HPE K2P94B 3PAR 1.8TB 12G SAS HDD

HPE K2P94B 3PAR StoreServ 8000 1.8TB 12G SAS 10K SFF Hard Drive

K2P94B is the HPE option kit for the 3PAR 8000 1.8TB 10K SFF hard drive with All-inclusive Single-system Software. It is a 2.5 inch, 10,000 rpm, dual port 12Gb/s SAS disk mounted in the 3PAR StoreServ 8000 drive carrier.

Owners of 3PAR 8200, 8400 and 8440 arrays use K2P94B to replace failed disks or to add capacity to the Fast Class tier. Its balance of capacity and 10K performance makes it a common choice for mixed virtual server workloads.

Euroland IT Store offers the K2P94B in New and Refurbished condition, subject to current stock.

HPE K2P94B Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE K2P94B?

In the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 QuickSpecs, K2P94B appears as the 3PAR 8000 1.8TB+SW 10K SFF HDD. The “+SW” part tells you the option was sold with HPE All-inclusive Single-system Software, the licensing model HPE used for 3PAR 8000 systems where the software is tied to the array. HPE notes that its hardware warranty covers the drive, not the bundled software.

Several spare numbers are listed for this option by resellers, including P03799-001, 810760-001, 840460-001 and P20077-001, with 787175-005 and 791436-004 given as assembly numbers. Earlier listings also show K2P94A. These numbers all appear against the same 1.8TB 10K 3PAR 8000 drive, so any of them on your label points to the same family.

3PAR 8000 Drives Are Not Interchangeable With Other Platforms

HPE is clear that these drives are only compatible with 3PAR StoreServ 8000 SAS drive enclosures. The array checks drive firmware and identity when a disk is inserted, and the 8000 carrier is specific to its enclosures. A 1.8TB 10K drive from an HPE MSA, a ProLiant server or a 3PAR 7000 will not work here, and a K2P94B will not work in those systems either.

That matters when shopping, because many 1.8TB 10K SFF drives share the same headline specs. Always buy by the 3PAR number rather than by capacity and speed alone.

New HPE K2P94B

New K2P94B stock suits capacity expansions, where you add a full set of matching disks to a drive enclosure. The product page lists the warranty and packaging that come with new units.

Refurbished HPE K2P94B

Refurbished K2P94B drives are a popular way to support 3PAR 8000 systems after HPE support has ended, giving a like-for-like spare at lower cost. Please read the refurbished condition and warranty shown on the product page.

Compatibility

• HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8200
• HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8400
• HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8440
• HPE 3PAR 8000 SFF SAS drive enclosures

Not for MSA arrays, ProLiant servers or 3PAR 7000 systems. Check your system model and the label on your current drive before ordering.

Related Spare Numbers And 3PAR Parts

• HPE P03799-001: a spare number listed for K2P94B.
• HPE P20077-001: another spare number listed against this option.
• HPE 840460-001: also listed by resellers as a K2P94B spare.
• HPE K2P89B 3PAR 8000 1.92TB SSD: a flash option for the same array family.
• HPE 787649-001: a 1.8TB 10K drive for the MSA range, shown here as an example of a similar spec that does not fit 3PAR.

Checks Before You Buy

1. Read the label on the disk you are replacing for K2P94B, K2P94A or one of the spare numbers above.
2. Confirm in the 3PAR management console that the drive is a 1.8TB FC class (10K) disk.
3. Check that your array is a StoreServ 8000 model.
4. If you use Data Encryption, remember HPE requires all drives to be self-encrypting; K2P94B is not an encrypted drive.

Adding Capacity To A 3PAR 8000

When expanding rather than replacing, add drives in balanced sets across enclosures so that the array can spread chunklets evenly. After the drives are admitted, run a tune operation so existing volumes use the new space. Your HPE documentation or service partner can advise on the right drive count per enclosure for your node configuration.

Buying HPE K2P94B in the UK

Euroland supplies UK businesses, IT teams, resellers and repairers with 3PAR drives and spares. Condition, warranty, stock and delivery information sit on the product page. Delivery to the UK mainland costs nothing on orders above £100 + VAT. Tell us your 3PAR model and the numbers on your current drive, or call 0203 209 6002, and we will help you confirm the part.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is K2P94B the same drive as P03799-001?

Resellers list P03799-001 as a spare number for the K2P94B option, alongside 810760-001, 840460-001 and P20077-001, all for the 3PAR 8000 1.8TB 10K SFF drive.

Which 3PAR systems take the K2P94B?

It fits 3PAR StoreServ 8000 SAS drive enclosures, such as those on the 8200, 8400 and 8440, and HPE states these drives are only compatible with 8000 series enclosures.

Is New or Refurbished K2P94B better value?

New is ideal for matched expansions, and Refurbished offers lower-cost spares for older arrays, depending on stock.

What warranty do I get with the K2P94B?

The warranty differs between New and Refurbished units and is shown on the product page.

How quickly can the K2P94B be delivered in the UK?

Delivery information is shown on the product page, and orders over £100 + VAT qualify for free delivery to the UK mainland.