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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connectors

HPE

HPE 834028-B21 8TB 7200 RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-A1HP-GGE25 MPN 834028-B21

8TB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive running at 7200 RPM with 6.0Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • High-capacity 8 TB storage for large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive read/write performance
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast host transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • 512e advanced format optimises sector efficiency

8 TB SATA drive for desktop storage

The HPE 834028-B21 is an internal hard drive built for desktop systems. It delivers 8 TB of capacity on a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM. The 3.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays in towers and workstations.

Suits bulk storage on a desktop SATA port

This drive suits users who need high-capacity bulk storage on a standard desktop SATA connection. It is not for systems that only accept 2.5 inch drives or M.2 modules. It is also not for builds that require an interface other than SATA 6.0 Gb/s.

7200 RPM spindle speed

The spindle speed of 7200 RPM is the specification that determines whether this drive matches the performance profile you need. At this speed the drive delivers sustained throughput for large-file workloads and general desktop use. Verify that your system supports 3.5 inch SATA drives before purchasing.

How it compares

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

Price $604.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 $75.62 per TB
Pricier than about 56% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight3.18 kg
Package size560 × 225 × 140 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 3.5" SATA drive and what step do people miss?

Mount the drive in a 3.5" bay, connect the SATA data cable to a 6.0Gb/s port and attach the SATA power connector; the step often missed is confirming the controller is set to AHCI mode so the 8TB capacity is fully recognised.

What maintenance or replacement will this 7200 RPM drive need later?

No routine maintenance is required; keep the system ventilation clear to manage heat from the 7200 RPM spindle, and replace the drive if SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or seek errors.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on this SATA 6.0Gb/s drive?

The sustained transfer rate of the 7200 RPM platters is the first bottleneck; the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface can accept data faster than the physical media can write it during long sequential workloads.

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