HPE MSA 16TB SAS 12G HDD R3U72A

In today’s data-driven world, businesses require robust and reliable storage solutions to manage the ever-growing volume of data. The HPE MSA 16TB SAS 12G HDD (R3U72A) is designed to meet these demands, offering exceptional capacity, performance, and reliability for HPE MSA storage arrays. 

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 16TB
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Form Factor: Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch
• Spindle Speed: Typically 7,200 RPM (verify in official HPE documentation)  
• HPE Part Number: R3U72A
• Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Usage: Enterprise, near-line storage
• Compatibility: HPE MSA Storage Arrays
• Data Protection: Designed with enterprise-grade reliability features.

Key Benefits

• High Storage Capacity: The 16TB capacity provides ample space for large datasets, backups, and archival storage, supporting growing business needs.
• 12Gb/s SAS Interface: The 12Gb/s SAS interface delivers high-speed data transfer rates, enhancing overall system performance and reducing latency.
• Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Designed for enterprise environments, this HDD offers robust reliability and durability, minimizing downtime and data loss.
• Seamless Integration with HPE MSA: Specifically engineered for HPE MSA storage arrays, ensuring seamless installation, compatibility, and optimal performance.
• Cost-Effective Storage: HDDs offer a lower cost per gigabyte compared to SSDs, making them an ideal choice for high-capacity storage requirements.
• Large Form Factor (LFF): The LFF design maximizes storage density, allowing for efficient use of storage space within MSA arrays.
• Enhanced Data Availability: SAS technology and enterprise-grade design contribute to improved data availability and system uptime.

Applications

• Data Backup and Recovery: Ideal for storing large volumes of backup data and facilitating rapid data recovery.
• Archival Storage: Suitable for long-term data retention and archival purposes.
• Near-Line Storage: Provides efficient storage for frequently accessed data that doesn’t require the highest performance of SSDs.
• Database Storage: Can be used for storing database files and logs, offering a balance of performance and capacity.
• Virtualization Storage: Supports virtual machine storage, providing high capacity and reliable performance.
• Cloud Storage: Suitable for cloud storage environments where high capacity and reliability are essential.
• Media and Content Storage: Ideal for storing large media files, such as videos and images.

Compatibility

The HPE MSA 16TB SAS 12G HDD (R3U72A) is specifically designed for use with HPE MSA storage arrays. It is crucial to verify compatibility with your specific MSA array model before purchasing. HPE provides compatibility matrices and quickspecs documents on their website to ensure proper integration. 

Considerations

• While HDDs offer high capacity and cost-effectiveness, they have slower data access speeds compared to SSDs.
• It is essential to ensure compatibility with your specific HPE MSA array model.
• It is important to consider the spindle speed, and ensure it meets your performance needs.

In Conclusion

The HPE MSA 16TB SAS 12G HDD (R3U72A) provides a powerful and reliable storage solution for HPE MSA storage arrays. Its high capacity, 12Gb/s SAS interface, and enterprise-grade reliability make it an ideal choice for businesses requiring robust and cost-effective storage. By understanding the specifications, benefits, applications, and compatibility of this HDD, customers can make informed decisions to optimize their storage environment.