SSKB1200S5XEN010 HPE 3PAR 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS 2.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive.

Impressive Storage Capacity

This 2.5-inch internal drive delivers a generous 1.2 terabytes of storage space, ideal for mission-critical workloads and enterprise-level data management.

Exceptional Spindle Speed

Running at 10,000 revolutions per minute, this drive ensures rapid access times, reduced latency, and consistent performance across all operations.

Superior Data Transfer Rate

With a blazing-fast 12Gb/s SAS interface, the hard drive supports seamless communication between storage and server systems, enhancing overall responsiveness.

Next-Gen SAS Technology

Engineered with 12Gb/s SAS interface standards, this HPE drive guarantees ultra-fast data flow and robust performance for demanding server environments.

Drive Format and Compatibility

Its compact 2.5-inch form factor makes it compatible with modern enterprise storage arrays and servers, allowing dense configurations in space-constrained racks.

Durable and Enterprise-Ready

The drive is built for longevity and reliability, tailored for 24/7 data center usage where durability under constant workload is essential.

Eco-Conscious Design

Manufactured with environmental responsibility in mind, this drive is compliant with eco-friendly standards and contributes to greener data centers.

Assembly Requirements

Some minor assembly may be needed depending on your rack or array configuration, ensuring secure installation and optimal performance.

Storage Size

This drive delivers **1.2 terabytes** of usable capacity, balancing between enough space for substantial data storage and the performance advantages of smaller, faster drives.

SAS Interface, 12 Gigabit/s Standard

Supports a **12Gb/s SAS interface**, aligning with modern SAS‑3 specifications. This ensures high data throughput, strong performance in both sequential and random I/O workloads. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Dual Port / Multipath Capability

Many drives in this category, including HPE 3PAR 12Gb/s SAS drives, support dual ports or multipath I/O, allowing failover and redundancy. This improves availability in enterprise storage setups. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM

Spin speed of **10,000 revolutions per minute** delivers faster access to data than standard 7,200 RPM or lower RPM disks. Helps reduce read/write latency, improves average seek times. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Seek Times and Performance Under Load

Typical average and maximum seek times for comparable HPE 1.2TB 10K SAS drives are around **3.7 ms average**, **7.3 ms maximum**, depending on workload and service conditions. These metrics make them well suited for mixed read/write environments. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Reliability, Endurance, and Environmental Tolerance

MTBF and Enterprise Reliability Features

These drives are built for continuous 24/7 operation in enterprise settings. Expected **Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)** often surpasses 1.5–2 million hours in similar HPE 3PAR 12Gb/s SAS drives. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Hot‑Swappable Design & Redundancy

Supports hot‑plug installation: drives can be inserted or removed without powering down the system. This permits minimal downtime, easy maintenance, and improved serviceability. Dual ports and SAS architecture aid in redundancy and data path failover. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Operating Conditions & Durability Under Stress

Designed to operate reliably in data center temperature ranges (≈ 10‑35 °C or higher), withstand vibration, shock, and continuous high I/O load. These environmental specs are essential in enterprise racks. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Ideal Environments

Enterprise Storage Systems

Best suited for **HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays**, especially the 8000, 8400, 8440 models, where consistent SAS‑12 Gb/s performance is required. Ensures compatibility and certified support. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Virtualization Hosts & VDI Deployments

Used in environments running VMware, Hyper‑V, or other hypervisors, where multiple VMs generate high I/O. Offers reduced latency for random I/O, improved throughput for multiple concurrent tasks.

Database Systems and High Transaction Workloads

In databases (OLTP, analytics), response time and consistency matter. A 10K RPM SAS drive in RAID arrays or mixed storage tiers helps handle frequent read/write operations with predictable performance.

Backup and Archival in Mixed Tier Infrastructure

Though not optimized for lower‑cost archival (which may favor larger capacity SATA drives), this drive is ideal when backups must occur quickly, or archives are frequently accessed, or in tiered storage with hotter data in SAS tiers.

Use Against Nearline Drives / Archive HDDs

Compared to nearline or archival hard drives (lower RPM, larger platters, often SATA), the SSKB1200S5XEN010 excels in performance but trades off some capacity per dollar. It is more suitable for active data than cold storage.

High Data Throughput & Low Latency

Full SAS‑12Gb/s bandwidth and 10K RPM spindle speed significantly reduce latency for both sequential and random workload. Ideal for high IOPS demand.

