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HPE AW612A 450 GB 10000 RPM SAS 2.5 internal hard drive, bare silver metal casing, exposed circuit board, label with model and capacity

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HPE AW612A 450 GB 10000 RPM SAS 2.5 internal hard drive

SKU CH-4VZK-PMYMT

A 2.5-inch SAS internal hard drive with 450 GB capacity spinning at 10000 RPM

  • Total capacity450 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • 450 GB capacity stores more enterprise data
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface delivers reliable throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • RoHS certified materials reduce environmental impact

HPE AW612A 450 GB 10K SAS Drive

The HPE AW612A is a new 450 GB internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It uses a 2.5 inch form factor and SLC NAND flash memory. This HP Qualified Option is designed for efficient data storage management in enterprise environments. RoHS certification confirms environmental compliance.

Suited for 2.5 inch SAS drive bays

This drive fits servers and storage arrays that accept 2.5 inch SAS drives and provide a 6Gb/s SAS connection. Buyers who need a different capacity or a larger 3.5 inch form factor should look at other options. Systems without a SAS controller or backplane cannot use this drive.

SAS 6Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface standard. Your host system or controller must support this exact interface to recognise and operate the drive. Verify the interface requirement 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 $101.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 450 GB
Lower than about 82% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $226.64 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model nameAW612A
Total capacity450 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)

Questions about this item

Is the 450 GB capacity the right fit for my storage needs?

The 450 GB capacity provides space for operating systems, applications, and active datasets in enterprise servers or storage arrays.

What does the 10000 RPM speed deliver in daily use?

The 10000 RPM spindle speed reduces average latency and supports faster random read and write performance for transactional workloads.

How does the SAS 6Gb/s interface affect real-world throughput?

The SAS 6Gb/s interface caps the maximum burst transfer rate at six gigabits per second, with sustained speeds limited by the drive's mechanical performance.

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