HPE 4TB SAS-12Gbps Smart Carrier HDD: Secure, Scalable & High-Performance Storage for ProLiant Servers

As businesses generate and manage increasing volumes of data, reliable, high-capacity storage solutions become essential. The HPE 4TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) SAS-12Gbps Digitally Signed Firmware Smart Carrier Midline Hard Drive is engineered to deliver scalability, performance, and security for enterprises using HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers.

Key Features

1. 4TB High-Capacity Storage

This hard drive offers 4TB of storage, making it ideal for handling large datasets, backups, and applications requiring extensive storage capacity.

2. 7200RPM Rotational Speed

With a 7200RPM spindle speed, this drive ensures faster data access and efficient performance, making it suitable for medium to high-workload applications.

3. SAS-12Gbps Interface for High-Speed Data Transfer

The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gbps interface enables faster and more reliable data transmission compared to traditional SATA drives. SAS drives are preferred for enterprise environments due to:

- Better data integrity
- Higher performance
- Superior scalability for storage expansion

4. Digitally Signed Firmware for Enhanced Security

Security threats and unauthorized firmware modifications can compromise critical business data. This HPE drive features digitally signed firmware, protecting against unauthorized access, cyber threats, and firmware tampering.

5. Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-Inch Drive

The 3.5-inch LFF design offers higher storage density, making it an ideal choice for data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise IT infrastructure.

6. Smart Carrier Design for Simplified Management

The HPE Smart Carrier provides real-time drive status and health monitoring, enabling IT teams to quickly identify and resolve potential issues. Features include:
- LED Indicators for drive activity and failures
- Tool-less hot-swap capability for quick replacements
- Increased drive longevity and reliability

7. Midline Hard Drive for Secondary Storage & Backup

As a Midline (MDL) hard drive, this model is optimized for workloads requiring high-capacity storage but less frequent data access compared to enterprise mission-critical drives. It is ideal for:
- Backup & archival systems
- Data retention & compliance storage
- Cloud & virtualization environments

Compatibility

This HPE 4TB SAS-12Gbps Midline Hard Drive is fully compatible with:
HPE ProLiant Gen8 Servers
HPE ProLiant Gen9 Servers
HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers

Its seamless integration ensures optimized performance within existing HPE infrastructure.

Ideal Use Cases

- Enterprise IT & Data Centers –

Reliable storage for growing business data needs

- Backup & Archiving –

Cost-effective solution for long-term data retention

- Cloud & Virtualization –

Enhances storage scalability for virtual environments

- Big Data & Analytics –

Efficiently handles large datasets for business intelligence

Conclusion

The HPE 4TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch LFF SAS-12Gbps Smart Carrier Midline Hard Drive is a high-performance, secure, and cost-effective storage solution for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. With digitally signed firmware, Smart Carrier technology, and enterprise-grade reliability, this drive is an excellent choice for businesses requiring high-capacity, scalable, and secure storage.