HDEPC02GEA51 Toshiba 2TB SAS 6Gbps HD at discount

 HDEPC02GEA51 Specifications

Manufacturer: Toshiba

Manufacturer Model: HDEPC02GEA51
Product Line: MG03 Series (Enterprise Near-line SAS)
Product Series: 2 TB, 7,200 RPM, SAS 6 Gb/s, 3.5-inch
Product Type: Internal Hard Disk Drive (Hot-Swap / Enterprise)
Product Name: Toshiba 2 TB 7.2K SAS 6 Gb/s 3.5″ HDD

KEY FEATURES:
Storage Capacity: 2 TB
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Interface Type: SAS (6 Gb/s)
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Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
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Form Factor: 3.5-inch (Large Form Factor)
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Cache (Buffer) Size: 64 MB
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Designed for: Enterprise server/array environments, near-line SAS usage
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PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: ~6 Gb/s (interface speed)
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Average Seek Time: Typical for 7,200 RPM enterprise drives (approximate ~8.5 ms-10 ms) — manufacturer doesn’t publicly publish exact seek time for this model
Average Latency: ~4.17 ms (half of 7,200 RPM)

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Designed for 24×7 enterprise operation, multi-drive enclosures
Error Correction: Includes enterprise-level ECC and rotational vibration mitigation (as part of MG03 series)
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MTBF: Not publicly specified for this exact model in available sources
Warranty (Refurbished listing): 30-90 days in some refurbish markets
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PHYSICAL:
Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor drive
Typical Dimensions: Standard 3.5″ dimensions (approx. 146 mm × 101.6 mm × 26.1 mm)
Weight: ~0.64 kg (varies)

NOTES:

This specification corresponds to a near-line SAS enterprise drive, ideal for server or SAN environments rather than typical desktop use.

The “HDEPC02GEA51” model is often found in refurbished condition; ensure expected behavior and warranty terms before deployment.

Because the drive uses SAS 6 Gb/s (not SATA) and has enterprise firmware, compatibility must be checked with your server/backplane and SAS controller.

If you like, I can check for the full official Toshiba datasheet, including all rail voltages, detailed seek/latency specs, supported environments, and compatibility lists.