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Silver 3.5 inch HP hard drive with Smart Carrier tray

HP

HP 8TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-NAGZ-G36KA

An 8 TB 3.5" SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface and Smart Carrier tray

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency12Gb/s
  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfers
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed supports responsive performance
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Smart Carrier tray simplifies installation and handling

HP 8TB 3.5" SAS Drive

This HP internal hard drive provides 8TB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor. It connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM. The drive is supplied as a bare unit with a Smart Carrier tray. It is suited for servers and storage arrays that require high-capacity rotational storage.

Replaces Lower-Capacity SAS Drives

The 8TB capacity replaces smaller SAS drives when storage density must increase within the same bay count. The 12Gb/s interface maintains compatibility with existing SAS backplanes and controllers. The jump is worth it when data growth outpaces available drive slots and a single higher-capacity unit simplifies volume management.

Sustained Workload Behaviour

At 7200 RPM the drive delivers consistent throughput for sequential workloads such as backup, archival and bulk data ingest. The SAS interface supports dual-port operation for path redundancy during extended operations. Mechanical latency remains stable across long duty cycles typical of nearline storage tiers.

How it compares

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

Price $293.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $36.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 74% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameMB8000JFECQ
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency12Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What size drive bay does the 3.5" HP MB8000JFECQ need?

The drive fits a standard 3.5" internal bay and uses the Smart Carrier tray that slides into HP server or storage chassis.

How do I install the SAS 12Gb/s drive and what step is often missed?

Slide the Smart Carrier into the bay until it clicks, then connect the SAS data and power cables; the step often missed is fully seating the carrier latch so the drive registers on the controller.

What maintenance will the 8TB 7200 RPM SAS drive need over time?

No scheduled mechanical maintenance is required; monitor SMART attributes for reallocated sectors and replace the drive if error counters rise or the Smart Carrier LED indicates a fault.

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