Product Introduction
The HPE 796365-004 is a 1.2TB Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive designed for compatible HPE server and storage environments where enterprise-class SAS storage and 10,000 RPM rotational performance are required.
This drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, SAS interface, and supports a maximum synchronous transfer rate of 12Gb/s. HPE identifies the corresponding 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Enterprise drive under option 781518-B21.
The 796365-004 part number is particularly useful when replacing or maintaining storage hardware in compatible HPE ProLiant server configurations. HPE PartSurfer identifies it as a 1.2TB SAS 10K 12G drive assembly.
For Bangladesh-based server administrators, ISP operators, hosting companies and system integrators, this type of Enterprise SAS HDD can be relevant when maintaining an existing HPE server platform that requires a compatible 2.5-inch 12G SAS 10K Enterprise drive.
Important: SAS HDD compatibility depends on the server backplane, SAS controller, drive bay configuration and supported drive list. শুধু 2.5-inch বা 12Gb/s specification match করলেই compatibility নিশ্চিত হয় না।
Key Features
1. 1.2TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
The drive provides approximately 1.2TB of raw storage capacity, making it suitable for server workloads where a balance between capacity and rotational storage performance is required. HPE’s documentation lists the capacity as 1,200,243 MB.
2. 10,000 RPM Performance
The 10K RPM spindle speed provides faster rotational access than conventional 7.2K RPM enterprise HDDs. এটি এমন server workload-এর জন্য useful হতে পারে যেখানে HDD-based storage থেকে relatively responsive random access প্রয়োজন।
3. 12Gb/s SAS Interface
The drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface with a maximum synchronous transfer rate of 12Gb/sec according to HPE’s documentation.
SAS is designed for server and enterprise storage environments and requires a compatible SAS controller or SAS backplane.
4. 2.5-inch SFF Form Factor
The 2.5-inch SFF form factor helps support higher drive density in compatible rack and enterprise server platforms.
5. Enterprise-Class SAS HDD
This is an Enterprise SAS HDD rather than a standard desktop SATA HDD. Enterprise SAS storage is commonly deployed in server and storage infrastructure where the platform is specifically designed for SAS drives.
6. SmartDrive Carrier Configuration
The related HPE 781518-B21 specification identifies the drive as an SFF SmartDrive Carrier (SC) Enterprise HDD.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Product Type | Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive |
| Part Number | 796365-004 |
| Related HPE Option | 781518-B21 |
| Drive Model | EG1200JETKC |
| Capacity | 1.2TB |
| Reported Capacity | 1,200,243 MB |
| Interface | SAS |
| Interface Speed | 12Gb/s maximum synchronous transfer rate |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF |
| Drive Class | Enterprise |
| Carrier Type | SmartDrive Carrier (SC) |
| Physical Sector Size | 512 bytes/sector |
| Logical Blocks | 2,344,225,968 |
| Typical Average Seek Time | 3.7 ms |
| Typical Single-Track Seek Time | 0.10 ms |
| Typical Full-Stroke Seek Time | 7.3 ms |
| Width | 75.7 mm |
| Height | 15.6 mm |
| Depth | 118.7 mm |
| Interface Protocol | SAS |
| Intended Environment | Compatible HPE server/storage platforms |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
The above technical specifications are based primarily on HPE’s SAS Hard Drives documentation and HPE PartSurfer.
Benefits
Enterprise SAS Architecture
The SAS interface is intended for server and enterprise storage platforms rather than ordinary consumer desktop systems. তাই existing HPE server-এর SAS infrastructure maintain বা replace করার ক্ষেত্রে এই type of drive relevant হতে পারে।
10K RPM for Faster HDD-Based Access
Compared with common 7.2K RPM HDDs, a 10K RPM drive can provide lower rotational latency. For legacy or HDD-based server environments, this can be useful where SSD replacement is not part of the current infrastructure plan.
2.5-inch SFF Storage Density
The SFF form factor is suitable for compatible HPE server platforms designed around 2.5-inch drive bays. এটি rack server-এর limited physical space-এর মধ্যে multiple drives ব্যবহার করার ক্ষেত্রে সুবিধাজনক হতে পারে।
Suitable for Existing HPE Infrastructure
If an existing HPE server already uses compatible 12G SAS SFF Enterprise drives, replacing a failed or unsuitable drive with the correct part/model can simplify server maintenance.
Compatible infrastructure check করা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ, কারণ SAS drive selection শুধু capacity দেখে করা উচিত নয়।
Which Problems Can This Product Solve?
