P28619-B21 HPE 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS Hard Drive - Internal Mission Critical

HPE 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS HDD

The HPE P28619-B21 is a high-performance internal hard disk drive engineered for enterprise-level workloads. With robust encryption, rapid spindle speed, and SAS interface, it ensures reliability and efficiency for mission-critical applications.

General Details

• Brand: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Model Number: P28619-B21
• Device Category: Hard Disk Drive

Technical Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 2.4 Terabytes
• Encryption Support: Yes, FIPS algorithm
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Bytes Per Sector: 512
• Advanced Format: 512e technology
• Weight: 17.64 ounces
• Bundled Accessory: HPE Basic Carrier

Data Transfer Speed

• External throughput: 1.2 Gbps

Rotational Speed

• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM

Interface Options

• 1 x SAS 12Gb/s port

Bay Compatibility

• Fits 2.5-inch SFF bays

Compatibility Information

Supported HPE ProLiant Servers

• DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 (2.5)
• DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Base (2.5)
• DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Weka Base Tracking (2.5)
• DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Performance (2.5)
• DL345 Gen10 Plus Base (2.5)
• DL360 Gen10 Plus (2.5)
• DL360 Gen10 Plus All-NVMe Server for Software Defined Storage (2.5)
• DL365 Gen10 Plus (2.5)

Supported HPE Simplivity Nodes

• Simplivity 325 Gen10 Plus V2 Node (2.5)

P28619-B21 2.4TB 10K RPM 12GBPS Hard Disk Drive Overview

The HPE P28619-B21 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gbps Internal Mission Critical Hard Disk Drive represents a premium class of enterprise-grade storage designed to meet the demands of modern data centers and high-performance computing environments. This category encompasses mission-critical hard drives engineered for reliability, endurance, and sustained performance under heavy workloads. Businesses relying on uninterrupted access to data, such as financial institutions, cloud service providers, and large-scale enterprises, require storage solutions that combine speed, durability, and advanced data protection capabilities.

Enterprise-Class Design for Demanding Workloads

Within this category, the defining characteristic is the focus on mission-critical operations. These drives are built with enterprise-grade components that are rigorously tested for 24/7 operation. The 10K RPM rotational speed ensures faster data access compared to traditional 7.2K RPM drives, making it suitable for transactional databases, virtualization platforms, and high-frequency read/write operations. The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface at 12Gbps further enhances data throughput, ensuring minimal latency and consistent performance even under heavy workloads.

Reliability and Data Integrity

Reliability is a cornerstone of this category. The HPE P28619-B21 drive is designed with advanced error correction technologies, vibration tolerance mechanisms, and thermal management features that help maintain data integrity in densely populated server environments. Enterprise SAS drives are built to handle higher workloads per year compared to consumer-grade drives, ensuring long-term dependability. This makes them ideal for mission-critical applications where downtime can result in significant financial losses.

Key Advantages of 10K RPM SAS Drives

Performance is a key differentiator in this category. The 10K RPM speed provides a balance between performance and energy efficiency, making it suitable for applications that require rapid data access without excessive power consumption. The SAS 12Gbps interface delivers high data transfer rates, enabling faster backups, quicker database queries, and improved application responsiveness.

Enhanced Data Transfer Rates

With a 12Gbps SAS interface, these drives offer significantly higher bandwidth compared to older SAS generations. This allows for faster communication between the drive and the server, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall system performance. In environments where multiple drives operate simultaneously, the SAS architecture ensures reliable and efficient data transfer.

Reduced Latency and Improved Throughput

Latency is a critical factor in enterprise storage systems. The combination of high rotational speed and advanced interface technology reduces seek times and improves throughput. This results in faster data retrieval, which is essential for applications such as real-time analytics, online transaction processing, and large-scale virtualization.

Mission Critical Storage Category Overview

The mission-critical hard disk drive category is defined by its focus on reliability, performance, and scalability. These drives are specifically designed for enterprise environments where data availability and system uptime are paramount. The HPE P28619-B21 drive fits squarely within this category, offering features that support demanding workloads and high availability requirements.

Compatibility with Enterprise Servers

This category of drives is designed to integrate seamlessly with enterprise server platforms. The HPE P28619-B21 is optimized for compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Such integration allows for better system management and enhanced performance tuning.

Hot-Swap Capabilities

Hot-swappable design is a critical feature in mission-critical environments. It allows drives to be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the system, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation. This capability is essential for maintaining service availability in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures.

Use Cases for 2.4TB SAS Enterprise Drives

The 2.4TB capacity offers a balance between storage density and performance, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications. From database management systems to cloud storage infrastructures, this category of drives supports diverse workloads that require reliable and high-speed data access.

Virtualization and Cloud Environments

In virtualized environments, storage performance directly impacts the efficiency of virtual machines. The HPE P28619-B21 drive provides the necessary performance and reliability to support multiple virtual workloads simultaneously. Its enterprise-grade design ensures consistent performance even under heavy virtualization loads.

Big Data and Analytics

Data analytics applications require high-speed access to large datasets. This category of drives provides the throughput and reliability needed to support data-intensive operations, enabling faster insights and improved decision-making.

Vibration and Shock Resistance

In densely packed server environments, vibration can impact drive performance and longevity. Enterprise SAS drives are designed with advanced vibration tolerance features that minimize the impact of external and internal vibrations, ensuring stable operation.

Thermal Management

Effective thermal management is essential for maintaining performance and preventing hardware failures. These drives are engineered to operate efficiently within a wide temperature range, with built-in mechanisms to dissipate heat and maintain optimal operating conditions.

Extended Lifespan

Compared to consumer-grade drives, mission-critical SAS drives offer a longer lifespan and higher workload ratings. This makes them a cost-effective investment for businesses that require reliable storage solutions over an extended period.

Scalability and Future-Proofing

As data demands continue to grow, scalability becomes a crucial consideration for enterprise storage solutions. The HPE P28619-B21 drive supports scalable architectures, allowing organizations to expand their storage capacity without compromising performance.

Seamless Integration with Storage Arrays

These drives are designed to work seamlessly with enterprise storage arrays, enabling organizations to build scalable and flexible storage infrastructures. This ensures that businesses can adapt to changing data requirements without significant infrastructure changes.