HPE 872483-007 1.8TB 12G 2.5″ DSF Hard Drive

HPE 872483-007 is an enterprise 1.8TB SAS hard drive for systems that use 2.5-inch Small Form Factor hot-plug storage. Parts references identify it as a 12Gb/s SAS, 10,000 RPM, 512e drive with digitally signed firmware in an HPE Smart Carrier. The assembly is associated with option part 872481-B21 and spare 872738-001. Its combination of 1.8TB capacity and 10K spindle speed makes it a useful choice for established ProLiant, BladeSystem, Apollo and Synergy environments that still rely on enterprise SAS HDD storage.

Capacity First: Why 1.8TB Matters in a 2.5-Inch SAS Bay

For an HDD-based server, 1.8TB provides considerably more usable capacity per SFF bay than 600GB-class 15K drives. That can be valuable where the workload needs enterprise SAS reliability and hot-plug serviceability but does not justify moving every bay to flash storage. The trade-off is rotational speed: this drive operates at 10,000 RPM rather than 15,000 RPM.

Drive Identity and Service References

• Assembly: 872483-007
• Option: 872481-B21
• Spare: 872738-001
• Capacity: 1.8TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Sector format: 512e
• Firmware: Digitally signed
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier

When a 10K SAS HDD Is Still the Right Type of Replacement

Existing RAID groups should normally be maintained with drives appropriate to the array’s design and controller support. A failed 1.8TB 10K SAS disk in an established server may therefore call for a matching enterprise drive rather than a different-capacity or different-interface substitute. This is particularly relevant when the objective is a straightforward service replacement with minimal change to the storage layout.

1.8TB 10K or 600GB 15K?

The HPE 868774-007 600GB SAS drive runs at 15,000 RPM but offers one-third of the headline capacity. That makes the two drives suitable for different priorities. The 1.8TB model favours capacity per bay; the 600GB model favours higher rotational speed. Neither should be selected without considering the existing array and controller.

Flash changes the comparison again. The HPE P41074-001 480GB SATA RI SSD is aimed at read-intensive workloads, while the HPE P41095-001 1.92TB SATA Mixed Use SSD targets a different balance of read/write activity. HPE MK001920GYCNF is a model identity found within the 1.92TB mixed-use SSD family.

Platform Coverage across Several ProLiant Generations

Parts references associate 872483-007 with a broad range of Gen8, Gen9 and Gen10 ProLiant systems and selected storage, Apollo and Synergy platforms. That broad coverage does not mean every 2.5-inch bay accepts the drive automatically. The server’s backplane, storage controller, firmware and existing array configuration remain relevant.

New versus Refurbished SAS Drives

New drives can be used for planned capacity, spare pools and replacement programmes where unused media is preferred. Refurbished 872483-007 drives can be a cost-conscious option for mature SAS estates that are already built around this drive class. For refurbished HDDs in particular, buyers should rely on the condition and warranty offered for the actual stock rather than assume it is identical to the original manufacturer warranty.

Related Server Hardware

For newer deployments, the HPE P52499-B21 DL360 Gen11 8SFF CTO Server represents a current configurable 1U platform rather than a direct replacement for an older HDD-based server. It is useful to consider whether a requirement is maintenance of an existing SAS estate or a new server build before choosing storage technology.

Smart Carrier and Serviceability

The HPE Smart Carrier is part of the drive’s server-oriented packaging and supports hot-plug use in compatible bays. Hot-plug capability can simplify replacement in supported redundant storage configurations, but removing a drive from a live array should still follow the server and RAID controller’s service procedure. The carrier does not make every removal safe in every RAID state; it provides the physical platform for supported hot-plug operation.

Use the Existing Array as the Starting Point

When 872483-007 is being purchased as a replacement, the current RAID group provides useful context. Matching capacity and drive class can avoid leaving unused space on a replacement disk or introducing a different performance profile into an established set. For planned expansion, administrators can assess whether adding more 10K SAS capacity still meets the workload requirement or whether a supported SSD tier would provide a better long-term result. The correct decision depends on the controller, RAID layout, workload and maintenance objective.

Buy HPE 872483-007 for a Matching SAS Requirement

Euroland IT Store can help source New and Refurbished HPE enterprise drives and related server components for customers in the UK and internationally. Use 872483-007 when the assembly identity and 1.8TB 12G SAS 10K specification match the storage requirement.

FAQs for HPE 872483-007

What capacity is HPE 872483-007?

It provides 1.8TB of raw drive capacity.

What interface and speed does it use?

It uses 12Gb/s SAS and spins at 10,000 RPM.

What form factor is the drive?

It is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor enterprise drive in an HPE Smart Carrier.

What sector format is documented?

Parts references identify 512e formatting.

Which option and spare numbers relate to it?

872481-B21 is the option part and 872738-001 is the associated spare reference.

Is it the same as the 600GB 15K drive?

No. 868774-007 has 600GB capacity and a 15,000 RPM spindle speed.