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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit 900GB 10000 RPM

HP

HP N9X06A 900GB 2.5" 10000 RPM SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-V29P-G713S MPN N9X06A

A 2.5" SAS internal hard drive delivering 900GB capacity at 10000 RPM for HP StoreVirtual 3000 storage systems

  • Total capacity900 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • High-speed SAS interface delivers 6 Gb/s throughput
  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed reduces average latency
  • 900 GB capacity fits demanding enterprise workloads
  • 5-inch form factor suits dense server bays
  • Designed for HP StoreVirtual 3000 storage systems

900 GB SAS 6Gb/s Enterprise Drive

The HP N9X06A is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for business storage systems. It delivers 900 GB of capacity on a SAS 6Gb/s interface and spins at 10000 RPM. This drive suits administrators expanding HP StoreVirtual 3000 arrays or similar enterprise platforms. It is supplied as a bare drive without retail packaging.

Sustained 10000 RPM Operation

The spindle maintains 10000 RPM continuously rather than only during brief bursts. This steady speed keeps latency predictable for random I/O workloads such as database logs or virtual machine storage. The SAS 6Gb/s link supports the throughput needed for sustained sequential transfers. Performance remains consistent across the full 900 GB capacity.

SAS 6Gb/s Interface Limits

The drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s connection while the interface standard supports up to 12Gb/s. This means the drive will negotiate at 6Gb/s even when attached to a 12Gb/s backplane or controller. Bandwidth is therefore capped at the 6Gb/s rate for both reads and writes. Buyers needing the higher 12Gb/s link speed should select a drive rated for that standard.

How it compares

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

Price $575.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 900 GB
Lower than about 64% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $639.99 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE - BUSINESS CLASS STORAGE
Model nameN9 × 06A
Total capacity900 GB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size279 × 185 × 135 mm

Questions about this item

How much power does the 10000 RPM SAS drive draw during continuous operation?

The 10000 RPM spindle speed and SAS 12Gb/s interface are designed for enterprise storage systems where power profiles are managed by the enclosure.

What controller or backplane is required to run this 2.5" SAS drive?

A SAS 12Gb/s controller or backplane with 2.5" drive bays is needed to connect the 6Gb/s interface drive to the host system.

Will this 900GB drive work in an HP StoreVirtual 3000 Storage System alongside existing drives?

Yes, the drive is listed as compatible with the HP StoreVirtual 3000 Storage System and matches the 2.5" SAS form factor used in that platform.

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