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HP

HP 3PAR StoreServ M6720 6 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-AN6B-4JX1X

A 6 TB 3.5 inch 7200 RPM SAS internal hard drive for HP 3PAR StoreServ M6720 storage arrays

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Key featuresHard Drive
  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers consistent throughput
  • 6Gb/s SAS interface connects to 3PAR StoreServ arrays
  • 5-inch LFF form factor fits standard drive bays
  • 60 lb weight suits rack-mounted deployments

HP 3PAR StoreServ M6720 6 TB SAS drive

The HP 3PAR StoreServ M6720 is a 6 TB internal hard drive built for nearline storage in enterprise arrays. It uses a 6 Gb/s SAS interface and spins at 7200 RPM to serve bulk capacity workloads. The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard large-form-factor drive bays in compatible HP 3PAR StoreServ systems.

Capacity and headroom

Six terabytes provide substantial space for archive, backup and secondary application data where access speed is less critical than cost per gigabyte. The 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent sequential throughput for large-file workloads but will not match the random IOPS of flash-based tiers. Workloads demanding sub-millisecond latency or sustained high random writes will exhaust the mechanical limits of this drive.

Build integration

The drive requires a 6 Gb/s SAS backplane and a carrier or bay that accepts 3.5-inch LFF devices measuring 1.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches high by 19.5 inches deep. It draws power and signal through the standard SAS connector without extra cabling. Installing this unit adds approximately 11.60 lb to the enclosure, so the chassis and rack rails must support the additional weight.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $175.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $29.33 per TB
Cheaper than about 83% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Total capacity6 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Questions about this item

Will the 6 TB 7200 RPM SAS drive work in my older 3Gb/s SAS backplane?

The drive uses a 6Gb/s SAS interface and is backward compatible with 3Gb/s SAS controllers, though it will run at the lower link speed.

How do I confirm the M6720 is running at the correct 7200 RPM after installation?

Check the drive's reported spindle speed in your storage array's management console or SMART data; it should show 7200 RPM.

Does the M6720 6 TB drive ship with a mounting tray or cables, or must I buy them separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare 3.5-inch mechanism only; any carrier tray or SAS cables required by your enclosure must be sourced separately.

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