Hewlett Packard Enterprise P2000 2TB 6G SAS 7.2K LFF hard drive

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise P2000 2TB 6G SAS 7.2K LFF hard drive (MPN: AW555A-RFB, EAN: 5711045933417) is a 2TB high-capacity 3.5-inch (LFF) SAS drive designed for use in HPE P2000 storage arrays and compatible server/storage systems. It provides a 6 Gbps SAS interface and a 7,200 RPM spindle speed to balance throughput and latency for general purpose storage workloads. The drive is intended for environments that require reliable block-level storage, predictable performance, and integration with enterprise storage controllers and RAID configurations.

Advantages

This HP Enterprise P2000 2TB SAS drive offers enterprise-grade reliability and compatibility with HPE storage systems, supporting 6G SAS connectivity for higher sustained data rates than typical SATA alternatives. The 7,200 RPM rotational speed delivers consistent performance for mixed read/write workloads, while the large 2TB capacity reduces the number of drives required for volumetric storage needs. The LFF form factor simplifies replacement and maintenance in chassis designed for 3.5-inch drives.

Suitable for

• HPE P2000 and compatible SAN/NAS arrays requiring 6G SAS drives
• Server and storage installations needing 2TB LFF enterprise-class HDDs
• RAID configurations where reliable, high-capacity block storage is required
• General-purpose database, file, and backup storage with moderate I/O requirements

Key specifications

• Brand: HP Enterprise
• Model / MPN: AW555A-RFB
• EAN: 5711045933417
• Capacity: 2 TB
• Interface: 6 Gbps SAS
• Rotational speed: 7,200 RPM
• Form factor: LFF (3.5-inch)
• Category: HDD

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible HPE P2000 enclosure or supported server/storage chassis following the vendor’s hardware installation procedures. Ensure system power is off or follow hot-swap guidance from your hardware manual if supported. Configure the drive within the storage array management utility or server BIOS/RAID controller to add it to an existing RAID group or to create a new logical volume. Monitor drive health using HPE management tools and SNMP/event alerts where available.

Usage recommendations

Use this 2TB 6G SAS drive in systems and arrays validated for 3.5-inch SAS drives. Maintain regular backups and monitor SMART/array health to detect any signs of degradation. For environments with very high random IOPS demands, consider combining these drives with flash tiers or using drives specified for high IOPS workloads.