862140-001 HPE 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF HDD.

HPE 862140-001 6TB 7.2K RPM LFF Hard Disk Drive

The HPE 862140-001 enterprise-class hard disk drive delivers dependable, high-capacity storage engineered for modern data center environments. Designed with a 3.5-inch large form factor and powered by a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, this storage solution balances performance, durability, and efficiency for mission-critical workloads. 

Product Overview

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Model Number: 862140-001
• Drive Type: Internal Hard Disk

Technical Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 6TB
• Interface Type: SAS 12Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Included Component: Pre-installed tray

Ideal Use Cases

• Data center storage and server environments
• Backup and archival solutions
• Cloud storage infrastructure
• Virtualization platforms
• Big data analytics and processing
• Enterprise resource planning systems

Reliable Performance

• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM, delivering consistent performance for data-intensive tasks
• Data Transfer Rate: Equipped with a SAS 12Gbps interface for high-speed data access

Optimized for Enterprise Storage

• Designed for midline storage, this 6TB drive balances capacity and performance for critical business applications
• Ideal for handling backup, archival, and bulk storage needs in large-scale environments

Capacity: 6TB

The capacity of a hard drive is one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing storage solutions for your business or personal needs. The HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive boasts an impressive capacity of 6TB, providing ample space for storing large amounts of data, including documents, photos, videos, and more.

Increased Storage Space

With a capacity of 6TB, this hard drive offers an abundance of storage space, allowing you to store a vast amount of data without worrying about running out of room. Whether you are a professional photographer, videographer, or someone who simply needs to store large files, this hard drive provides the capacity needed to meet your requirements. Having a high-capacity hard drive like the HPE 862140-001 allows you to efficiently manage your data. You can create organized folders and subfolders, making it easier to locate and access specific files when needed. This level of organization is particularly beneficial for businesses that deal with a large volume of data on a daily basis.

Scalability

As your storage needs grow over time, having a high-capacity hard drive like the HPE 862140-001 allows you to scale your storage solution without the need for additional hardware. Instead of purchasing multiple smaller drives and managing them individually, you can consolidate your data onto a single drive, saving both time and resources.

Interface: SAS 12GBPS

The interface of a hard drive determines how it connects and communicates with other devices. The HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive features a SAS 12Gbps interface, offering several benefits and ensuring optimal performance for users. The SAS 12Gbps interface provides lightning-fast data transfer speeds, allowing you to quickly transfer large files or access data stored on the hard drive. Whether you are working with multimedia files or running resource-intensive applications, the high-speed interface ensures smooth and efficient data transfer.

Flexibility

The SAS 12Gbps interface offers scalability and flexibility for future expansion. As your storage needs increase, you can easily add more hard drives with the same interface to your existing system, providing a seamless and efficient way to expand your storage capacity without significant infrastructure changes or disruptions.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

Data-intensive applications, such as databases or virtualization, require fast and reliable storage solutions. The SAS 12Gbps interface of the HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive ensures that these applications can access and process data quickly, optimizing their performance and reducing potential bottlenecks. The SAS interface is widely used in enterprise environments due to its reliability and robustness. The HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive, with its SAS 12Gbps interface, is designed to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise-level applications, ensuring data integrity and minimizing the risk of data loss or corruption.

Speed: 7.2K RPM

The speed at which a hard drive spins plays a crucial role in determining its performance and responsiveness. The HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive operates at a speed of 7.2K RPM (revolutions per minute), offering several benefits for users seeking fast and efficient storage solutions. The higher rotational speed of 7.2K RPM allows the hard drive's read/write heads to access data faster. This results in reduced latency and improved overall system responsiveness. Whether you are accessing files or running applications, the increased speed ensures that data is retrieved quickly, enhancing your productivity.

Optimized Performance for Sequential Workloads

Certain workloads, such as video editing or database operations, involve reading or writing large sequential chunks of data. The 7.2K RPM speed of the HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive is well-suited for such tasks, as it provides fast and consistent data throughput, allowing for efficient handling of sequential workloads.

Form Factor: LFF

The form factor of a hard drive refers to its physical size and shape. The HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive features a Large Form Factor (LFF), which offers several benefits and is suitable for various applications and environments. The LFF form factor allows for higher storage density, meaning that more storage capacity can be packed into a single drive. This is particularly advantageous for users who require large amounts of storage space but have limited physical space available, such as in rack-mounted servers or storage arrays.

Hot-Swapping

Hot-swapping refers to the ability to replace or add hard drives without shutting down the system. The included tray makes hot-swapping a breeze, as you can easily slide the hard drive in and out of the tray, minimizing downtime and maximizing system availability for critical tasks or applications. The tray provides designated spaces for cable routing and management. This ensures that the cables connecting to the hard drive remain organized and secure, reducing the risk of accidental disconnections, cable damage, or interference with other components within the system.

Compatibility

The tray included with the HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive is designed to be compatible with standard mounting systems commonly used in servers and storage arrays. This ensures that you can easily integrate the hard drive into your existing infrastructure without the need for additional adapters or custom mounting solutions. The SAS 12Gbps interface is backward compatible with previous generations of SAS interfaces. This means that if you already have infrastructure in place that supports lower versions of SAS, you can still take advantage of the high-speed capabilities of the HPE 862140-001 Hard Drive without the need for additional upgrades.