861608-001 HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive

Highlight of HPE 861608-001 8TB 12GBPS Hard Drive

The HPE 861608-001 is a high-capacity enterprise-grade internal hard disk drive engineered for demanding server environments. Designed to deliver stable performance and reliable storage expansion, this 8TB SAS drive is optimized for mission-critical workloads, data-intensive applications, and large-scale infrastructure systems.

Product Information

• Brand: HPE 
• Part Number: 861608-001
• Product Type: Hard Drive

Technical Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 8TB
• Rotation Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Form Factor: Large Form Factor (3.5-inch)
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps
• Drive Type: Internal
• Helium Sealed: Yes, for enhanced performance
• Firmware: Digitally Signed for Security

Enterprise Use Cases

• Data center storage arrays and server expansion
• Cloud computing infrastructure and virtualization platforms
• Backup, archiving, and disaster recovery systems
• Business-critical applications and database storage
• Enterprise file and object storage solutions

Details of HPE 861608-001 8TB 12Gbps Hard Drive 

The HPE 861608-001 8TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K RPM LFF 512e Hot Swap Hard Drive is engineered for enterprise-level storage environments that demand consistent throughput, predictable latency, and high availability. Within contemporary data centers, this category of hard drives plays a critical role in balancing capacity density with cost-effective performance, especially in large-scale storage arrays deployed across virtualization clusters, backup systems, and archival repositories. The integration of SAS 12Gbps interface technology ensures stable and reliable communication between the drive and server controllers, making it suitable for mission-critical workloads where data integrity is essential.In enterprise storage ecosystems, the combination of 8TB capacity and Large Form Factor (LFF) design allows organizations to optimize rack space while maintaining high storage density.

Interface: SAS

The HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive comes equipped with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which offers several benefits and advantages over other interfaces.SAS interface provides exceptional performance and reliability, making it an ideal choice for demanding enterprise environments. With its higher data transfer rates and improved error handling capabilities, SAS ensures smooth and efficient data access, reducing the risk of data loss or corruption.SAS interface allows for easy scalability and flexibility in storage configurations. It supports daisy-chaining multiple devices, enabling users to expand their storage capacity without the need for additional controller cards or complex setups. 

Speed: 7200 RPM

The speed at which a hard drive operates is a crucial factor in determining its overall performance and efficiency. The HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive operates at a speed of 7200 RPM (rotations per minute), which offers several benefits for users.A higher rotational speed, such as 7200 RPM, results in faster data access and transfer rates. This means that users can retrieve and store data more quickly, resulting in improved system responsiveness and reduced waiting times. It is particularly beneficial for applications that require frequent data access or large file transfers.The 7200 RPM speed ensures that the HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive can handle multiple users accessing data simultaneously with minimal performance degradation.

Capacity: 8TB

The HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive boasts an impressive capacity of 8TB, which provides several advantages for users with demanding storage requirements.The 8TB capacity offers ample storage space for users to store a vast amount of data, including documents, multimedia files, applications, and more. It is particularly beneficial for users dealing with large file sizes or data-intensive applications, ensuring that they can easily accommodate their storage needs.With the HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive's high capacity, users can consolidate their data onto a single drive, simplifying their storage management tasks. 

Form Factor: LFF

The form factor of a hard drive refers to its physical size and shape. The HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive has a Large Form Factor (LFF), which carries several advantages for users.LFF hard drives are larger in size compared to Small Form Factor (SFF) drives. This allows them to accommodate more platters and heads, resulting in increased storage capacity. With the LFF form factor, the HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM 512E Hard Drive can provide a higher storage density, allowing users to store more data in a single drive.The larger size of LFF hard drives allows for better cooling and heat dissipation. This is particularly important in high-demand environments where hard drives can generate significant heat. 

Hot Swap: 1

The HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive features hot swap functionality, which provides several benefits for users requiring uninterrupted operation and easy maintenance.Hot swap capability allows users to replace or upgrade hard drives without shutting down the entire system. This ensures continuous availability of critical applications and data, minimizing any potential downtime or disruption. With the HPE 8TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF 512E Hard Drive's hot swap feature, users can easily add or remove drives on the fly, enhancing system uptime and performance.Hot swap enables users to replace a failed hard drive quickly, minimizing the risk of data loss or corruption. 

Compatibility

The HPE 861608-001 8TB SAS hard drive is designed for seamless integration with HPE ProLiant servers and compatible storage arrays. This ensures that organizations using HPE infrastructure can deploy the drive without compatibility concerns, reducing deployment complexity and improving system reliability.Compatibility extends to SAS-compatible backplanes and RAID controllers commonly used in enterprise server configurations. The LFF 3.5-inch SAS drive form factor ensures physical compatibility with standard drive bays, while firmware-level integration enhances communication efficiency between storage hardware components.

Scalability 

Scalability is a core advantage of this hard drive, as it allows organizations to expand storage capacity incrementally without overhauling existing infrastructure. IT administrators can add drives as needed, enabling flexible growth aligned with business requirements.