HP HDD 146GB 10k SAS

HP HDD 146GB 10K RPM SAS Hard Drive – Enterprise-Class Performance

The HP 146GB 10K SAS hard drive is a high-performance, enterprise-grade storage solution designed for environments that demand speed, reliability, and consistent throughput. With a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM and Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, this HDD is ideal for mission-critical workloads in data centers, enterprise servers, and performance-intensive applications.

Why Choose HP 146GB 10K SAS?

This drive strikes the perfect balance between speed and capacity, making it ideal for applications that require fast data access and consistent reliability. It’s engineered with enterprise durability standards to reduce downtime, improve data integrity, and extend the service life of your infrastructure.

Key Features

• Capacity: 146GB – optimized for OS installations, transactional databases, and boot drives
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM – delivers faster seek times and low latency access
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s – faster throughput, better scalability, and enhanced reliability compared to SATA
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) – ideal for dense storage environments and rackmount servers
• Compatibility: Compatible with HP ProLiant servers and most SAS-enabled enterprise hardware
• Reliability: Enterprise-grade design with advanced error correction and thermal monitoring

Typical Use Cases

• Enterprise Servers: Perfect for HP ProLiant and similar servers that require high IOPS and fast boot performance
• Database Storage: Efficient for storing and retrieving structured data where access speed is crucial
• Virtualization: Supports multiple virtual machines requiring steady disk performance
• Storage Arrays: Works well in SAS-based SAN and RAID configurations for scalable infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Benefits

• Fast Boot & Load Times: Ideal for operating system hosting or applications that require frequent I/O operations
• Enhanced Data Integrity: Designed with advanced ECC (error correction code) for mission-critical reliability
• Compact & Efficient: 2.5-inch form factor saves space and improves airflow in dense server environments
• Enterprise Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with HP enterprise systems and third-party SAS storage solutions

FAQs – HP 146GB 10K SAS Drive

• Q: Is this drive hot-swappable?
  A: Yes, when used with a compatible hot-swap backplane, the drive can be replaced without powering down the system.
• Q: What’s the difference between 10K and 15K RPM?
  A: 15K drives offer faster read/write speeds, but 10K drives provide a good balance between performance and power consumption.
• Q: Can I use this in a desktop?
  A: This is designed for enterprise SAS backplanes. It won’t work in standard SATA desktop ports without a SAS controller.
• Q: Is this compatible with RAID?
  A: Yes, it’s fully compatible with RAID arrays that support SAS drives.

Related Products

• HP HDD 146GB 15K SAS – Higher rotational speed for even faster data access
• HP HDD 1.2TB 10K SAS – Larger capacity for high-volume data
• Explore all HP Enterprise HDDs

Learn More

For a deeper look at the differences between SAS and SATA, visit the official HP article on SAS vs SATA.