HPE HUH721010AL5204 10TB 12G 7.2K Server Hard Drive

HPE HUH721010AL5204 10TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF Midline Drive

HUH721010AL5204 is the drive model code of a 10TB, 7,200 rpm, 3.5 inch SAS 12Gb/s hard disk from the HGST (now Western Digital) Ultrastar He10 family. HPE uses this model inside its MSA 10TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF Midline 512e drive, the part sold as option P9M82A with spare number 868230-001.

Most people search for this code because it is the clearest marking on the drive itself. If you have pulled a failed disk from an HPE MSA LFF shelf and the label reads HUH721010AL5204, this page explains what it is and which HPE numbers go with it. Key specs: 10TB, SAS 12Gb/s dual port, 7.2K rpm, LFF, 512e, helium filled.

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HPE HUH721010AL5204 Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE HUH721010AL5204?

Think of three layers. The disk maker gives the bare drive a model code, here HUH721010AL5204. HPE then loads its own firmware, fits the drive into an MSA LFF carrier and labels it with HPE numbers. Finally, HPE sells it as P9M82A and services it as 868230-001. Resellers also list 868151-002 as the HPE assembly number and Seagate models ST10000NM002G and ST10000NM0528 as alternative drives inside the same HPE part.

That layering is why the code alone is not the whole story. The same HUH721010AL5204 model is also sold as a plain HGST or Western Digital retail drive without HPE firmware or carrier. For an MSA array you want the HPE version, which carries the HPE label and the MSA carrier.

OEM Firmware And Why The Array Cares

HPE MSA controllers are tuned for HPE-qualified drive firmware. HPE states in the MSA QuickSpecs that MSA drives are for use with MSA storage systems only, and the same logic works the other way: a generic retail disk with maker firmware is not a supported MSA member. When you buy, make sure the listing refers to the HPE MSA part, not just the bare model code.

Helium filling is worth a brief mention. Sealing the drive with helium reduces internal drag and heat, which helps a large capacity fit inside a standard 3.5 inch case. For you, it simply means a high capacity disk that fits the same bay as older 4TB or 6TB MSA drives.

New HPE HUH721010AL5204

New units suit a fresh MSA disk group or a business that prefers unused media for long term archive data. Warranty and packaging for new stock are listed on the product page.

Refurbished HPE HUH721010AL5204

Refurbished HUH721010AL5204 drives give a lower-cost route to replace a failed member in an existing array. Read the product page for the condition grade and warranty attached to refurbished stock.

Compatibility

As the drive inside HPE part P9M82A, the HPE version of HUH721010AL5204 is listed for:

• HPE MSA 2050 and MSA 2052 LFF configurations (HPE QuickSpecs)
• HPE MSA 1050 (reseller listing)
• HPE MSA 1040, MSA 2040 and MSA 2042 LFF enclosures (reseller listings)

HPE does not support older MSA drives in Gen6 systems (MSA 1060, 2060, 2062). We have not verified this drive for ProLiant servers, despite the word “server” in some listings, so check the HPE label on your current disk before you order.

Related Products

• HPE Q2R42A MSA 12TB: the next capacity up in the same MSA Midline 512e range.
• HPE 814062-001 MSA 8TB 12G 7.2K: a smaller 3.5 inch MSA SAS drive.
• HPE C8R12A MSA 2040 LFF chassis: a 3.5 inch MSA 2040 enclosure.
• HPE Q2R21A MSA 1050 dual controller: MSA 1050 controller hardware.
• HPE 876143-001 MSA 16Gb SFP transceiver: an optic for MSA Fibre Channel ports.

How To Confirm Your Drive

1. Check that the label carries HPE branding and an HPE number such as 868230-001 or P9M82A, not only the HUH721010AL5204 code.
2. Confirm the drive sits in an MSA LFF carrier rather than a ProLiant tray.
3. Identify your array: MSA 1040, 1050, 2040, 2042, 2050 or 2052.
4. Check the disk group uses 7.2K Midline drives of the same or smaller size.

Planning Capacity With 10TB Drives

Large Midline disks take longer to rebuild than small ones, simply because there is more data to reconstruct. On an MSA, RAID 6 is a sensible choice for 10TB members, as dual parity keeps data protected if a second disk fails during the rebuild. Keeping one spare drive on site also shortens the time an array runs without full protection.

Buying HPE HUH721010AL5204 in the UK

We serve UK businesses, IT teams, resellers and repair specialists. The product page shows the condition, warranty, stock and delivery details for this drive. Your order travels free to the UK mainland when it comes to more than £100 + VAT. Share your MSA model and the full label details from your existing drive with our team, or call 0203 209 6002, and we will confirm the right part.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HUH721010AL5204 the same as HPE P9M82A?

HUH721010AL5204 is one of the drive models HPE uses inside P9M82A, the MSA 10TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF Midline 512e drive, whose spare number is 868230-001.

Which HPE arrays support this drive?

The HPE version is listed for MSA 2050 and 2052, and resellers also list MSA 1040, 1050, 2040 and 2042 LFF systems; it is not for Gen6 MSA arrays.

Is a Refurbished HUH721010AL5204 a sensible choice?

For replacing a failed member in an existing array, Refurbished is a cost-effective option, while New suits fresh disk groups; both are subject to stock.

Where do I find the warranty terms?

Warranty terms for New and Refurbished units are displayed on the product page, so please check them there.

Can I get the HUH721010AL5204 delivered anywhere in the UK?

Yes, we deliver UK-wide, and mainland orders over £100 + VAT are sent free of charge.