage device designed for mission-critical server environments. Built for performance, endurance, and seamless integration, this 3.5-inch LFF hot-swappable drive delivers stable data handling for HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems. Engineered as a midline workload solution, it balances capacity, performance, and cost efficiency for business infrastructure.

General Information

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part Number: 695507-001
• Device Type: Hot-Swap Hard Drive
• Workload Type: Midline Enterprise Storage

Storage & Physical Attributes

• Capacity: 1 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5 inch LFF
• Interface: SAS 6Gbps
• Sector Size: 512 bytes
• Drive Technology: Air-filled HDD
• Carrier Type: Standard HPE Carrier
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes

Performance Metrics

• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• External Transfer Rate: Up to 6 Gb/sec
• Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
• Maximum Seek Time: 16.2 ms
• Track-to-Track Seek: 0.5 ms

Connectivity Specifications

• Interface Type: SAS 6Gb/s
• Compatible Drive Bays: 3.5-inch LFF slots
• Port Configuration: Dual-port architecture

Advantages of Dual-Port Design

• Improved redundancy for mission-critical systems
• Enhanced fault tolerance and failover capability
• Continuous data access in clustered environments

Operating Range

• Minimum Operating Temperature: 50°F
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 95°F

System Compatibility

HPE ProLiant DL Series Compatibility

• DL1000, DL120 (Gen5–Gen7)
• DL140 (Gen3), DL145 (Gen3)
• DL160 (Gen5–Gen7), DL165 (Gen5–Gen7)
• DL180 (Gen5–Gen7), DL185 (Gen5)
• DL320, DL370, DL380 (Gen4–Gen7)
• DL385, DL580, DL585, DL785 series

HPE ProLiant ML Series Compatibility

• ML110 (Gen7)
• ML150 (Gen5–Gen7)
• ML310 (Gen5p)
• ML330 (Gen6)
• ML350 and ML370 (Gen5–Gen7)

HPE Storage Array Support

• D2600 Modular Storage
• MSA60 Storage Arrays
• MDS600 Enclosures
• StoreAll 9730 Systems

HPE StoreEasy Platforms

• StoreEasy 1430, 1440
• StoreEasy 1530, 1540
• StoreEasy 1630, 1640
• StoreEasy 1830, 1840
• X-series storage systems (X1400–X3800)

HPE StoreVirtual Compatibility

• P4000 Series
• P4100 Series
• P4300 Gen2
• P4500 Gen2

HPE 695507-001 1TB SAS 6GBPS 7.2K RPM Hard Drive

The HPE 695507-001 1TB SAS 6GBPS 7.2K RPM Dual Port Hot Swap Hard Drive represents a highly reliable enterprise-grade storage component engineered for mission-critical data environments where performance stability, scalability, and continuous availability are essential. Developed under the enterprise storage portfolio of this hard drive is optimized for server and storage systems that require consistent throughput, redundancy support, and seamless hot-swapping capabilities without system downtime.

Positioned within the category of Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives, this model is widely deployed in data centers, virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure nodes, and high-availability business servers. The combination of 1TB storage capacity, 6Gbps transfer interface, and 7,200 RPM spindle speed makes it a balanced solution for workloads that require dependable performance rather than extreme high-speed flash-based storage.

Enterprise-Class SAS Architecture and Performance Design

Serial Attached SCSI Interface Advantages

The SAS interface in the HPE 695507-001 hard drive delivers superior reliability and scalability compared to traditional SATA storage solutions. With a 6Gbps data transfer rate, the drive ensures stable communication between server backplanes and storage controllers. SAS architecture is designed for full-duplex communication, allowing simultaneous read and write operations, which significantly enhances data handling efficiency in multi-user enterprise environments.

This interface is particularly suited for mission-critical workloads where data integrity and uninterrupted availability are key priorities. SAS drives also support dual-port functionality, enabling redundant path access and reducing the risk of system failure due to single connection issues.

6Gbps Throughput and Data Transfer Optimization

The 6Gbps bandwidth of this drive allows efficient handling of transactional workloads and medium-level data processing tasks. While not designed for ultra-high-performance NVMe workloads, the HPE 695507-001 excels in structured data environments such as database hosting, enterprise file sharing, and virtual machine storage pools.

Data transfer optimization is further enhanced by integrated firmware-level caching mechanisms that improve read consistency and write efficiency under sustained workloads.

Storage Capacity and Workload Suitability

1TB Enterprise Storage Capacity

With a storage capacity of 1 terabyte, this drive provides an ideal balance between cost efficiency and usable space for enterprise IT infrastructures. It is frequently used in mid-tier server configurations where storage density must be balanced with redundancy and performance stability.

Organizations deploy this capacity class in environments such as application hosting servers, backup nodes, distributed storage arrays, and virtualization hosts where predictable storage behavior is more important than extreme performance metrics.

Ideal Workload Segments

The workload compatibility of this hard drive includes read-intensive and mixed-use scenarios. It performs efficiently in environments where sequential and random data operations occur at moderate intensity levels. Common deployment scenarios include enterprise email servers, internal file repositories, and application hosting layers.

Dual-Port Connectivity and Redundancy Architecture

High Availability Through Dual-Port SAS Design

One of the defining features of this hard drive is its dual-port SAS configuration. This allows two separate data paths to connect the drive to storage controllers, ensuring continuous availability even if one path experiences failure or disruption.

This redundancy architecture is essential in enterprise environments where downtime can lead to significant operational and financial impact. Dual-port functionality also enables load balancing across multiple controllers, improving system resilience and performance consistency.

Failover Protection and Data Continuity

The failover mechanism supported by dual-port SAS drives ensures uninterrupted access to stored data. In clustered server configurations, this feature allows automatic rerouting of data traffic, maintaining system stability during maintenance or unexpected hardware issues.

Thermal Efficiency and Energy Consumption

Optimized Power Usage in Enterprise Racks

Energy efficiency is a critical factor in large-scale deployments. The HPE 695507-001 is designed to operate with optimized power consumption, reducing heat output and lowering cooling requirements within server racks.

This contributes to reduced operational costs in data centers where hundreds or thousands of drives operate simultaneously.

Heat Dissipation and System Stability

The drive’s thermal design ensures consistent heat dissipation, preventing overheating during sustained workloads. This improves long-term reliability and reduces the risk of thermal-induced failures in dense server environments.