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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive in black carrier tray

HPE

HPE HUH728080AL5204 8TB 7.2K RPM 12Gbps 3.5" SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-FAZ3-JF5FC

8 TB 7200 RPM SAS internal hard drive with 12 Gbps interface and 3.5 inch form factor

  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7 200 RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface supports fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Smart Carrier caddy included for tool-less installation

8TB 12Gbps SAS midline drive

This HPE HUH728080AL5204 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200RPM with a 12Gbps SAS interface. It is built for midline capacity workloads in servers and storage arrays that accept SAS drives. The drive ships new with zero hours on the SMART counters and includes a Smart Carrier caddy.

Midline capacity not enterprise performance

It suits administrators who need large, cost-efficient bulk storage for backups, archives or near-line data on SAS infrastructure. It is not for applications that require the higher sustained throughput or lower latency of enterprise-performance drives.

12Gbps SAS interface requirement

The single specification that decides fit is the 12Gbps SAS interface; the host backplane or controller must support SAS at that signalling rate. Without a compatible SAS connection the drive cannot be used.

Highlights

  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7 200 RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface supports fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Smart Carrier caddy included for tool-less installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the HPE 8TB SAS drive into a 3.5" bay using the included Smart Carrier caddy?

Slide the drive into the Smart Carrier tray until it clicks, then insert the carrier into the 3.5" SAS bay until the latch locks; the tray handles alignment so no separate screws are needed.

What maintenance or replacement will the HUH728080AL5204 need after extended operation?

The drive has no user-serviceable parts; monitor SMART attributes for reallocated sectors or bearing noise and replace the entire unit if thresholds are exceeded.

What is the first performance limit reached during sustained 7200 RPM SAS writes?

The 12 Gb/s SAS interface caps sustained throughput; sequential writes will saturate the link before the mechanical media reaches its own transfer ceiling.

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