The HPE 796365-004 can be considered for several practical server-maintenance requirements:
Failed Enterprise HDD Replacement
কোনো compatible HPE server-এর existing SAS HDD failure হলে matching capacity, interface, form factor এবং supported drive specification অনুযায়ী replacement drive প্রয়োজন হতে পারে।
Legacy Server Maintenance
অনেক business, ISP বা hosting environment-এ older HPE ProLiant servers এখনও production বা secondary workloads-এর জন্য ব্যবহার করা হয়। সম্পূর্ণ server replacement-এর পরিবর্তে প্রয়োজনীয় storage component replace করা maintenance cost control করতে সাহায্য করতে পারে।
Storage Expansion
Compatible HPE server-এর available drive bays এবং controller configuration অনুযায়ী additional SAS HDD ব্যবহার করে storage capacity বাড়ানো যেতে পারে।
RAID Storage Replacement
যদি server-এ SAS RAID controller ব্যবহৃত হয়, তাহলে failed drive replacement-এর ক্ষেত্রে exact drive compatibility, RAID configuration এবং existing array requirements check করা প্রয়োজন।
Use Cases
ISP Infrastructure
ISP infrastructure-এ billing, monitoring, management বা supporting server workloads-এর জন্য compatible enterprise storage environment-এ এই ধরনের SAS HDD ব্যবহার করা যেতে পারে।
Hosting Environment
Hosting company-র existing HPE server infrastructure-এ storage replacement বা capacity planning-এর ক্ষেত্রে এটি বিবেচনা করা যেতে পারে, provided the server supports the drive.
Enterprise Server
Corporate বা enterprise environment-এর compatible HPE ProLiant server-এ application, file, infrastructure বা other server workloads-এর storage component হিসেবে ব্যবহার করা যেতে পারে।
Data Center Maintenance
Data center-এ deployed compatible HPE server-এর replacement drive হিসেবে 1.2TB 10K SAS SFF HDD ব্যবহার করা যেতে পারে।
Server Repair & Upgrade
System integrator এবং server maintenance company-গুলোর জন্য compatible HPE server-এর HDD replacement বা maintenance project-এ এই part number গুরুত্বপূর্ণ হতে পারে।
Suitable Customers
এই productটি বিশেষভাবে relevant হতে পারে:
- ISP Companies
- Hosting Companies
- Data Centers
- System Integrators
- IT Service Providers
- Server Administrators
- Enterprise IT Teams
- Corporate IT Departments
- Server Maintenance Companies
- HPE ProLiant Server Users
- HPE Server Resellers
- IT Hardware Professionals
তবে purchase করার আগে আপনার exact server model এবং storage controller configuration verify করা উচিত।
Configuration
একটি typical compatible HPE server configuration-এ এই HDD নিম্নলিখিত components-এর সঙ্গে কাজ করতে পারে:
Server → Drive Backplane → SAS Controller → SAS HDD
Depending on the server architecture, the configuration may include:
- HPE ProLiant Server
- 2.5-inch SFF Drive Bay
- SAS Backplane
- Compatible SAS Controller
- SAS RAID Controller
- Multiple Enterprise SAS HDDs
- RAID Array
- Server Operating System
HPE documentation explicitly notes in relevant ProLiant QuickSpecs that SAS drives require selection of a SAS controller.
If you need additional storage capacity, compatible Server HDD options can be considered based on the server’s drive bay and controller requirements.
For higher-performance storage workloads, a compatible Server SSD may also be considered, provided the server, controller and workload requirements support the selected SSD technology.
Compatibility
Compatibility is one of the most important considerations before purchasing this HDD.
HPE documentation lists the 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Enterprise drive among supported storage options for several HPE ProLiant platforms, including examples from the ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 families.
For example, HPE documentation lists the corresponding 781518-B21 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Enterprise HDD for platforms including ProLiant DL360 Gen9, DL580 Gen9 and ML350 Gen9.
However, this does not mean that every HPE server with a 2.5-inch bay will automatically support this exact drive.
Before ordering, verify:
- Exact HPE server model
- Server generation
- 2.5-inch SFF drive bay
- SAS backplane
- SAS controller
- RAID controller compatibility
- Supported drive list
- Drive carrier configuration
- Firmware requirements
- Existing RAID configuration
- Existing drive type and interface
- Required capacity and sector format
Very Important
A matching 2.5-inch form factor does not automatically guarantee compatibility.
Likewise:
A server having a SAS controller does not automatically guarantee that every SAS HDD is supported.
For RAID environments, drive selection should also consider the existing array configuration. Mixing different capacities, sector formats or drive types can have implications depending on the RAID controller and configuration.