Enterprise‑Grade Reliability & Uptime

Dual ports, hot‑swappable features, rugged build, higher MTBF, designed for continuous uptime without disruptions.

Space Efficiency in Dense Storage Systems

2.5‑inch SFF format allows more drives per rack unit compared to 3.5‑inch drives, improving space usage and enabling higher aggregate throughput.

Power Consumption & Heat Output

Higher RPM and SAS interface draw more power; heat dissipation needs better cooling. In large arrays, power and cooling cost impacts become significant.

HPE 3PAR StoreServ Compatibility

Fully compatible with HPE 3PAR StoreServ series (8000, 8400, 8440 etc.), designed to integrate seamlessly with HPE’s backplanes, carrier trays, firmware and monitoring tools. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Server Brands, Blade & Rack Servers

Suitable for HPE ProLiant, Synergy, blade servers, and other enterprise grade servers supporting SAS‑12Gb/s SFF disks. Proper drive carriers/trays required. Firmware compatibility often required for optimal performance.

Cabling & Backplane Requirements

Robust connectors, good cabling, proper cooling, and error correction both in firmware and hardware help preserve data integrity. Poor backplane or connectors degrade performance.

Firmware Compatibility

Firmware updates from HPE are important to maintain performance, compatibility; fix latency or error correction issues. OEM firmware ensures optimal integration with 3PAR management tools.

Hot Spares & RAID Configurations

Using RAID levels (RAID‑1, RAID‑5, RAID‑6, RAID‑10, etc.) with hot spare drives improves fault tolerance. Multipath I/O and dual porting ensure paths can reroute if one channel fails.

Ensure Infrastructure Compatibility

Check that your server or storage array supports 2.5‑inch SAS‑12G disks, that the backplane, connectors, cooling, trays are suitable. Verify that firmware is up‑to‑date.

Consider Power, Cooling & Environmental Overheads

High RPM drives draw more power and produce more heat; ensure your rack, airflow, and chip cooling are well designed. In large deployments, reduction of failure due to overheating depends heavily on ambient temp and airflow.

Deployment Scenarios & Configuration Tips

RAID Level Recommendations

For data safety vs performance, RAID‑10 gives excellent read/write speed and redundancy; RAID‑5/6 gives more usable capacity for protection; RAID‑50 or RAID‑60 used for large disk sets. Include hot spare drives.

Multipath I/O & Redundant Paths

Use controllers that support multiple paths and dual ports; configure your OS or array software to recognize redundant I/O paths so one channel failure doesn’t bring down access.

Firmware and Regular Drive Health Checks

Set up monitoring for SMART/SCSI logs, reallocated sectors, bad blocks, temperature; schedule firmware updates from HPE; use monitoring tools to detect early signs of drive aging.

Image Alt Text & Structured Data Ideas

Use images of the drive with alt text like: “HPE 3PAR 1.2TB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5‑inch Hard Drive front view”, “dual‑port SAS HPE 12G HDD specifications label”. Include product schema with specification properties (interface, RPM, capacity, form factor) for rich snippets.

Read/Write Latency Under Load

When under sustained load, average seek and rotational delay can add up; using 10K RPM helps reduce rotational latency (~5‑6ms components), plus smaller form‑factor platters reduce seek distances. Proper configuration (cache, controller) strongly influences observed latency.

Impact of RAID Rebuilds or Sparse I/O Patterns

RAID rebuilds, heavy random I/O (e.g., small block sizes) tend to stress these drives; proper RAID level, hot‑spare availability, and monitoring can help avoid performance degradation or data loss during rebuilds. SAS drives with built‑in reliability reduce risk.

Overheating & Thermal Stress

Ensure airflow in drive bays; ambient temp under 35 °C ideal. Use monitoring to detect drive temperature; provide adequate cooling trays and fans. Heat can accelerate wear and cause increased seek times.

Vibration & Mechanical Stress Issues

2.5‑inch SFF drives are less susceptible than 3.5‑inch to vibration, but still need vibration control in multi‑drive enclosures; shock tolerance matters.

Firmware Health & Updates from HPE

Check and apply updates from HPE’s support for 3PAR systems; firmware may solve latency issues, improve drive reliability, compatibility.

Predictive Alerts

Enable drive self‑monitoring tools, analyze metrics like read/write error rates, spare block usage, temperature. Use predictive alerts to plan replacements before failure.

Data Protection Layers

Ensure redundancy (RAID, mirroring), have hot spares, plan for drive replacement, maintain backups. During rebuilds, limit extra load to avoid overheating or cascading failures.