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HPE 6 TB 3.5 inch SAS internal hard drive with carrier

HPE

HPE 6 TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" 7200 RPM 512e internal hard drive 861754K21

SKU CH-5JN9-BAF8B

A 6 TB internal hard drive with a SAS 12Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed and 512e format in a 3.5 inch carrier

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive performance
  • 512e format ensures broad system compatibility
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Capacity and Interface

The HPE 6 TB internal hard drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and a 3.5 inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM and stores data in a 512e format. The unit ships with a drive carrier included.

Server Storage Fit

This drive suits servers and storage arrays that accept 3.5 inch SAS drives with a 12Gb/s link. It is not for systems limited to smaller form factors or slower interface speeds.

Deciding Specification

The SAS 12Gb/s interface is the single specification that determines compatibility. Verify that your server backplane and controller support this exact standard before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $172.99
Pricier than about 64% 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 $28.83 per TB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Total capacity6 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s drive into a server bay, and which step is often missed?

Slide the supplied carrier into the LFF bay until the latch clicks, then connect both SAS data and power cables; the step most often missed is seating the carrier latch fully so the drive registers on the backplane.

What maintenance or replacement will the 6TB 7200 RPM 512e drive need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; monitor SMART attributes for reallocated sectors and replace the drive once the error counters approach the vendor threshold.

What limit appears first on the 6TB SAS 12Gb/s midline drive during sustained writes?

The 7200 RPM spindle caps sequential throughput at the media transfer rate, so sustained write speed hits that mechanical ceiling before the 12Gb/s interface saturates.

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