Brand: HPE | Category: Storage Systems
SKU: HPE-C8R72A | Part #: C8R72A | MPN: C8R72A
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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.
To specify the HPE C8R72A for your storage environment or request volume pricing and lead times, contact Omnixon Global for a detailed RFQ.
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Storage Systems |
| SKU | HPE-C8R72A |
| Part Number | C8R72A |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SAS 6G |
| Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C8R72A |
| Product Line | HPE M6710 |
| Capacity | 600 GB |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Interface Speed | 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Compatible Array Families | HPE MSA, HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera |
| Carrier Type | HPE SmartDrive Carrier |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| Ports | Dual Port SAS |
| Drive Validation | HPE Pre-validated OEM Drive |
| Manufacturer Support | Included |
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.
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.
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.