P28352-B21 HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF BC HDD

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Overview

The P28352-B21 HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF Basic Carrier Hard Drive is an enterprise storage component designed for compatible HPE ProLiant server platforms. It delivers 2.4TB of storage capacity, a 12Gb/s SAS interface, and a 10,000 RPM rotational speed to support business-critical applications that require responsive data access and reliable storage performance.

Featuring a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, a Basic Carrier (BC), and 512e sector formatting, this hard drive is intended for supported enterprise server storage configurations. Its mission-critical classification makes it suitable for demanding transactional workloads, database environments, and business applications where storage responsiveness and compatibility with existing server infrastructure are important.

The HPE P28352-B21 provides IT administrators with an option for expanding server storage, replacing existing drives, and maintaining supported HPE infrastructure. Its SAS connectivity and three-year limited warranty make it suitable for enterprise hardware refreshes and data center maintenance, subject to the compatibility requirements of the target server and storage controller.

Key Features – HPE P28352-B21

• Processor: Not applicable; this is a hard disk drive.
• Memory: Not applicable.
• Storage: 2.4TB enterprise HDD.
• Controller: Requires a compatible SAS storage controller.
• Networking / Ports: SAS 12Gb/s storage interface.
• Power & Cooling: 4.8W idle, 6.0W random read/write, 7.8W sequential read, and 6.6W sequential write.
• Management: Drive health monitoring and diagnostic capabilities depend on the supported server and storage controller.
• Security: No specific hardware encryption feature is confirmed for this SKU.
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF).
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM.
• Carrier: HPE Basic Carrier (BC).
• Sector Format: 512e.
• Workload Classification: Mission Critical.
• Warranty: Three-year limited HPE hard drive warranty.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Manufacturer Part Number: P28352-B21
• Product Type: Mission Critical enterprise hard disk drive
• Processor Type: Not applicable.
• Chipset / Platform: Compatible HPE ProLiant server platforms.
• Memory Technology: Not applicable.
• Storage Capacity: 2.4TB
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Interface Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• RAID Support: Depends on the compatible host controller and supported RAID configuration.
• Expansion Slots: Not applicable; this is an internal storage drive.
• Networking: Not applicable; SAS is a storage interface rather than an Ethernet connection.
• I/O Ports: Internal SAS drive connector; compatibility depends on the server backplane and drive bay.
• Carrier Type: Basic Carrier (BC)
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the host server, storage controller, drivers, and installed operating system.
• Workload Classification: Mission Critical.
• Supported Platforms: Compatible HPE ProLiant servers, subject to the exact model, generation, drive-bay, and controller requirements.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Weight:
  
  • 0.50 kg
  • 1.10 lbs
    
• Dimensions (W × D × H):
  
  • 75.7 × 118.7 × 15.6 mm
  • 2.98 × 4.67 × 0.61 inches
    
• Rack Compatibility: Does not mount directly in a rack. Installs in a compatible 2.5-inch SFF drive bay within a supported rack or tower server.

Ideal For

• Enterprise database and transactional application storage.
• Expanding storage in compatible HPE ProLiant servers.
• Replacing failed or aging SAS drives during server maintenance.
• Business-critical workloads requiring high-performance mechanical storage.
• Data center hardware refreshes and server lifecycle management.
• IT service providers maintaining supported HPE server infrastructure.

Warranty & Support

• Standard Manufacturer Warranty: Three-year limited HPE hard drive warranty.
• Support Contract Compatibility: Additional HPE support services or Care Pack eligibility depends on the product, host platform, and applicable service terms.
• Technical Support: Consult HPE server QuickSpecs and storage controller documentation for compatibility, installation, and replacement procedures.

FAQs – HPE P28352-B21

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE P28352-B21?
The drive provides 2.4TB of storage capacity for compatible enterprise server environments.

2. What interface and rotational speed does this drive support?
It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface and operates at 10,000 RPM.

3. Is the HPE P28352-B21 hot-swappable?
Hot-swap operation depends on the server's drive bay, backplane, and storage configuration. Confirm that the host system supports hot-swap operation before replacing a drive while the server is running.

4. Which servers support the HPE P28352-B21?
Compatibility depends on the exact server model, generation, drive cage, backplane, and storage controller. Check the appropriate HPE server QuickSpecs before purchasing.

5. Can this drive be used in a RAID array?
It can be used in a compatible RAID configuration when the host controller supports the drive and the intended RAID level. Verify controller and array compatibility before adding or replacing a drive.

6. What warranty is included with the HPE P28352-B21?
HPE identifies this model as a three-year warranty Mission Critical hard drive. Confirm the applicable warranty terms for the actual unit and purchase condition before ordering.