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HPE

HPE 820032-001 8TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM 512e internal hard drive

SKU CH-0HQD-TJPGT MPN 820032-001

An 8 TB internal hard drive with a 3.5 inch form factor, 7200 RPM spindle speed, 512e format and a 12 Gb/s SAS interface

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Flash memory typeUser Input
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Maximum widthUser Input
  • Maximum length100.6 mm
  • 8 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast transfers
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive performance
  • 512e disk format ensures broad compatibility
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays

HPE 8TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" internal drive

The HPE 820032-001 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 12Gb/s SAS interface and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It uses a 512e disk format for broad compatibility with existing storage infrastructures. The drive is supplied new and intended for installation inside compatible servers or storage enclosures.

Suited for SAS-based arrays.

This drive suits administrators expanding SAS-based RAID arrays or JBOD enclosures that accept 3.5-inch internal drives. It is not suitable for laptops, external enclosures without a SAS backplane, or systems that lack a 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter. Buyers who need a different interface or a smaller form factor should look at other products.

12Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that decides whether this is the right part is the 12Gb/s SAS interface. The host system must provide a compatible SAS connector and controller that support this signalling rate. Without a matching SAS backplane or HBA the drive cannot communicate with the server.

How it compares

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

Price $336.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 $42.12 per TB
Cheaper than about 68% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model name820032-001
Part number820032-001
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeUser Input
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Maximum widthUser Input
Maximum length100.6 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the HPE 820032-001 8TB drive and what step is often missed?

Mount the 3.5" drive in a bay, connect the SAS data cable to a 12Gb/s SAS port and attach the power connector; the step often missed is confirming the controller firmware supports 512e format before first use.

What maintenance or replacement will the HPE 820032-001 8TB drive need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replacement is needed only if the 7200 RPM mechanism fails or capacity is exhausted after extended use.

What limit appears first on the HPE 820032-001 8TB drive under sustained use?

The 12Gb/s SAS interface bandwidth and 7200 RPM mechanical throughput set the sustained transfer ceiling during heavy workloads.

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