Description
Introduction to HPE 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS Hard Drive
The HPE 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS Hard Drive (part number 507129-006) is a storage solution designed for use in HPE server systems. It is a spinning disk hard drive with a capacity of 500GB, which is ideal for storing large amounts of data. The drive uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-speed data transfer technology commonly used in enterprise-level storage systems. The drive also has a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, which is the speed at which the disk rotates and helps to determine the performance of the drive.
This hard drive uses hot swap technology, which allows it to be replaced or upgraded without having to shut down the server. This means that the drive can be changed out during normal operation, improving the availability and uptime of the system. The drive is designed to meet the high standards of reliability and performance required in data center environments, making it an ideal choice for organizations that require cost-effective storage solutions with high data protection.
Advantages of Hot Swap Technology
Hot Swap technology is a feature that allows a hard drive to be replaced or upgraded while the system remains powered on and in operation. This is a key advantage over traditional hard drives that required the system to be shut down in order to swap out the drive. The following are some of the benefits of hot swap technology:
- Improved Availability: With hot swap technology, a failed hard drive can be replaced quickly and easily, reducing downtime and improving the overall availability of the system.
- Increased Uptime: By allowing for hard drive replacements without shutting down the system, hot swap technology helps to keep the system operational for longer periods of time, reducing the risk of unplanned downtime.
- Enhanced Maintenance: With hot swap technology, maintenance tasks such as drive replacements can be performed during normal operation, reducing the amount of time that the system needs to be taken offline for maintenance.
- Simplified Upgrades: Hot swap technology allows for easy and quick upgrades of hard drives without shutting down the system, making it easier to increase storage capacity and improve performance.
- Better Data Protection: In the event of a hard drive failure, hot swap technology helps to minimize the risk of data loss by allowing for quick and easy replacement of the failed drive, reducing the time it takes to restore normal operation and recover data.
Data Protection and Reliability
Data protection and reliability are critical considerations for organizations that require high levels of data availability and uptime. In the context of the HPE 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS Hard Drive (part number 507129-006), these aspects are addressed in several ways.
- Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID): The use of RAID technology helps to protect data by using multiple hard drives in combination to provide data redundancy, meaning that if one drive fails, data can be recovered from the other drives in the array.
- Error Correction Code (ECC): ECC is a technology used in hard drives to detect and correct data errors, helping to maintain data integrity and prevent data loss.
- Hot Swap Technology: The use of hot swap technology, as mentioned previously, allows for quick and easy replacement of failed hard drives, reducing the risk of data loss and improving data protection.
- Enterprise-Grade Reliability: The HPE 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS Hard Drive is designed to meet the high standards of reliability required in data center environments, helping to ensure that data is always available when needed.
- Warranty and Support: HPE provides a limited warranty and technical support for its hard drives, helping to ensure that customers have the resources they need to keep their systems running smoothly and efficiently.
Detail Information about HPE 507129-006
- Manufacurer : HPE
- Model Part Number or SKU# 507129-006
- Device Type: Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- Capacity: 500 GB
- Form Factor: 2.5 nch SFF
- Interface: SAS 6GBPS
- Bytes per Sector: 512
- Drive Technology (Fill): Air
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier
- Workload: Midline
- Bundled with: HPE SmartDrive Carrier
Performance of SAS-6GBPS HDD
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBPS (External)
- Seek Time: 8.7 ms (average) / 17.16 ms (max)
- Track-to-Track Seek Time: 0.7 ms
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x SAS 6GB/S
- Compatible Bay: 2.5″ SFF
Product Dimensions & Weight for 500 GB HPE 507129-006
- Width: 3.00 inch
- Depth: 4.70 inch
- Height: 0.60 inch
Compatibility Information about Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive
- HPE ProLiant BL Series: BL460c Gen8 (2.5 Inch), BL660c Gen9 (2.5 Inch)
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL180 Gen9 (2.5 inch), DL180 Gen9 Base (2.5 inch), DL180 Gen9 Entry (2.5 inch), DL180 Gen9 Storage (2.5 inch), DL20 Gen9 (2.5 inch), DL20 Gen9 Entry (2.5 inch), DL20 Gen9 Performance (2.5 inch), DL320e Gen8 (2.5 inch), DL320e Gen8 Base (2.5 inch), DL320e Gen8 Entry (2.5 inch), DL320e Gen8 Performance (2.5 inch), DL360 Gen9 CMS (2.5 inch), DL360e Gen8 Special Server (2.5 inch), DL360p Gen8 (2.5 inch), DL360p Gen8 CMS (2.5 inch), DL360p Gen8 Special Server (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen9 (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen9 Base (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen9 Entry (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen9 Performance (2.5 inch), DL385p Gen8 Entry (2.5 inch), DL560 Gen8 Entry (2.5 inch), DL560 Gen8 Performance (2.5 inch), DL560 Gen9 (2.5 inch), DL560 Gen9 Base (2.5 inch), DL560 Gen9 Entry (2.5 inch), DL560 Gen9 Performance (2.5 inch), DL580 Gen9 (2.5 inch), DL580 Gen9 Database (2.5 inch), DL580 Gen9 SAP HANA Scale-up Base Configuration (2.5 inch)
- HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML110 Gen9 (2.5 inch), ML110 Gen9 Base (2.5 inch), ML110 Gen9 Entry (2.5 inch), ML30 Gen9 (2.5 inch), ML30 Gen9 Base (2.5 inch), ML30 Gen9 Performance (2.5 inch), ML310e Gen8 (2.5 inch), ML310e Gen8 Base (2.5 inch), ML310e Gen8 Entry (2.5 inch), ML310e Gen8 Performance (2.5 inch), ML310e Gen8 v2 Base (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen9 (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen9 Base (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen9 Entry (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen9 Performance (2.5 inch), ML350e Gen8 v2 (2.5 inch), ML350p Gen8 (2.5 inch)
- HPE ProLiant SL Series: SL250s Gen8 2U PCIe Gen3 Left Tray (2.5 inch), SL250s Gen8 2U PCIe Gen3 Right Tray (2.5 inch), SL250s Gen8 Left Tray (2.5 inch), SL250s Gen8 Right Tray (2.5 inch), SL270s Gen8 1U Left Half Width Tray (2.5 inch), SL270s Gen8 1U Right Half Width Tray (2.5 inch), SL270s Gen8 Base 4U Left Half Width Tray (2.5 inch), SL270s Gen8 Base 4U Right Half Width Tray (2.5 inch), SL270s Gen8 SE 4U Left Tray (2.5 inch), SL270s Gen8 SE 4U Right Tray (2.5 inch)
- HPE ProLiant WS Series: WS460c Gen9 Graphics (2.5 inch), WS460c Gen9 Graphics Expansion (2.5 inch)
- HPE ProLiant XL Series: XL170r Gen9 (2.5 inch), XL190r Gen9 (2.5 inch), XL220a Gen8 v2 (2.5 inch), XL230a Gen9 Compute Tray (2.5 inch), XL230a Gen9 Compute Tray (12G) (2.5 inch), XL230a Gen9 Compute Tray (6G) (2.5 inch), XL250a Gen9 Accelerator Tray (2.5 Inch)
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