Hewlett Packard Enterprise DRV HD 1TB 7.2K 2.5in 3G MM1000EBKAF-RFB

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise DRV HD 1TB 7.2K 2.5in 3G MM1000EBKAF-RFB is a 2.5-inch SAS/SATA-compatible hard drive offering 1TB of formatted capacity and a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM. Designed for use in enterprise server and storage environments, this HP Enterprise-branded drive uses a 3G interface to provide reliable data access and transfer. The drive’s form factor and performance balance are intended to support mixed workload scenarios where density, consistent throughput and long-term reliability are required.

Advantages

This 1TB 7.2K drive delivers predictable rotational performance and a compact 2.5-inch form factor suitable for dense server and rack configurations. The 3G interface supports stable data throughput for typical enterprise I/O patterns, while the 7,200 RPM speed helps reduce latency compared with lower-RPM archival drives. As an HP Enterprise part (MPN MM1000EBKAF-RFB, EAN 5706998775429), it is matched to common server and storage firmware and validation processes, helping to ensure compatibility and long-term operation in data center deployments.

Suitable for

• Primary and secondary storage in rack and blade servers
• Database and transactional workloads with moderate IOPS requirements
• Backup, archival pools and tiered storage systems
• Virtualization hosts where a balance of capacity and performance is needed

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: HP Enterprise
• Model / MPN: MM1000EBKAF-RFB
• EAN: 5706998775429
• Capacity: 1 TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Spindle speed: 7,200 RPM
• Interface: 3G (serial interface)
• Category: HDD

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 2.5-inch drive bay or caddy following your server or storage system manufacturer’s instructions. Ensure the system is powered down or the drive bay supports hot-swap insertion according to the equipment manual. After physical installation, verify that the device is detected in the host RAID controller, HBA or operating system storage management utility, then initialize, partition and format the drive according to your storage layout and redundancy requirements.

Usage recommendations

Use this HP Enterprise 1TB 7.2K drive in environments where consistent rotational performance and enterprise-grade firmware support are needed. For best results, integrate it into systems with appropriate cooling, power and RAID configurations, and monitor drive health using vendor tools and SMART data.