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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SAS connector and label

HPE

HPE MB8000JEQVAProduct 8 TB 12G SAS 7200 rpm 3.5" 512e internal hard drive

SKU CH-76BS-GXH0G MPN MB8000JEQVAProduct

An 8 TB 3.5" internal hard drive with a 12Gb/s SAS interface spinning at 7200 rpm in 512e format and hot-pluggable for server storage systems

  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets on a single drive
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data quickly between server and disk
  • 7200 rpm spindle speed delivers responsive performance for mixed workloads
  • 512e format ensures compatibility with modern operating systems and controllers
  • Hot-pluggable 3.5 inch form factor allows drive replacement without server downtime

8 TB 12G SAS Enterprise Drive

This HPE MB8000JEQVAProduct is an 8 TB internal hard drive built for server and storage systems. It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface and spins at 7200 rpm with a 512e disk format. The 3.5 inch form factor supports hot-plug installation in compatible bays. It is designed for high-capacity enterprise workloads.

Suited for SAS storage arrays not desktop PCs

This drive fits administrators expanding HPE or H3C storage arrays such as the D6020 or CE6602 bundles listed in the compatibility data. It also serves servers like the A4200 G9 or StoreOnce 4430 that accept 12G SAS LFF media. Buyers without a SAS backplane or controller should look elsewhere because the drive requires that interface to operate.

12Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the 12Gb/s SAS interface standard. The system must provide a matching SAS port and backplane to recognise and use the drive. Without that specific interface the unit cannot be installed or accessed.

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Price $247.99
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Questions about this item

Which controller or backplane do I need to connect the 12Gb/s SAS interface?

A SAS host bus adapter, RAID controller, or server backplane that supports 12Gb/s SAS is required to run the drive at its rated link speed.

Will the 512e disk format work with my existing 512-byte sector RAID array?

The 512e format presents 512-byte logical sectors, so it is compatible with controllers and arrays that expect 512-byte addressing.

How can I verify the drive spins at 7200 rpm after installation?

Check the spindle speed reported in the controller BIOS, HPE Smart Storage Administrator, or the operating system's disk utility; it should show 7200 rpm.

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