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3.5" 12TB SAS 12G 7200RPM Helium HDD, HP Business Critical, 1-year Warranty, 512e

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3.5" 12TB SAS 12G 7200RPM Helium HDD, HP Business Critical, 1-year Warranty, 512e
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Enterprise 3.5" hard drive with 12 TB capacity, SAS 12G interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed. Helium-filled Business Critical HDD with 512e sector format, designed for multi-vendor server and storage arrays. Suited for high-capacity primary and secondary storage, archival, and mixed workload environments; weight 0.82 kg and 1-year warranty.
Warranty: 2 Years
SKU: 12218734
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Description

HP 3.5" 12TB SAS 12G 7200RPM Helium HDD with 512e is an enterprise-class hard drive designed for server and storage arrays requiring high capacity and sustained performance. The drive uses a SAS 12G interface and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, with helium-filled internals and 512e sector emulation to support dense storage configurations and mixed workload environments. It is intended for primary and secondary storage, archival systems and multi-vendor data center platforms where compatibility with standard enterprise protocols is required. The unit weighs approximately 0.82 kg and ships with a one-year warranty.

Advantages

This HP Business Critical drive combines large 12 TB capacity with a SAS 12G interface and 7200 RPM performance characteristics to provide predictable throughput for data-center workloads. Helium filling reduces internal turbulence and enables more platters for higher capacity while maintaining thermal efficiency. The 512e sector format ensures compatibility with a wide range of server and storage firmware, and the drive is qualified for use in multi-vendor arrays and HPE platforms. Digitally signed firmware supports integrity and helps reduce the risk of unauthorized firmware modifications.

Suitable for

  • High-capacity primary storage in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays
  • Secondary storage and archival systems with large datasets
  • Mixed workload environments combining sequential and random I/O
  • Multi-vendor server and storage deployments requiring SAS 12G connectivity

Key specifications

  • Form factor: 3.5 inch
  • Capacity: 12,000 GB
  • Interface: SAS 12G
  • Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
  • Sector format: 512e (512-byte emulation)
  • Helium-filled internal design for increased platter density
  • Weight: approximately 0.82 kg
  • Designed for enterprise/server workloads and multi-vendor arrays

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 3.5" drive bay in your server or storage enclosure that supports SAS 12G drives. Follow your server or array vendor instructions for hot-swap insertion or cold-install procedures, including proper grounding and ESD precautions. Initialize and format the drive per your operating system or storage controller requirements; when used in arrays, configure RAID or other logical layouts according to performance and redundancy needs. Monitor SMART attributes and drive health through your management tools to detect early signs of degradation.

Usage recommendations

Deploy this HP Business Critical 12TB SAS drive in density-focused storage tiers or archival pools where sustained throughput and compatibility are priorities. For mixed workloads, pair with appropriate caching or tiering strategies to optimize random I/O performance. Maintain firmware updates from the vendor and adhere to the one-year warranty and service terms provided.

Specifications

Component for: What this product is used as a part of (component for).
Server/workstation
Type: Characteristics of the device.
HDD
Interface: Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
SAS
HDD size: The amount of data that the hard drive can store.
3.5
HDD speed: The rotational speed of a hard disk expressed in rotations per minute. The faster the better.
7200
HDD capacity: The maximum storage capacity of the hard disk, usually measured in bytes e.g. GB.
12000 GB
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Other features

Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial):
127 x 254 x 219.2
Weight (imperial):
1.799 lbs
Compatible products: Other products that can be used with this product.
HPE Storage Platforms, see QuickSpecs for more information
Width (imperial):
5 "
Height (imperial):
8.63 "
Depth (imperial):
10 "

Logistics data

Harmonized System (HS) code:
84717050

Weight & dimensions

Weight: Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
0.82 kg
Height: The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
219.2 mm
Depth: The distance from the front to the back of something.
254 mm
Width: The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
127 mm

Features

Bytes per sector:
512e
Component for: What this product is used as a part of (component for).
Server/workstation
Type: Characteristics of the device.
HDD
Interface: Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
SAS
HDD size: The amount of data that the hard drive can store.
3.5
HDD speed: The rotational speed of a hard disk expressed in rotations per minute. The faster the better.
7200
HDD capacity: The maximum storage capacity of the hard disk, usually measured in bytes e.g. GB.
12000 GB
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Reasons to buy

Enterprise-Class Performance and Reliability

Designed for 24x7 data center use, this HP 3.5" 12TB SAS 12G 7200RPM Helium HDD delivers enterprise-grade performance and proven reliability. As an HP Business Critical drive, it is validated and quality‑monitored throughout its lifecycle to support demanding primary and secondary storage workloads.

High Capacity for Cost-Effective Bulk and Cloud Storage

With 12 TB of usable capacity and a SAS 12G interface, this drive provides economical, high-density storage ideal for archival, cloud, digital content, and mixed-workload environments where maximizing total server capacity matters.

Engineered Security and Ease of Management

Built with enterprise features such as a helium-filled design and 512e sector format, this HP HDD helps protect and manage data securely. It supports digitally signed firmware and Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for safer retirement or repurposing, and is compatible with common HP carriers to simplify deployment across HP servers and storage solutions.

Enterprise-Class Performance and Reliability

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