R4H95A HPE 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS LFF 3.5Inch With Tray For Nimble Storage HDD

Technical Highlights

• 14TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch LFF design
• 7,200 RPM rotational speed
• SAS 6Gbps interface
• Hot-swap capability
• Enterprise-level cache optimization
• Compatibility with Nimble Storage systems

HPE R4H95A 14TB 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS LFF HDD

The HPE R4H95A 14TB 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS LFF 3.5Inch With Tray For Nimble Storage HDD represents a powerful enterprise-class storage solution designed to meet the demands of modern data-driven organizations. This category of storage hardware is engineered to deliver high capacity, reliable performance, and seamless integration with Nimble Storage arrays, ensuring that businesses can manage large-scale workloads with efficiency and confidence. With its 14TB capacity, this drive is ideal for environments requiring massive data storage, archiving, and high-volume transactional operations.

14TB Storage Capacity

The defining feature of the HPE R4H95A is its immense 14TB capacity. This allows enterprises to consolidate storage infrastructure, reduce the number of drives required, and optimize rack space utilization. Large capacity drives are particularly beneficial for organizations dealing with big data analytics, multimedia content, and virtualized environments where storage demands are constantly increasing.

7.2K RPM Speed

Operating at 7,200 revolutions per minute, the drive balances performance with energy efficiency. While higher RPM drives such as 10K or 15K are often used for ultra-high-performance workloads, the 7.2K RPM speed of this model provides a reliable middle ground that supports sequential read and write operations effectively, making it suitable for backup, archiving, and general-purpose storage.

SAS 6Gbps Interface

The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6Gbps interface ensures robust connectivity and data transfer reliability. SAS interfaces are preferred in enterprise environments due to their superior error correction, dual-port capability, and scalability compared to SATA. The 6Gbps bandwidth supports consistent throughput, ensuring that large files and datasets can be accessed and transferred without bottlenecks.

LFF 3.5-Inch Design

The large form factor (LFF) 3.5-inch design provides compatibility with a wide range of enterprise storage enclosures. This form factor is the industry standard for high-capacity drives, offering the physical space necessary to house larger platters that enable the 14TB storage capacity.

Reliability and Durability

The HPE R4H95A is built to withstand the rigorous demands of enterprise environments. Its components are tested for durability, ensuring consistent performance under heavy workloads. Enterprise-grade drives are engineered to operate continuously, providing peace of mind for IT administrators.

Scalability

As organizations continue to generate and consume data at unprecedented rates, scalability becomes essential. The 14TB capacity ensures that businesses can scale their storage infrastructure without frequent hardware replacements, reducing long-term costs.

Compatibility

Nimble Storage systems leverage predictive analytics to anticipate and prevent issues before they occur. The HPE R4H95A integrates seamlessly with these systems, ensuring that storage performance aligns with predictive models and enhances overall IT efficiency.