P9B44B HPE Enterprise – hard drive – 8 TB – SAS

P9B44B Specifications

HPE 8 TB 7,200 RPM SAS 12 Gb/s 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) Hard Disk Drive (for 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Series)

Manufacturer: HPE
Manufacturer Model: P9B44B
Product Line: HPE 3PAR StoreServ HDD
Product Series: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), SAS 12 Gb/s, 7.2K RPM, 8 TB capacity
Product Type: Internal Hard Disk Drive (Hot-Swappable for storage arrays)
Product Name: HPE 8 TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF HDD

KEY FEATURES:

Storage Capacity: 8 TB
Interface Type: SAS (12 Gb/s)
Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
Hot-Swap Support: Yes (designed for enterprise storage arrays)
Usage Classification: Nearline / High-Capacity Enterprise Storage

PERFORMANCE:

Interface Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12 Gb/s SAS (interface capability)
Average Seek Time: ~8.5 ms (typical for this class)
Average Latency: ~4.17 ms (typical for 7.2K RPM)
Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Designed for enterprise storage arrays (e.g., HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000)
Reliability Rating: Enterprise-class, high-capacity workload
Warranty: 1-year limited (as listed for this part)

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive
Typical Dimensions: ≈ 146 mm × 101.6 mm × 25.4 mm (standard 3.5″)
Weight: Approximate per drive ~2.5 lb (~1.1 kg)