Internal Hard Drive HPE 1.8 TB 1.8" SAS K0F26A-RFB

The Internal Hard Drive HPE 1.8 TB 1.8" SAS K0F26A-RFB is a 1.8-inch enterprise SATA Attached SCSI (SAS) storage device offering 1.8 TB (1800 GB) usable capacity and a spindle speed of 10,000 RPM. Manufactured for HP Enterprise systems, this drive is designed for server and storage applications that require consistent performance, predictable latency and compatibility with HPE platforms. The drive model K0F26A-RFB uses the SAS interface to deliver sustained throughput and is intended for integration into rack and blade server environments where space efficiency and enterprise-grade reliability are required.

Advantages

The HPE K0F26A-RFB combines high rotational speed and compact 1.8" form factor to provide faster data access compared with lower-RPM drives in similar physical sizes. The SAS interface supports dual-port connectivity and enterprise-class command handling, improving fault tolerance and data availability when used in compatible controllers and enclosures. Its 1.8 TB capacity balances storage density and performance for mixed workload scenarios typical in enterprise IT.

Suitable for

• Database servers and transaction processing
• Virtualization hosts and hyper-converged infrastructure
• High-IOPS applications and mixed read/write workloads
• Enterprise storage arrays and tiered storage configurations

Key specifications

• Brand: HP Enterprise
• Model / MPN: K0F26A-RFB
• EAN: 5704174129226
• Form factor: 1.8"
• Capacity: 1.8 TB (1800 GB)
• Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Category: HDD

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible HPE server or storage enclosure following the manufacturer's service manual and proper ESD precautions. Ensure the SAS backplane or controller supports 1.8" devices and recognize the drive in system firmware and RAID controller utilities. Configure RAID or host settings according to your redundancy and performance requirements, and perform an initial health check and firmware update if applicable. Monitor SMART and controller logs during deployment to verify correct operation.

Usage recommendations

Use this drive in environments that require sustained performance and enterprise reliability. Pair with compatible HPE controllers and enterprise-grade RAID configurations. For workloads with very high sequential throughput requirements, consider the overall storage pool design and balance with SSD tiers as needed.