HPE 14TB SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM Smart Carrier Hard Drive — P09153-B21

The HPE P09153-B21 is a 14TB SAS 12Gb/s midline hard drive at 7200RPM in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor with Smart Carrier, validated for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. It delivers maximum nearline capacity per bay for bulk storage, backup, and archive workloads in HPE ProLiant environments.

Key Features

• 14TB maximum-capacity nearline SAS HDD for ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 storage bays
• SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface for redundant, high-throughput storage connectivity
• 7200RPM spindle speed for nearline sequential read performance
• Smart Carrier included for hot-swap tool-less installation in ProLiant chassis

Product Specifications

• Part Number: P09153-B21
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Capacity: 14TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF Hot-Swap
• Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier included

Storage Specifications

• Drive Type: Midline HDD (nearline-class)
• Interface Speed: 12Gb/s SAS (dual-port)
• Hot-Swap: Yes — Smart Carrier for non-disruptive bay swaps
• Platform Validation: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10

Performance Specifications

• Rotational Speed: 7200RPM for high-capacity sequential throughput
• Workload Rating: Midline/nearline — capacity-optimized for mixed and sequential I/O
• Sustained Transfer Rate: High sequential throughput suitable for backup and archive tiers

Use Cases

• Maximum-capacity storage expansion in HPE ProLiant LFF chassis (14TB per bay)
• Large-scale backup targets and archive repositories in ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10
• Cold and warm data tiers in multi-tier storage architectures
• High-density RAID arrays for data protection with large nearline drives

Compatibility

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen8/Gen9/Gen10, ML350 Gen9/Gen10, DL560 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 and LFF SAS-capable ProLiant platforms
• Compatible with HPE Smart Array SAS controllers supporting 14TB drive capacity

Frequently Asked Questions

How does P09153-B21 compare to 857644-B21 (10TB)?

P09153-B21 offers 14TB vs 10TB for 857644-B21 — both are SAS 12Gb/s 7200RPM midline LFF drives with Smart Carrier for the same ProLiant platform generations. Choose based on per-bay capacity requirements.

Does HPE Smart Array firmware need updating to support 14TB drives?

Yes — 14TB drive support requires compatible HPE Smart Array controller firmware and HPE ProLiant system ROM. Verify your server's firmware versions against HPE SPP (Service Pack for ProLiant) release notes.

Can P09153-B21 be used in SAS JBOD enclosures with ProLiant?

Yes — P09153-B21 can be used in HPE SAS JBOD enclosures (e.g., D3600, D3700) connected to ProLiant servers via HPE Smart Array or SAS HBA controllers, subject to enclosure capacity support.

The HPE P09153-B21 14TB SAS 12Gb/s nearline hard drive delivers maximum per-bay capacity for HPE ProLiant Gen8 through Gen10 bulk storage deployments. Get it in stock today at a competitive price.