If you are replacing an existing drive, matching the existing HPE part number, option number, drive model and carrier configuration is often the safest starting point.
Compatibility Examples
HPE documentation identifies the 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Enterprise drive as an option for multiple HPE ProLiant platforms. Examples include:
- HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen9
- HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen9
- HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen9
- Other compatible HPE ProLiant platforms supporting the relevant 12G SAS SFF Enterprise drive
These examples are based on HPE platform documentation and should not be treated as an exhaustive compatibility list.
Always verify the exact server configuration before ordering.
Comparison with Relevant Alternatives
| Feature | HPE 796365-004 / 781518-B21 | HPE 718162-B21 | HPE 785069-B21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.2TB | 1.2TB | 900GB |
| Interface | 12G SAS | 6G SAS | 12G SAS |
| RPM | 10K | 10K | 10K |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF | 2.5-inch SFF | 2.5-inch SFF |
| Drive Class | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Main Difference | Higher SAS interface generation | 6G SAS version | Lower capacity |
| Best Consideration | Compatible 12G SAS infrastructure | Compatible older 6G SAS infrastructure | When 900GB capacity is sufficient |
HPE’s official documentation lists 718162-B21 as a 1.2TB 6G SAS 10K SFF Dual Port Enterprise HDD, while 781518-B21 is the 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Enterprise HDD. HPE also lists 785069-B21 as a 900GB 12G SAS 10K SFF Enterprise HDD.
Which one should you choose?
The correct choice depends on your existing server platform.
If your server is designed around 12G SAS, the 12G version is the relevant specification to investigate.
If your existing infrastructure specifically uses a compatible 6G SAS drive, the 6G model may be more appropriate.
If your workload requires less than 1.2TB capacity, a compatible 900GB model may also be an option.
এখানে শুধু “12G বেশি তাই ভালো” এইভাবে সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া ঠিক নয়। Existing server, controller, RAID configuration এবং workload compatibility আগে দেখতে হবে।
Related Products
For a complete server storage configuration, the following SkyRapid categories may also be relevant:
If your server requires RAID-based storage, a compatible RAID Controller should be selected according to the HPE server model, backplane and required RAID level.
Why Should You Use This Product?
The HPE 796365-004 makes sense when your existing infrastructure requires a 1.2TB, 10K RPM, 12Gb/s SAS, 2.5-inch SFF Enterprise HDD and the server/storage platform is compatible.
Its practical value comes from matching an existing enterprise server architecture rather than simply adding generic storage.
For example, if an HPE ProLiant server is already configured with compatible SFF SAS drives and one drive needs replacement, using a correctly matched HPE drive can be more straightforward than redesigning the entire storage architecture.
For older production environments, compatibility and maintenance can be more important than simply choosing the newest storage technology.
Bangladesh-Specific Buying Guidance
বাংলাদেশে HPE server-এর HDD কেনার সময় শুধু “1.2TB SAS 10K” দেখে order করা উচিত নয়।
আপনার existing server-এর:
- Exact model
- Generation
- SFF/LFF drive bay
- SAS controller
- Backplane
- Existing HDD model
- HPE Part Number
- RAID configuration
এসব আগে verify করা উচিত।
বিশেষ করে used বা refurbished HPE server-এর ক্ষেত্রে একই capacity এবং RPM-এর একাধিক drive variant থাকতে পারে। তাই existing drive-এর label থেকে Part Number এবং model number মিলিয়ে নেওয়া ভালো।
যদি আপনি ISP, hosting company, data center বা enterprise environment-এর জন্য একাধিক HDD replacement করতে চান, তাহলে existing RAID array-এর drive specifications আগে document করে নেওয়া উচিত।
একই RAID array-তে drive replacement করার আগে controller documentation এবং বর্তমান array configuration check করুন।
যদি compatibility নিয়ে নিশ্চিত না হন, order করার আগে SkyRapid-কে server model + existing HDD label/part number + controller information দিলে compatibility যাচাই করা সহজ হবে।
Important Buying Considerations
Order করার আগে নিচের বিষয়গুলো verify করুন:
- Exact Part Number: 796365-004
- Capacity: 1.2TB
- Interface: SAS
- Interface Generation: 12Gb/s
- RPM: 10,000 RPM
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
- Server Compatibility: Exact HPE server model check করুন
- SAS Controller: Compatible SAS controller থাকতে হবে
- Backplane: Server-এর backplane compatibility check করুন
- RAID: Existing RAID configuration-এর requirements check করুন
- Carrier: SmartDrive/SFF carrier requirement verify করুন
- Drive Condition: New/used/refurbished condition — Verify before publishing
- Warranty: SkyRapid-এর current warranty terms — Verify before publishing
Product condition, warranty, stock availability and delivery information should be confirmed before publishing because these details can vary by inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
এই HPE 1.2TB 796365-004 HDDটি কী কাজে ব্যবহার করা হয়?
