HPE P28502-001 1.2TB SAS 12G Hard Drive

Gen10 Plus and Gen11 HPE ProLiant servers that rely on small form factor drive bays need storage that balances capacity with steady, round-the-clock performance, and the HPE P28502-001 1.2TB SAS 12G hard drive is built for that kind of work. This 2.5-inch, 10,000 RPM Mission Critical drive is associated with HPE option part P28586-B21 and is supplied in an HPE Basic Carrier, so it is ready for a hot-swap bay. It suits organisations that need to replace a failed drive, add capacity to an existing array or keep a dependable spare on the shelf for a system that is still carrying important workloads. Euroland IT Store supplies it in both New and Refurbished condition.

Key Specifications

What a 1.2TB 10K SAS Drive Does in a Server

SAS drives are designed for the sustained read and write activity of server workloads rather than the occasional bursts typical of desktop storage. At 10,000 RPM, this drive offers quicker access times than 7,200 RPM drives, which is why 10K SAS is a familiar choice for virtualisation hosts, databases and transactional applications. HPE positions its Mission Critical hard drives for transaction processing, database applications, big data analytics and high-performance computing, and the 12Gb/s SAS link is the generation used by current HPE controllers and drive backplanes.

The 2.5-inch format also matters in practice. Small form factor chassis fit more drive bays into each rack unit than large form factor designs, so a 1.2TB drive gives a useful amount of capacity per bay without giving up speed. Where bulk capacity matters more than access time, a 7,200 RPM alternative such as the HPE 765464-B21 1TB 7.2K 12G 2.5-inch SAS HDD is a different trade-off worth comparing.

Fitting Into Gen10 Plus and Gen11 ProLiant Systems

This drive is listed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. Because it ships in its Basic Carrier, there is no separate caddy to source, and it slots into a standard hot-swap SFF bay, so a replacement can usually be carried out without powering the server down. Compatibility can depend on the exact system configuration, so the part number printed on an existing drive and the server model make useful reference points when selecting a spare.

Available in New and Refurbished Condition

New units are a sensible choice for organisations that prefer unused hardware for fresh deployments, planned capacity upgrades or long-term replacement stock. Refurbished units give a practical alternative for maintaining established HPE environments, particularly when sourcing spares for servers that remain in active service and where budget flexibility is welcome. Both options are available directly from the product page, and the team can quote for larger quantities.

Keeping Established HPE Storage Pools Healthy

The most common reason to buy this drive is straightforward: a disk in a ProLiant array has failed or is showing signs of wear, and a like-for-like replacement is needed quickly. Holding a matching spare shortens the time an array runs in a degraded state, because the swap does not have to wait on a lengthy procurement cycle.

A second use is expansion. Adding drives of the same capacity, speed and interface keeps a RAID set consistent, which many administrators prefer when they are growing a volume. For businesses running Gen10 Plus or Gen11 hardware beyond its first life, a dependable supply of compatible drives is also a straightforward way to extend the useful working life of the server without a full platform refresh.

Related HPE Drives for Mixed Storage Estates

Many server rooms run several generations of hardware side by side, and a few neighbouring part numbers are worth knowing about. In the 600GB 12G SAS 2.5-inch range, the HPE 748387-B21 and HPE 748386-001 offer a smaller capacity for lighter volumes, with the HPE 748435-001, HPE 748397-002 and HPE 0B31342 covering other part numbers in the same class. For capacity-led storage, the HPE 765452-001 1TB 7.2K SAS drive and the HPE 765452-002 2TB 7.2K SAS drive suit archive-style or less latency-sensitive volumes.

Order HPE P28502-001 from Euroland IT Store

If you are maintaining a Gen10 Plus or Gen11 ProLiant server and need a 1.2TB 10K SAS drive for a replacement, an upgrade or a spares shelf, the HPE P28502-001 is ready to order in New or Refurbished condition. Euroland IT Store ships worldwide, and the sales team is happy to help identify the right part for your existing system or to quote for multiple drives. Add it to your basket, request a quote, or call 0203 209 6002 to talk it through.

HPE P28502-001 FAQs

What is HPE P28502-001 used for?

It is a 1.2TB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive used for storage in HPE ProLiant servers, either as a replacement for a failed drive or as an addition to an existing array.

Which HPE servers does it suit?

It is listed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers that use 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap drive bays.

Does the drive come with a carrier?

Yes. It is supplied in an HPE Basic Carrier, so it is ready to install in a compatible hot-swap bay without a separate caddy.

How does P28502-001 relate to P28586-B21?

P28586-B21 is the HPE option part number for the 1.2TB SAS 12G 10K SFF Basic Carrier drive, and P28502-001 is associated with that same drive. The related spare part number is P30563-001.

Is HPE P28502-001 available in New and Refurbished condition?

Yes. Both conditions can be selected on the product page, and a quote can be requested for larger quantities.

How does 10K SAS differ from a 7.2K SAS drive?

A 10,000 RPM drive such as this one offers quicker access times, while 7,200 RPM SAS drives are typically chosen when capacity per drive matters more than speed.