# HP 146GB 15K 6G SAS SFF HDD 518216-002-RFB Hard Drive

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**Data updated:** 2026-02-12 09:42 (EET)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** HP
**Manufacturer code:** 518216-002-RFB
**EAN:** 5711783192404
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The HP 146GB 15K 6G SAS SFF HDD 518216-002-RFB is a high-performance hard drive offering 146 GB of storage with a 15,000 RPM rotation speed. Designed with a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and a Small Form Factor (SFF), it is ideal for use in servers and storage systems. The disk achieves a data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbps, enabling efficient data exchange.

## Long description

The HP 146GB 15K 6G SAS SFF HDD is a high-performance 2.5-inch hard drive engineered for enterprise server and storage environments. With 146 GB of formatted capacity and a 15,000 RPM spindle speed, this drive is built to deliver low latency and sustained I/O throughput. The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface supports transfer rates up to 6 Gbps and is compatible with many rack and blade server platforms that use Small Form Factor (SFF) drives.
Advantages
This drive provides a combination of high rotational speed and SAS connectivity to reduce access times and improve random I/O performance compared with lower-RPM drives. Its SFF 2.5-inch form factor conserves drive bay space while allowing higher drive density in servers. The 6 Gbps SAS link enables reliable, enterprise-grade data transfer rates and interoperability with SAS controllers and expanders commonly used in data centers.
Suitable for
Database servers requiring low-latency random access
Virtualization hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
Transactional applications and OLTP workloads
High-density server enclosures and blade systems
Mixed read/write enterprise storage arrays
Key specifications
Capacity: 146 GB formatted storage
Rotational speed: 15,000 RPM for reduced seek times
Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) supporting up to 6 Gbps transfer rate
Form factor: Small Form Factor (2.5-inch) for higher rack density
Designed for enterprise-class random I/O workloads
How to use
Install the drive into a compatible 2.5-inch SAS bay or caddy in a server or storage enclosure that supports SAS 6 Gbps links. Ensure the server firmware and controller drivers support 15K SAS drives and verify proper bay alignment and seating to avoid mechanical or connector damage. After physical installation, initialize and format the drive through the operating system or storage controller management interface, configure any RAID or zoning as required, and monitor drive health via SMART or hardware monitoring tools.
Usage recommendations
For optimal performance, use this 15K SAS drive in systems where low latency and high random I/O are priorities. Pair with enterprise-class SAS controllers and implement RAID levels appropriate to your redundancy and performance requirements. Maintain regular backups and monitor drive health metrics to anticipate replacement intervals in high-duty environments.

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