# HDD HPE 72GB 2.5-inch SAS 15000 RPM 512545-B21-RFB

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-17 16:04 (EET)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** HP Enterprise
**Manufacturer code:** 512545-B21-RFB
**EAN:** 5711045783968
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The HPE 72GB 6G SAS 15K SFF hard drive offers high performance with a speed of 15000 RPM and a compact 2.5-inch form factor. It features a dual port SAS interface for enhanced connectivity and reliability, making it ideal for enterprise environments. With a 3-year warranty, this drive ensures durability and peace of mind for critical applications.

## Long description

The HPE 72GB 2.5-inch SAS 15K hard drive (MPN 512545-B21-RFB) is a small-form-factor enterprise HDD designed for high-performance server and storage applications. It features a 6Gb/s dual-port Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and a 15,000 RPM spindle speed to deliver low-latency access and sustained I/O for demanding workloads. The drive is suited to data center environments that require continuous operation, scalable capacity, and reliable connectivity.
Advantages
This 2.5-inch SAS drive provides high rotational speed and a dual-port SAS interface for improved throughput and failover capability. Its compact SFF form factor allows higher drive density in server and storage enclosures, while enterprise-grade design supports extended online availability and consistent performance under multi-user, multi-application loads. The product includes a manufacturer warranty for added reliability assurance.
Suitable for
Enterprise servers and SAN/NAS arrays requiring high-performance storage
Database systems and transaction-heavy applications with low-latency needs
Dense rack deployments where 2.5-inch form factor increases drive density
Environments that benefit from dual-port SAS for redundancy and connectivity
Key specifications
Capacity: 72 GB
Form factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)
Interface: 6 Gb/s dual-port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Spindle speed: 15,000 RPM
Manufacturer part number (MPN): 512545-B21-RFB
Brand: HP Enterprise
EAN: 5711045783968
How to use
Install the drive into a compatible 2.5-inch SAS bay or tray following the server or storage enclosure vendor instructions. Ensure the system is powered down or that hot-swap procedures are followed according to the chassis documentation. Configure the drive in the host RAID controller or storage firmware as required by the intended application, and verify the dual-port connections if using multipath or redundant fabrics.
Usage recommendations
Use this HPE 72GB 15K SAS drive in enterprise-class systems where high rotational speed and dual-port SAS connectivity are required. For optimal reliability, deploy in supported server or storage platforms, maintain appropriate cooling and vibration controls, and follow vendor guidelines for firmware updates and warranty service.

## Specifications

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| HDD capacity | 72 GB |
| HDD size | 2.5 |
| HDD speed | 15000 |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Component for | Server/workstation |
| Interface | SAS |
| Type | HDD |

### Power

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 5 V |

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