HPE 16TB SAS enterprise hard drive with honeycomb ventilation pattern and hot-swap carrier design

Enterprise-Grade Storage with 16TB Capacity and Advanced Cooling Design

The HPE 16TB SAS hard drive features an innovative honeycomb ventilation pattern that ensures optimal airflow and thermal management in demanding data center environments. This 3.5-inch business-critical drive combines massive storage capacity with enterprise reliability, featuring a specialized carrier design that enables seamless integration with HPE servers and storage solutions. Engineered for 24/7 operation, this drive delivers consistent performance with its 7.2K RPM spindle speed and 12Gb/s SAS interface. The advanced 512e format technology optimizes storage efficiency while maintaining compatibility with modern enterprise systems.

Technical Specifications

  • 12Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for reliable performance
  • Hot-swap capable carrier with optimized airflow design

Applications

  • Large-scale data center storage deployment
  • Mission-critical business applications
  • High-capacity digital content archives

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Manufacturer Part Number

P23608-B21

Brand Name

HPE

Product Name

16TB SAS 12G Business Critical 7.2K LFF (3.5in) LP 1yr Wty 512e ISE HDD

Product Type

Hard Drive

Technical Information
Storage Capacity

16 TB

Disk Format

512e

Drive Performance
Spindle Speed (rpm)

7200

Network & Communication
Wireless LAN

No

Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface

SAS

Drive Interface Standard

12Gb/s SAS

Physical Characteristics
Drive Type

Internal

Form Factor

3.5

Drive Carrier

Yes

Miscellaneous
Device Supported

Storage System
Server

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|hard drive|Hard Drive Main unit icon

    Hard Drive

  • icon_list|drive carrier|3.5" Drive Carrier icon

    Drive Carrier

FAQs

What is the storage capacity and form factor of the HPE P23608-B21 hard drive?
The HPE P23608-B21 offers 16TB of storage capacity in a 3.5-inch (LFF) form factor. This business-critical hard drive provides extensive storage space ideal for data centers, digital content, bulk storage, and cloud environments.
What is the interface type and speed of this HPE hard drive?
This hard drive features a 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, providing high-speed data transfer capabilities. The SAS interface ensures enterprise-grade reliability and performance for demanding 24x7 data center operations.
What is the spindle speed of the HPE P23608-B21?
The HPE P23608-B21 operates at 7200 RPM (7.2K), offering a balance between performance and reliability. This spindle speed is optimal for business-critical workloads while maintaining energy efficiency.
What security features does this HPE hard drive include?
The drive includes advanced security features such as Digitally Signed Firmware to prevent unauthorized access and Instant Secure Erase (ISE) technology. The 512e ISE format provides additional data security while simplifying drive disposal or repurposing processes.
What types of systems is this hard drive compatible with?
The HPE P23608-B21 is compatible with both storage systems and servers. It features common HPE HDD carriers that ensure compatibility across HPE server and storage platforms, simplifying standardization in data center environments.

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