HPE 16TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF LP HDD P23608-K21

This HPE 16TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF LP HDD combines high capacity with enterprise reliability. The helium-filled design reduces internal turbulence, allowing more platters in a standard 3.5-inch form factor while lowering power consumption compared to air-filled drives. Instant Secure Erase (ISE) and digitally signed firmware address data security and integrity, making the drive suitable for environments where data protection is a priority.

Highlights

• 16TB storage capacity for data-intensive applications
• SAS 12Gb/s interface for high throughput
• 7200 RPM spindle speed balances performance and energy efficiency
• Helium-filled technology for increased capacity and lower power draw
• Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for fast, secure data sanitization
• Digitally signed firmware to protect against unauthorized code

In daily use

Designed for HPE ProLiant servers and HPE storage systems, this drive handles large datasets, backup, and archival workloads. The 512e sector size ensures compatibility with legacy applications while providing the benefits of advanced format technology. With a 2 million hour MTBF and 256MB cache buffer, it delivers the dependability expected from enterprise midline storage.

Full specifications

• Storage Capacity: 16 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Drive Type: HDD
• Technology: Helium-filled
• Workload: Midline (MDL) / Capacity-optimized
• Security: Instant Secure Erase (ISE)
• Firmware: Digitally Signed Firmware (DSF)
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes
• External Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gb/s
• Sector Size: 512e
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Cache Buffer Size: 256 MB
• Interface Generation: SAS-3

Final note

A high-capacity, secure, and efficient enterprise drive for modern data centers.