HPE 10TB SAS 12Gb/s Midline 7200RPM Hot-Swap Hard Drive — 857965-001

The HPE 857965-001 is a 10TB SAS 12Gb/s midline hard drive operating at 7200RPM with 512e sector format, shipped with HPE Smart Carrier. Digitally signed and validated for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers, it delivers high-capacity nearline storage with hot-swap serviceability for secondary and bulk storage tiers.

Key Features

• 10TB midline capacity with digital signing for HPE ProLiant firmware authentication
• SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface for redundant storage path connectivity
• 7200RPM spindle speed for nearline bulk storage performance
• Hot-swap Smart Carrier included for non-disruptive drive replacement in ProLiant chassis

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 857965-001
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Capacity: 10TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF Hot-Swap
• Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
• Sector Size: 512e
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier included

Storage Specifications

• Drive Type: Midline HDD (nearline-class)
• Interface Speed: 12Gb/s SAS (dual-port)
• Sector Format: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Hot-Swap: Yes — Smart Carrier for tool-less installation
• Digital Signing: HPE digitally signed firmware for ProLiant compatibility enforcement

Performance Specifications

• Rotational Speed: 7200RPM for midline nearline storage workloads
• Sustained Transfer Rate: Optimized for sequential read/write bulk storage
• Workload Rating: Midline — suitable for capacity-optimized, mixed read workloads

Use Cases

• HPE ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 bulk and nearline storage expansion
• Backup target and archive storage in ProLiant server storage bays
• Secondary storage tier behind SSD-based primary storage in tiered architectures
• Hot-swap replacement for existing 10TB SAS midline drives in ProLiant chassis

Compatibility

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen8/Gen9/Gen10, DL360 Gen9/Gen10, DL560 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9/Gen10 and other LFF SAS-compatible ProLiant platforms
• Requires HPE digitally signed drive support — compatible with HPE Smart Array controllers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 857965-001 and 857644-B21?

Both are HPE 10TB SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM 512e midline hard drives with Smart Carrier for ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10. 857965-001 is the spare part number and 857644-B21 is the option kit part number — they are functionally equivalent and interchangeable.

What does digitally signed mean for HPE drives?

HPE digitally signed drives include firmware that is authenticated by HPE ProLiant servers. Non-signed third-party drives may generate alerts or be rejected by HPE Smart Array controllers in Gen10 and later platforms.

Is 7200RPM sufficient for database workloads?

Midline 7200RPM drives are optimized for capacity-oriented workloads such as backup, archival, and sequential reads. For transactional databases requiring high IOPS, SSD-based storage is recommended.

The HPE 857965-001 10TB SAS 12Gb/s midline hard drive delivers high-capacity nearline storage for HPE ProLiant Gen8 through Gen10 platforms. Order today — in stock at a competitive price.