628181-001 HPE 3TB 7200RPM 3.5in SATA-3G Midline G4-G7 HDD
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HPE 3TB 7200RPM 3.5" Midline SATA Hard Drive
The HPE 628181-001 (also referenced as 628063-B21) is a dependable 3TB internal hard disk designed for midline, business-critical storage. In a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) with a 7200 RPM spindle, this SATA 3 Gb/s drive offers steady capacity, consistent throughput and cost-effective storage for legacy HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays. It is ideal for file servers, backup targets and mixed workloads where predictable performance and long-term reliability matter.
Key Advantages
- Industrial-grade dependability in a midline performance tier
- 3 TB raw capacity for dense storage and archival systems
- 7200 RPM for faster access times versus nearline alternatives
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface ensuring broad legacy compatibility
- Optimized for HPE ProLiant rack, tower and blade server platforms
Part Numbers, Model Variants & Cross-References
Multiple OEM identifiers and assembly references help when sourcing replacements or verifying compatibility.
- Brand: HPE
- MPN: 628181-001
- Option / Alternate: 628063-B21
- Model Numbers: MB3000EBKAB, MB3000EBUCH, MB3000ECVJH, MB3000ECWCT, MB3000ECWLQ
- Assembly Numbers: 614826-001, 638516-002, 694372-002, 695502-003, 695502-007, 695995-002
Technical Specifications — Snapshot
General Characteristics
- Device Type: Internal hard drive
- Capacity: 3 TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch (LFF)
- Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s
- Drive Technology: Air-filled magnetic disks
- Bytes per Sector: 512
- Carrier Type: Non hot-plug carrier (raw drive)
- Workload Class: Business-critical / Midline
- Platform Support: HPE ProLiant Rack, Tower, BladeSystem, Synergy
Performance & Latency
- Drive Transfer Rate: 3 Gb/sec
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Single-Track Seek Time: 0.50 ms
- Average Seek Time: < 8.10 ms
- Full-Stroke Seek Time: 15.50 ms
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 × SATA 3 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay: 3.5" LFF drive bays (standard HPE trays/enclosures)
Operating Environment
- Minimum Operating Temperature: 50 °F (≈ 10 °C)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 95 °F (≈ 35 °C)
Platform Compatibility — Supported HPE Servers
This drive is engineered to integrate smoothly with a broad set of HPE ProLiant systems. Reference the lists below for quick compatibility checks.
HPE ProLiant DL Series
- DL120 Gen5, Gen6
- DL160 Gen5, Gen5p, Gen6
- DL160se Gen6
- DL165 Gen5, Gen5p, Gen6, Gen7
HPE ProLiant ML Series
- ML110 Gen6
- ML115 Gen5
- ML150 Gen5, Gen6
- ML330 Gen6
Quick Technical Reference
- Capacity: 3 TB
- RPM: 7200
- Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s
- Form Factor: 3.5" LFF
- Workload: Midline / Business-critical
- Supported Platforms: HPE ProLiant DL & ML families (multiple generations)
HPE 628181-001 3TB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA-3G Midline G4–G7 HDD — Comprehensive Category Description
Product Identity and Core Specifications
The HPE 628181-001 is a 3TB, 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and SATA-3G interface. Classified as a midline drive, it balances capacity and performance for legacy HPE ProLiant systems from Gen4 to Gen7.
- Part Number: 628181-001
- Capacity: 3 TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Interface: SATA-3G
- Drive Class: Midline / Nearline
- Primary Use Cases: Backup, archive, bulk storage, cold/warm storage tiers
Compatibility Guidelines
- Validated for ProLiant G4–G7 servers and compatible backplanes
- Works with HPE Smart Array controllers supporting SATA-3G
- Requires HPE-approved 3.5" caddies for hot-swap bays
RAID and Array Recommendations
- RAID 6: Fault-tolerant for high-capacity arrays
- RAID 10: Balanced performance and redundancy
- Hybrid tiers: SSD cache + HDD capacity layers