Answer:
এটি একটি 1.2TB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch SFF Enterprise HDD, যা compatible HPE server ও storage environment-এ server storage, replacement drive বা RAID storage configuration-এর জন্য ব্যবহার করা যেতে পারে।
Question:
796365-004 কি SATA HDD?
Answer:
না। এটি SAS HDD। HPE PartSurfer 796365-004-কে 1.2TB SAS 10K 12G drive assembly হিসেবে identify করে। তাই সাধারণ SATA-only server বা desktop-এ এটিকে SATA HDD হিসেবে ব্যবহার করা যাবে না।
Question:
এই HDD-এর capacity কত?
Answer:
এর rated capacity 1.2TB। HPE documentation-এ capacity হিসেবে 1,200,243 MB উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে।
Question:
এই HDD-এর RPM কত?
Answer:
এই model-এর spindle speed 10,000 RPM।
Question:
796365-004 কি 12Gb/s SAS?
Answer:
হ্যাঁ। HPE PartSurfer-এ 796365-004-কে 1.2TB SAS 10K 12G হিসেবে তালিকাভুক্ত করা হয়েছে এবং HPE SAS documentation-এ corresponding 1.2TB Enterprise drive-এর maximum synchronous transfer rate 12Gb/sec উল্লেখ আছে।
Question:
এই HDD কি যেকোনো 2.5-inch HPE server-এ ব্যবহার করা যাবে?
Answer:
না, শুধু 2.5-inch bay থাকলেই compatibility নিশ্চিত হয় না। Server-এর SAS backplane, SAS controller, firmware, supported drive list এবং server generation verify করতে হবে।
Question:
এই HDD কি RAID configuration-এ ব্যবহার করা যাবে?
Answer:
Compatible HPE server এবং SAS RAID controller-এর supported drive configuration-এর মধ্যে থাকলে RAID environment-এ ব্যবহার করা যেতে পারে। তবে existing RAID array-তে drive replacement করার আগে controller এবং array requirements অবশ্যই check করতে হবে।
Question:
796365-004 এবং 718162-B21-এর মধ্যে difference কী?
Answer:
দুটিই 1.2TB 10K RPM 2.5-inch SFF SAS Enterprise HDD family-এর অংশ, তবে HPE documentation অনুযায়ী 718162-B21 হলো 6G SAS Dual Port version, আর 781518-B21 হলো 12G SAS version associated with this product family.
Question:
ISP বা hosting environment-এর জন্য এই HDD suitable কি?
Answer:
Compatible HPE server/storage platform থাকলে ISP, hosting বা enterprise infrastructure-এর server storage এবং replacement requirement-এ এই ধরনের Enterprise SAS HDD ব্যবহার করা যেতে পারে। তবে suitability নির্ভর করবে workload, RAID configuration, server platform এবং storage architecture-এর ওপর।
Question:
Order করার আগে কী কী check করতে হবে?
Answer:
আপনার server-এর model, generation, SFF drive bay, SAS controller, backplane এবং existing HDD part number check করুন। সম্ভব হলে existing drive-এর label-এর ছবি বা part number দিয়ে compatibility verify করুন।
Question:
SkyRapid কি compatibility check করতে সাহায্য করবে?
Answer:
হ্যাঁ। Order করার আগে আপনার HPE server model, existing HDD part number এবং SAS controller information SkyRapid-এর সঙ্গে share করলে product compatibility সম্পর্কে technical guidance চাওয়া যেতে পারে।
✨ Service & Support Coverage
আপনার HPE ProLiant server-এর জন্য 1.2TB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Enterprise HDD প্রয়োজন হলে HPE 796365-004 একটি relevant replacement option হতে পারে—তবে order করার আগে compatibility verify করা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।
আপনার server model বা existing HDD-এর Part Number জানা না থাকলে আগে SkyRapid-এর সঙ্গে যোগাযোগ করুন।
SkyRapid-এর কাছে product availability, current condition, warranty terms, quotation এবং compatibility guidance সম্পর্কে জানতে যোগাযোগ করুন।
আপনি চাইলে আপনার HPE server model + existing HDD label/part number পাঠাতে পারেন। SkyRapid আপনার প্রয়োজন অনুযায়ী compatible storage option নির্বাচন করতে সহায়তা করতে পারে।
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