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HPE P9B44A 8TB SAS 7.2K 3.5in LFF Hard Drive

MPN: P9B44A·By: HP

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Product overview

The HPE P9B44A is an 8TB SAS hard drive designed for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 storage systems. Operating at 7200 RPM with a 3.5-inch LFF form factor, this drive provides reliable capacity for enterprise datacenter environments. The 3PAR StoreServ 8000 family supports mixed storage configurations, accommodating both SAS and NL SAS drives alongside SSDs. The system architecture is optimized for flash memory interaction while maintaining support for traditional spinning disk storage. These drives integrate into 3PAR StoreServ models including the 8200, 8400, 8440, and 8450, which support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 configurations. The storage platform supports up to 2048 initiators and multiple host port configurations, making it suitable for large-scale virtualized and cloud environments.

  • 8TB capacity, 3.5-inch LFF form factor
  • SAS interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 support in 3PAR StoreServ 8000
  • Compatible with 3PAR StoreServ 8200, 8400, 8440, 8450
  • Supports up to 960 drives per controller node
  • Enterprise-class reliability for datacenter deployments
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Featuring

Manufacturer part #P9B44A
BrandHP
ConditionNew
Series3PAR StoreServ 8000
Capacity8 TB
Device TypeHard drive - nearline
Drive ModelSMKP8000S5xeN7.2
Form FactorLarge Form Factor (LFF)
Product LineHPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000
Product TypeHard Disk Drive
Compatible Bay3.5 inch LFF
Spare Part Number846590-001

Performance

RPM7200 RPM
Media TypeNearline

Networking Ports & Interfaces

InterfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
SAS Ports1 x SAS
SAS Speed12Gb/s

Compatible systems

Designed for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 storage systems, LFF drive bays

  • HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000
    Form factor: LFF

    Confirmed in HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 drive support reference

Best for

  • Enterprise Storage Systems

    Designed for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series storage arrays supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 configurations. Integrates with systems supporting up to 960 hard drives per controller node for large-scale capacity deployments.

  • Virtualization Environments

    Compatible with VMware ESX, ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other hypervisors supported by 3PAR StoreServ 8000. Supports up to 2048 initiators for multi-tenant virtualized infrastructure.

  • Data Center Consolidation

    Enables mixed storage tier deployments within 3PAR StoreServ 8000 systems, combining SAS drives with SSDs and NL SAS drives. Supports maximum unprocessed capacity of 3000 TiB per system.

  • High-Availability Deployments

    Operates within 3PAR StoreServ 8000 architecture featuring redundant controller nodes and support for up to four controller nodes for enhanced fault tolerance and data protection.

Frequently asked questions

What storage systems is the HPE P9B44A compatible with?

The P9B44A is designed for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series storage systems, including the 8200, 8400, 8440, and 8450 models. These systems support mixed storage configurations combining SAS drives, NL SAS drives, and SSDs. Each 3PAR StoreServ 8000 controller node can accommodate up to 960 hard drives, enabling large-scale capacity deployments.

What RAID levels does this drive support within 3PAR StoreServ 8000?

The P9B44A supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 configurations within 3PAR StoreServ 8000 systems. RAID 1 provides mirroring for high availability, RAID 5 offers distributed parity with single-drive fault tolerance, and RAID 6 provides dual-drive fault tolerance. Organizations can select the appropriate RAID level based on their recovery time objectives and data protection requirements.

How many drives can be deployed in a single 3PAR StoreServ 8000 system?

A single 3PAR StoreServ 8000 controller node can accommodate up to 960 hard drives. The system supports up to four controller nodes, enabling even larger deployments. With 8TB drives, this configuration provides substantial raw capacity while maintaining manageable power consumption and operational complexity for enterprise datacenters.

What operating systems are supported by 3PAR StoreServ 8000 systems using this drive?

3PAR StoreServ 8000 systems support Windows Server 2008 through 2012 R2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESX and ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle Solaris and Linux, IBM AIX, HPE OpenVMS, Citrix XenServer, and Apple OSX. This broad compatibility enables deployment across diverse enterprise environments.

What is the maximum storage capacity achievable with 3PAR StoreServ 8000 systems?

The 3PAR StoreServ 8000 family supports maximum unprocessed capacity of up to 3000 TiB with mixed drive configurations. When using SSDs exclusively, capacity reaches 3351 TiB. Usable file capacity ranges from 2 to 256 TiB depending on the specific model and RAID configuration selected.

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