HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD

Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems

SKU: HPE-C8R72A | Part #: C8R72A | MPN: C8R72A

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About the HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD

The 600GB capacity ceiling in a 2.5-inch form factor positions the HPE C8R72A within the mid-tier storage architecture for high-performance enterprise arrays. This HPE M6710 hard disk drive combines 10,000 RPM spindle speed with 6Gb/s SAS interface throughput, delivering the IOPS density required by storage architects and IT procurement teams deploying mission-critical infrastructure. Part number C8R72A is an HPE pre-validated OEM drive engineered for seamless integration into modular storage systems, complete with dual-port SAS connectivity and hot-plug support to minimize downtime during maintenance cycles.

Built on the HPE SmartDrive Carrier architecture, this Small Form Factor (SFF) drive installs directly into HPE MSA, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, and HPE Primera platforms without compatibility verification delays. The drive's dual-port SAS design ensures redundant connectivity paths, critical for high-availability deployments where data loss tolerance is zero. HPE manufacturer support is included with every unit, guaranteeing technical assistance and RMA processes aligned with enterprise SLAs. The hot-plug capability allows field replacement without powering down the array, a key operational advantage in 24/7 production environments.

Deployment Scenarios

  • Virtual machine datastore acceleration in HPE 3PAR StoreServ systems supporting 500+ concurrent workloads
  • High-frequency transactional databases requiring sustained 10K RPM spindle performance and low latency
  • Hybrid RAID configurations within HPE MSA controllers balancing capacity and fault tolerance
  • Hot-spare rotation protocols in HPE Primera arrays to maintain availability during drive replacement
  • Tiered storage policies where 600GB SFF drives serve as performance cache layers above archive tiers

To specify the HPE C8R72A for your storage environment or request volume pricing and lead times, contact Omnixon Global for a detailed RFQ.

Technical Specifications

BrandHPE
CategoryStorage Systems
SKUHPE-C8R72A
Part NumberC8R72A
ConditionNew
Capacity600GB
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSAS 6G
Speed10,000 RPM
Manufacturer Part NumberC8R72A
Product LineHPE M6710
Capacity600 GB
Form FactorSmall Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch
InterfaceSAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
Interface Speed6Gb/s
Spindle Speed10,000 RPM
Drive TypeHard Disk Drive (HDD)
Compatible Array FamiliesHPE MSA, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera
Carrier TypeHPE SmartDrive Carrier
Hot-Plug SupportYes
PortsDual Port SAS
Drive ValidationHPE Pre-validated OEM Drive
Manufacturer SupportIncluded

Frequently Asked Questions about HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD

What does the HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD do?

At 600GB, the HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 6G interface is supported by major server platforms.

What are the headline specs of the HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD?

Key specifications for the HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD: capacity 600GB; form factor SFF (2.5in); interface SAS 6G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number C8R72A. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD compatible with my infrastructure?

The HPE C8R72A - HPE M6710 600GB 6Gb SAS 10K SFF (2.5in) HDD uses a SAS 6G interface in a SFF (2.5in) form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.