HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21)

Description

HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21)

The HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) is a high-performance, enterprise-grade hard disk drive designed for HPE ProLiant and HPE Apollo servers. With a 2.4TB capacity, 12Gb/s SAS interface, and 10,000 RPM speed, this drive is ideal for businesses and organizations that require fast, reliable, and scalable storage solutions for a wide range of mission-critical applications, such as databases, virtualized environments, cloud computing, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Built with SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) technology, this HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) supports high-speed data transfer rates of up to 12Gb/s, making it suitable for performance-driven workloads that demand low latency and high throughput. The drive operates at a 10,000 RPM spin speed, providing an optimal balance between performance and cost-efficiency. The Small Form Factor (SFF) design enables higher storage density, allowing you to add more drives in a smaller physical space, ideal for high-density rackmount servers or data storage arrays where maximizing space is crucial.

The HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) (512-byte emulation) technology ensures that this drive can support applications that require 512-byte sector size compatibility, ensuring data consistency and integrity across different storage environments. This is especially beneficial when integrating with legacy systems or mixed-storage environments that still rely on 512-byte blocks for optimal operation.

The Dual-Port (DS) functionality offers redundancy and high availability by allowing the drive to connect through two separate paths. This feature ensures that, in the event of a failure in one path, the other will still be active, reducing the risk of downtime and ensuring uninterrupted data access, which is critical for mission-critical applications.

Designed with enterprise reliability in mind, the HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD is perfect for businesses that need dependable, fast storage with hot-swappable capabilities. The hot-swap feature allows users to replace or add drives without shutting down the system, significantly reducing the risk of downtime and improving operational efficiency.

This hard drive is optimized for use with HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21)and other compatible servers, offering seamless integration with HPE’s management software and ensuring maximum performance and reliability. It is ideal for environments where high-speed data access, fault tolerance, and uptime are paramount.

Key Features and Benefits

1. Large Storage Capacity:
   • With a 2.4TB capacity, this HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) is perfect for high-performance applications and offers ample storage space for data-intensive workloads, virtual machines, large databases, and more.
2. 12Gb/s SAS Interface:
   • The SAS 12G interface supports faster data transfer rates (up to 12Gb/s), allowing for quicker access to data, improving overall system responsiveness and supporting high-performance applications.
3. 10,000 RPM Speed:
   • The 10,000 RPM spin speed strikes an optimal balance between performance and cost-effectiveness, offering fast read/write speeds for enterprise workloads without the premium cost of faster drives like 15K RPM drives.
4. Small Form Factor (SFF):
   • The SFF design (2.5-inch) enables high-density storage, ideal for environments where space is limited, such as high-performance servers or storage arrays that require multiple drives to be installed in a small footprint.
5. Dual-Port (DS) Redundancy:
   • Dual-Port functionality provides redundancy by allowing the HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) to connect through two separate paths. This ensures continuous data access even in the event of a failure in one path, contributing to high availability.
6. 512e (512-Byte Emulation):
   • The 512e format ensures that the drive is compatible with legacy systems that require 512-byte sector size and supports applications that need to adhere to older storage standards while still benefiting from modern storage technology.
7. Hot-Swap Capability:
   • Hot-swappable functionality allows the drive to be replaced or added without powering down the system, minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency, especially in mission-critical environments.
8. Enterprise-Level Reliability:
   • Built for enterprise-class applications, this HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21)is designed to provide consistent, reliable performance even under heavy load conditions. It is well-suited for environments where high uptime, data protection, and fault tolerance are essential.
9. HPE-Validated:
   • The HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD is HPE-validated to ensure maximum compatibility, performance, and reliability within HPE ProLiant and HPE Apollo servers. It integrates seamlessly with HPE’s management software and tools.
10. Enhanced Scalability:
    • HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) has 2.4TB of capacity per drive, businesses can scale up their storage infrastructure to meet growing data demands without having to replace drives frequently, making it an ideal choice for organizations with expanding data storage needs.

Target Applications

• Virtualization:
  Ideal for virtualized environments and cloud computing platforms where fast storage access is crucial for running multiple virtual machines (VMs) with minimal latency.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC):
  Perfect for HPC environments where large datasets need to be processed quickly, such as simulations, scientific computations, or data analytics.
• Enterprise Databases:
  HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) Suitable for enterprise databases like SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP, where quick access to large data volumes is essential for performance.
• Data Warehousing:
  A great choice for data warehousing applications that store and process large amounts of structured data and require fast read/write speeds for efficient querying and reporting.
• Backup and Archiving:
  HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) Used in backup and archival storage systems where data redundancy, fault tolerance, and high capacity are important.
• General Enterprise Storage:
  Perfect for general enterprise storage needs where high capacity, fast access speeds, and reliability are required.

Conclusion

The HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD (881457-B21) is an enterprise-class storage solution designed to meet the high-performance, high-availability, and scalability needs of modern data centers. With its 2.4TB capacity, 12Gb/s SAS interface, 10,000 RPM speed, and Dual-Port functionality, this drive is ideal for mission-critical applications where uptime and performance are paramount.

Whether you are expanding your virtualized environment, supporting database systems, or deploying high-performance computing solutions, the HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD provides the reliable, fast, and scalable storage required to meet the demands of today’s enterprise workloads.

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• HPE Official Website
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