What servers is the MB008000GWWQU compatible with?

Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 servers including DL120 Gen9 (3.5), DL180 Gen9 Base/Entry/Storage (3.5), DL320e Gen8, and ML/DL series with 3.5in LFF bays. Uses standard Smart Carrier hot-swap trays with full iLO monitoring support.

Does this drive use helium technology?

Yes, helium-filled design reduces aerodynamic drag enabling higher platter capacity, lower power consumption around 6W active, quieter operation, and improved reliability with fewer mechanical failure points compared to air-filled drives.

What is the sector format and why does it matter?

512e Advanced Format with 4K physical/512B emulation sectors. Provides higher areal density for 8TB capacity while maintaining full compatibility with legacy OS/applications through emulation, avoiding performance penalties of native 4K on older systems.

Is firmware digitally signed for security?

Yes, includes HPE digitally signed firmware preventing boot-time tampering and enabling secure remote updates via iLO/Intelligent Provisioning. Supports firmware integrity checks essential for regulated environments and supply chain security.

What workload is this Midline drive rated for?

Midline (MDL) rating optimized for nearline/cost-sensitive workloads like backup, archival, file serving with lower endurance requirements than Read Intensive/Mixed Use Enterprise drives. Balances capacity, reliability, and cost for bulk storage tiers.

What are the power and thermal specifications?

Typical power 5-7W active/idle with operating range 10-35°C (50-95°F). Helium design improves thermal efficiency suitable for dense rack deployments without requiring additional cooling capacity.

MB008000GWWQU - HPE MB008000GWWQU 8TB SATA 6G 7200RPM 3.5 LFF Midline HDD

Name: HPE MB008000GWWQU 8TB SATA 6G 7200RPM 3.5 LFF Midline HDD
Brand: HPE
SKU: MB008000GWWQU

MB008000GWWQU - HPE MB008000GWWQU 8TB SATA 6G 7200RPM 3.5 LFF Midline HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE MB008000GWWQU is an 8TB SATA 6Gb/s Midline hard drive designed for enterprise storage applications in HPE ProLiant servers. Featuring a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) with 7200 RPM spindle speed, helium-filled design for enhanced reliability and efficiency, and 512e Advanced Format sector size, this hot-swap drive delivers sustained transfer rates up to 600 MB/s. It includes 128MB cache, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and digitally signed firmware for secure boot and integrity verification. Compatible with HPE Smart Carrier (SC) trays, it supports Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 ProLiant servers including DL120, DL180, DL320e, and ML/DL series models. Average seek time of 8.5 ms and max seek time of 15.7 ms ensure responsive performance for nearline workloads. Operating temperature range from 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) suits standard data center environments. Ideal for bulk storage, backup, archival, and cost-optimized capacity expansion in enterprise IT infrastructure where high-capacity SATA drives provide better $/GB value than SSDs for sequential access patterns. The Midline workload rating balances cost, capacity, and reliability for business-critical applications without requiring performance-optimized Enterprise or Datacenter tiers.

8TB Helium 7200RPM SATA 6G LFF.
512e SC hot-swap Midline drive.
128MB cache, 8.5ms seek time.
Gen8/9/10 ProLiant compatible.
600MB/s transfer, digitally signed.
50-95°F operation range.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	MB008000GWWQU
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	MB008000GWWQU
Features	Helium Filled; Digitally Signed Firmware; NCQ; Hot-swap
Seek Time	Average: 8.5 ms; Max: 15.7 ms; Track-to-Track: 0.7 ms
Carrier Type	HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
Product Line	Midline
Product Type	SATA Hard Drive - Hot-swap 3.5in LFF
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Workload Rating	Midline (MDL)

Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen8-Gen10 servers using standard SATA infrastructure. VMware/HPE firmware support ensures enterprise reliability.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL120 Gen9
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen9
3.5in LFF bays; full iLO5 support
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL180 Gen9
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen9
Base/Entry/Storage models; 3.5in bays
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL320e Gen8
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen8
SATA backplane required
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380 Gen10
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10
Smart Array controller compatible

Best for

Bulk Storage
High-capacity nearline storage in file servers and NAS systems handling large sequential datasets like media libraries, log aggregation, and object storage with cost-optimized $/GB.
Backup & Archival

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7200 RPM SATA Hard Drives 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drives Enterprise SATA Hard Drives HPE Hard Drives

Cache	128 MB
Capacity	8 TB
Sector Size	512e Advanced Format
Bytes Per Sector	512

Weight	Approx 2 lb
Dimensions	Width: 4.4in; Depth: 7.4in; Height: 1in
Form Factor	3.5in LFF (Large Form Factor); 8.9 cm
Compatible Bays	3.5in LFF Hot-swap

HPE MB008000GWWQU 8TB SATA 6G 7200RPM 3.5 LFF Midline HDD

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