HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: P22864-B21 | Part #: P22864-B21 | MPN: P22864-B21
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About the HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS
The HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS (P22864-B21) is engineered for 24×7 nearline operations with sustained sequential workloads, delivering enterprise-grade reliability backed by an industry-leading MTBF rating. This midline hard disk drive combines high capacity with cost efficiency, making it the preferred choice for storage architects designing scalable data center infrastructure across HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus server environments.
Built with HPE's proven reliability standards, the 16TB SAS drive features a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) that maximizes storage density in standard server bays. The 12 Gb/s SAS interface and 7,200 RPM spindle speed ensure consistent performance for mixed sequential and random I/O workloads typical of enterprise storage systems. With hot-plug capability and a 512 MB cache buffer, the P22864-B21 simplifies maintenance operations and reduces downtime in production environments. IT procurement teams and infrastructure planners rely on this drive for building reliable, scalable storage solutions without premium SSD costs. The included SmartDrive Carrier ensures seamless integration into HPE storage systems, while the wide operating temperature range (0°C to 60°C) supports diverse data center conditions across EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions.
Key Specifications
- Capacity: 16 TB raw capacity
- Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s with 12 Gb/s transfer rate
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF with HPE SmartDrive Carrier
- Performance: 7,200 RPM, 512 MB cache, 512e sector size
- Reliability: 24×7 nearline rated, hot-plug enabled
- Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10/Gen10 Plus, Apollo systems
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | P22864-B21 |
| Part Number | P22864-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P22864-B21 |
| Drive Type | Midline Hard Disk Drive (MDL HDD) |
| Raw Capacity | 16 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Cache Buffer | 512 MB |
| Transfer Rate (Interface) | 12 Gb/s |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| Drive Bay Compatibility | HPE LFF (3.5-inch) SmartDrive Carrier |
| Compatible Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, Gen10 Plus servers; HPE Apollo systems |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| SmartDrive Carrier Included | Yes |
| Encryption | None (non-SED) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS
What does the HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS do?
At 16TB, the HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS?
Key specifications for the HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS: capacity 16TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SAS 12Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 16TB; storage interface SAS 12Gb/s. Manufacturer part number P22864-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE Enterprise HDD 16TB SAS uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch 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.