Description
Reliability of Hot Swap HDD
The HPE R3U72A MSA 16TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF Midline Hot Swap Hard Drive is considered a reliable hard drive with a high performance and capacity. It is designed for use in HPE MSA storage arrays and is built with SAS technology, which provides a faster data transfer rate and better reliability compared to SATA hard drives. The 7.2K RPM speed also helps to increase the performance of the drive, making it suitable for high-demand applications. Additionally, the hot-swap feature allows for easy replacement of the drive without shutting down the system, reducing downtime.
Compatibility
The HPE R3U72A MSA 16TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot Swap Hard Drive is specifically designed for use in HPE MSA storage arrays. It is compatible with HPE MSA 2040, HPE MSA 2050, and HPE MSA 2052 storage systems. It is also compatible with HPE MSA 1040, HPE MSA 1040 Dual Controller, and HPE MSA 1040 SAN Storage systems.
It is important to note that this hard drive is not compatible with other non-HPE storage systems and it also requires specific firmware and software versions to function properly. It is recommended to check the compatibility of the specific HPE MSA storage system you have before purchasing this hard drive.
More Specifications
The HPE R3U72A MSA 16TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM LFF Hot Swap Hard Drive is designed for high performance in HPE MSA storage arrays. The SAS interface provides a faster data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which allows for faster access to stored data. The 7.2K RPM speed also helps to increase the performance of the drive, making it suitable for high-demand applications such as data warehousing, video editing, and virtualization.
Additionally, the 16TB capacity of the drive provides ample storage space for large data sets and allows for more efficient data management and archiving. The hot-swap feature also allows for easy replacement of the drive without shutting down the system, reducing downtime and ensuring high availability of data.
General Information
MPN : R3U72A
Manufacturer: HPE
Product Type: Hard Drive – Hot-swap
SKU: R3U72A
Technical Information
Storage Capacity : 16TB
Form Factor: 3.5 LFF
Rotational Speed: 7200 Rpm
Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS
Interface: SAS 12GBPS
Drive Type: Internal
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS (External)
Included Accessories: Hot-plug Tray
Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces: 1 X SAS 12 GB/S
Compatible Bay: 3.5 LFF
