Hard Disk Drive HP 2TB SATA 6G 7.2K LFF SC — 3.5" enterprise HDD, 7200 RPM, SATA III

Enterprise 3.5" HP hard disk drive with 2TB capacity offers SATA 6G (SATA III) connectivity and a 7,200 RPM spindle speed in a large form factor (LFF) design. Intended for server and storage array deployments, this 3.5-inch drive delivers block storage for backup, archival and general-purpose file or application hosting. The drive supports mixed workload environments that rely on standard SATA interfaces and a balance of capacity, performance and cost-efficiency.

Advantages

The 2TB LFF drive provides high-capacity storage with a 7,200 RPM rotational speed to maintain consistent read/write performance for sequential and moderate random workloads. SATA 6G interface ensures compatibility with most standard server controllers and storage enclosures that accept SATA III drives. The large form factor simplifies replacement and integration into existing 3.5" bays and tray systems typical in enterprise racks.

Suitable for

• Primary or secondary storage in servers and storage arrays
• Backup and archival systems requiring high-capacity block storage
• File servers and general-purpose application hosting
• Environments with mixed workloads where SATA connectivity is preferred

Key specifications

• Form factor: 3.5" (Large Form Factor)
• Capacity: 2 TB
• Interface: SATA 6 Gbit/s (SATA III)
• Rotational speed: 7,200 RPM
• Optimized for enterprise use in server and storage arrays

How to use

Install the 3.5" drive into a compatible LFF bay or tray following your server or storage enclosure manufacturer's instructions. Connect the drive to a SATA III-capable controller or port and ensure proper power connections. After hardware installation, initialize and format the drive within the operating system or storage controller to meet your filesystem and partitioning requirements. For arrays, follow RAID controller guidelines for integration and rebuild procedures.

Usage recommendations

Use this drive in environments with adequate cooling and vibration control typical of rack-mounted servers. For critical or high-availability systems, consider appropriate RAID configurations and monitoring to protect data and maintain performance. Regular firmware updates and health monitoring are recommended where supported by the server management tools.