Description
Temperature and Environmental Conditions
The temperature and environmental conditions in which a hard drive operates can have a significant impact on its performance and longevity. The HPE 500GB SAS SFF hard drive is designed to operate within specific temperature and environmental conditions to ensure reliable operation and maximum lifespan.
Some of the key temperature and environmental specifications for the HPE 500GB SAS SFF hard drive include:
- Operating Temperature: The drive is designed to operate within a temperature range of 50-95°F (10-35°C). Operating the drive outside of this temperature range may result in reduced performance or failure.
- Non-Operating Temperature: The drive is designed to be stored within a temperature range of -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C). Storing the drive outside of this temperature range may result in damage to the drive.
- Relative Humidity: The drive is designed to operate within a relative humidity range of 5-95%. Operating the drive in conditions with higher or lower relative humidity may result in corrosion or damage to the drive.
- Altitude: The drive is designed to operate within an altitude range of -1000 to 10,000 feet (-304.8 to 3048 meters). Operating the drive at higher altitudes may result in reduced performance or failure.
- Shock and Vibration: The drive is designed to withstand a certain amount of shock and vibration without damage. Excessive shock or vibration may result in damage to the drive.
Power Consumption and Efficiency
Power consumption and efficiency are important factors to consider when selecting a hard drive, as they can impact both the cost of operating the drive and its environmental impact. The HPE 500GB SAS SFF hard drive is designed to be power efficient while still providing high-performance storage.
The power consumption and efficiency specifications for the HPE 500GB SAS SFF hard drive include:
- Power Consumption: The drive has a maximum power consumption of 6.9 watts during operation and 0.8 watts when idle.
- Energy Efficiency: The drive is designed to be energy efficient, with a low-power idle mode that reduces power consumption when the drive is not in use. This helps to minimize the environmental impact of the drive and reduce operating costs.
- Compliance: The drive complies with various energy efficiency standards, including the European Union’s Directive on the Eco-design of Energy-Related Products (ErP) and the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star program.
By being power-efficient, the HPE 500GB SAS SFF hard drive can help to reduce the cost of operating a storage system while also minimizing its environmental impact. This is especially important in large-scale storage deployments, where the cumulative effect of energy consumption can be significant. In addition, compliance with energy efficiency standards can help to ensure that the drive meets regulatory requirements and environmental goals.
Installation and Configuration Steps
The installation and configuration of the HPE 500GB SAS SFF hard drive will depend on the specific storage system in which it is being used. However, some general steps that may be involved in installing and configuring the drive include:
- Physical Installation: The hard drive needs to be physically installed in the storage system. This may involve removing the old drive and inserting the new one in the appropriate drive bay, connecting the drive to the backplane, and securing the drive in place using the appropriate screws.
- Configuration of RAID: If the drive is part of a RAID array, it will need to be configured appropriately. This may involve configuring the RAID controller to recognize the new drive and adding the drive to the existing RAID group. Depending on the configuration, the new drive may need to be initialized or formatted before it can be used.
- Software Configuration: Once the drive is recognized by the storage system, it may need to be configured using software tools. This may involve configuring the storage system to recognize the new drive, configuring the drive’s logical settings, and configuring any other necessary settings.
- Testing and Verification: Once the drive is installed and configured, it is important to test the drive and verify that it is working correctly. This may involve running diagnostics tests or benchmarking tests to ensure that the drive is performing as expected.
The specific installation and configuration steps will vary depending on the storage system and the specific requirements of the deployment. It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and any relevant best practices to ensure that the drive is installed and configured correctly. Additionally, it is important to take appropriate safety precautions when working with any hardware components, including grounding yourself and following any relevant safety guidelines.
Product Information
- Manufacture: HPE
- MPN: 652745-S21
- Type : Hard Drive (HDD)
- Sub-Type : 500GB 7.2K RPM SAS 6GBPS
- SKU: 652745-S21
Technical Information
- Capacity : 500 GB
- Form Factor : 2.5 SFF
- Interface : SAS 6GB/S
- Data Transfer Rate : 600 MBPS
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- Bundled With : HPE Smartdrive Carrier
Physical
- Width : 3 In
- Depth : 4.7 In
- Height : 0.6 In
- Bundled With : HPE Smartdrive Carrier
Performance
- Performance 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
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature : 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature : 95 °F
Compatibility
Proliant Bl420c Gen8, Bl460c Gen8, Bl465c Gen8, Bl660c Gen8, Bl660c Gen9, Dl160 Gen8, Dl180 Gen9, Dl20 Gen9, Dl320e Gen8, Dl360 Gen9, Dl360e Gen8, Dl360p Gen8, Dl380 Gen9, Dl380e Gen8, Dl380p Gen8, Dl385p Gen8, Dl560 Gen8, Dl560 Gen9, Dl580 Gen9, Ml110 Gen9, Ml30 Gen9, Ml310e Gen8, Ml350 Gen9, Ml350e Gen8, Ml350p Gen8, Sl230s Gen8, Sl250s Gen8, Sl270s Gen8, Ws460c Gen9, Xl170r Gen9, Xl190r Gen9, Xl220a Gen8, Xl230a Gen9, Xl250a Gen9
