HPE 516810-002 450GB 6G SAS 15K 3.5″ HDD

HPE 516810-002 450GB 6G SAS 15K 3.5-inch Hard Drive

The HPE 516810-002 is a 450GB enterprise hard drive assembly with a 6Gb/s SAS interface, 15,000 RPM spindle speed and 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF). It is intended for compatible HPE server and storage systems that use SAS hard drives.

This drive is particularly useful for replacing a failed disk in an existing server or maintaining older storage infrastructure where matching the original drive specification is important.

Technical Specifications

Designed for Enterprise Storage Workloads

The 516810-002 combines a 15,000 RPM spindle speed with a SAS interface, making it suitable for supported systems that require traditional high-speed mechanical storage.

It can be useful for maintaining legacy business applications, replacing drives in existing RAID arrays and supporting storage environments where the original hardware configuration needs to be preserved.

Although 15K SAS drives were designed for performance-focused workloads, modern enterprise SSDs offer different performance characteristics. This hard drive is best considered when compatibility with an existing system is the priority.

Understanding the 516810-002 Part Number

516810-002 is a drive assembly number, rather than a single retail option number.

HPE drive references associate this assembly with several configurations, including:

• 516816-B21: 450GB 6G SAS 15K LFF dual-port enterprise drive.
• 517352-001: Spare number associated with the 516816-B21 configuration.
• 652615-B21: 450GB 6G SAS 15K LFF drive supplied in a SmartDrive carrier configuration.
• 653951-001: Spare number associated with the SmartDrive carrier version.

The same assembly number can therefore appear in different drive carrier configurations. Before ordering, confirm the complete spare number and the carrier supplied with the drive.

Compatibility with HPE Servers

This 450GB SAS drive may be suitable for selected HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems with compatible 3.5-inch SAS drive bays.

However, a matching capacity and SAS interface do not guarantee compatibility.

Check the following before purchasing:

• The server or storage enclosure model.
• Whether the drive bay accepts 3.5-inch LFF drives.
• The required drive carrier or tray.
• The supported SAS controller and firmware.
• The original drive’s option, spare and assembly numbers.

If the drive is being purchased for a RAID rebuild, also confirm the array’s replacement drive requirements. A replacement must meet the controller’s compatibility rules and have sufficient usable capacity.

New and Refurbished HPE 516810-002

New Hard Drive

A New or unused HPE 516810-002 may be suitable for planned maintenance or replacing a failed disk in an existing storage system.

As this is a legacy drive model, confirm whether the available stock is unused older inventory and whether the required carrier is included.

Refurbished Hard Drive

A Refurbished 450GB SAS drive can be a cost-conscious option for maintaining older enterprise servers.

Before purchasing, ask whether the drive has been checked for bad sectors, SMART or diagnostic errors and successful read/write operation. Confirm the warranty and any available drive health information.

For either condition, check availability and UK delivery arrangements before ordering.

Replacing an Existing SAS Drive

When replacing a failed disk, identify the correct drive slot using the server’s storage management tools.

Follow the manufacturer’s procedure for the specific server or storage enclosure. Do not assume that hot-swap replacement is supported unless the installed drive carrier, backplane and controller configuration allow it.

After installation, monitor the replacement drive’s status and any RAID rebuild process until the storage system reports a healthy state.

Related HPE Storage Products

Explore other HPE storage drives and components:

• HPE 834031-B21 8TB SAS Hard Drive – A higher-capacity 3.5-inch SAS drive for compatible systems.
• HPE 834132-001 8TB SAS Hard Drive – Another enterprise LFF drive option.
• HPE P00672-001 8TB LFF SAS Drive – A 12Gb/s SAS drive for supported storage configurations.
• HPE 537000-001 HDD Backplane with Cage – A server storage connection component.
• HPE 348879-001 SAS Cable – A SAS connection component for selected hardware.

These products are provided for browsing. They are not necessarily interchangeable with HPE 516810-002 or compatible with the same storage systems.

Buy HPE 516810-002 in the UK

Euroland IT Store helps UK businesses source replacement enterprise hard drives and server storage components.

Contact our team to check HPE 516810-002 availability in New or Refurbished condition, including the supplied drive carrier, warranty and UK delivery.

For a replacement enquiry, provide the server model and all part numbers shown on the existing drive label.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is HPE 516810-002?

HPE 516810-002 is an assembly number associated with a 450GB enterprise SAS hard drive featuring a 6Gb/s interface, 15,000 RPM spindle speed and 3.5-inch form factor.

2. Is HPE 516810-002 a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive?

It is associated with 3.5-inch large form factor drive configurations. Confirm the physical drive and carrier supplied before ordering.

3. Does HPE 516810-002 include a drive carrier?

The supplied carrier depends on the product configuration. Confirm whether the listing includes the correct tray for your server.

4. Can I use HPE 516810-002 to replace a failed RAID drive?

It may be suitable if the storage controller supports the drive and the replacement meets the array’s capacity and configuration requirements. Verify compatibility before installation.

5. Is HPE 516810-002 available in New or Refurbished condition?

New and Refurbished options may be available through Euroland IT Store. Contact the team to confirm availability, drive testing, warranty and UK delivery.