{"product_id":"hpe-6tb-hard-drive-3-5-sas-12gb-s","title":"HPE 6 TB Hard Drive - 3.5\" SAS 12Gb\/s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eHPE 6 TB Hard Drive - 3.5\" SAS 12Gb\/s Storage Solution\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHPE 6 TB Hard Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers and storage systems requiring reliable, high-capacity storage with fast data access. This 3.5-inch internal SAS drive delivers \u003cstrong\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS interface\u003c\/strong\u003e performance, making it ideal for mission-critical applications, virtualization environments, and large-scale data management. With 6 TB capacity and 7200 rpm spindle speed, this enterprise-grade hard drive provides the speed and reliability your storage infrastructure demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 TB storage capacity for large-scale enterprise deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5-inch form factor compatible with standard server and storage enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Gb\/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer and reduced latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7200 rpm spindle speed for consistent performance in 24\/7 operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e512e format optimizes compatibility with legacy and modern systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability designed for continuous operation in data centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable design for seamless drive replacement without downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQ2S27AR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch Internal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpindle Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7200 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512e (512-byte emulation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage System Device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between SAS and SATA hard drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives like the HPE 6 TB offer superior performance, reliability, and multi-initiator support compared to SATA drives. The 12 Gb\/s SAS interface provides faster data transfer rates, making it ideal for enterprise environments where speed and uptime are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the HPE 6 TB hard drive compatible with my storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 3.5-inch SAS drive is designed for HPE storage systems and compatible enterprise storage enclosures. Verify your system supports 12 Gb\/s SAS interfaces and 3.5-inch drive bays. Consult your storage system documentation or contact HPE support for compatibility confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 512e format mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e512e (512-byte emulation) format maintains backward compatibility with systems expecting 512-byte sectors while internally using 4K sectors for improved efficiency. This makes the HPE 6 TB drive compatible with both legacy and modern storage infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use this drive for hot-swapping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the HPE 6 TB hard drive supports hot-swap functionality, allowing you to replace the drive without powering down your storage system. This minimizes downtime and maintains service availability in production environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41731878223947,"sku":"Q2S27AR","price":7698.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/hpe-6tb-hard-drive-3-5-sas-12gb-s","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}