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HPE 6TB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive in silver metal casing

HPE

HPE 6TB 7.2K 6Gbps 3.5" Midline SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-S5Z9-M9BYT

6 TB 3.5" SATA hard drive spinning at 7,200 RPM with 6.0 Gb/s interface and 8.5 ms average seek time

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Average seek time8.5 ms
  • 6TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface supports high-bandwidth transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap design enables drive replacement without downtime

HPE 6 TB Midline SATA Drive

This HPE Midline hard drive provides 6 TB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor and connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and carries an average seek time of 8.5 ms. The unit is supplied new with zero hours of prior use and fits hot-swap drive bays.

Sustained workload behaviour

At 7200 RPM the spindle maintains a constant rotational speed during long write or read sequences rather than throttling after a short burst. The 8.5 ms average seek time reflects steady positioning performance across the full 6 TB capacity. Hot-swap support allows the drive to be replaced without powering down the enclosure during extended operations.

SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface limits

The SATA 6.0 Gb/s link caps maximum theoretical throughput at 6.0 Gb/s, so sustained transfer rates cannot exceed that ceiling. Mechanical latency of 8.5 ms per seek remains the dominant factor for random access patterns regardless of the interface speed. The 3.5 inch form factor requires a standard drive bay and SATA power and data cables for installation.

How it compares

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

Price $182.99
Pricier than about 66% 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 $30.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameMB6000GEFNB
Part number846785-B21
Total capacity6 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.5 ms
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

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