HPE P9M82A 10TB 12G 7.2K Server Hard Drive

HPE P9M82A MSA 10TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF Midline 512e Hard Drive

P9M82A is the HPE option kit for the MSA 10TB 12G SAS 7.2K rpm LFF (3.5 inch) Midline 512e hard drive. HPE lists it in the QuickSpecs for the MSA 2050 range, and it is the number you would see on an HPE quote when adding 10TB disks to a Modular Smart Array.

The drive is designed for bulk storage on an MSA: backup repositories, archive volumes, CCTV footage and large shared folders. It pairs a 12Gb/s dual port SAS link with a 7,200 rpm spindle and 512e Advanced Format sectors in a hot-plug MSA LFF carrier.

Buy the HPE P9M82A from Euroland IT Store in New or Refurbished condition, subject to current stock.

HPE P9M82A Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE P9M82A?

An HPE option kit is the orderable product: the drive, its carrier and the HPE packaging, sold under a short code such as P9M82A. Inside the box the drive label also carries the spare number 868230-001, which HPE service uses for replacements. Resellers list HUH721010AL5204, ST10000NM002G and ST10000NM0528 as the drive models found inside this kit.

Because MSA arrays only accept MSA drives, the option number is the safest way to order. A 10TB ProLiant drive has a different carrier and firmware and is not a supported substitute, even though its capacity and speed match.

What 512e Means For An MSA Drive

Modern high capacity drives store data in 4K physical sectors. A 512e drive presents those sectors as 512 byte logical blocks, so controllers and operating systems that expect 512 byte sectors keep working. The MSA controller handles this for you, and hosts see ordinary volumes.

Performance is best when writes line up with the 4K physical boundaries. Current versions of Windows Server, VMware ESXi and Linux align partitions correctly by default, so in most cases there is nothing to change. Older guests that create partitions at odd offsets may see a small write penalty.

New HPE P9M82A

A new P9M82A is the right fit when you are building a new disk group or extending an MSA with several drives that should match. See the product page for the warranty that comes with new stock.

Refurbished HPE P9M82A

Refurbished P9M82A drives help keep running arrays healthy at lower cost, and many customers hold one as a cold spare. The condition and warranty for refurbished units are explained on the product page.

Compatibility

• HPE MSA 2050 and MSA 2052 (listed in HPE QuickSpecs)
• HPE MSA 1050 (reseller listing)
• HPE MSA 1040, MSA 2040 and MSA 2042 LFF systems (reseller listings)

The P9M82A is not supported in MSA Gen6 arrays (1060, 2060, 2062), and it is not a ProLiant server drive, whatever some product titles suggest. Compare your existing drive label and enclosure model before ordering.

Linked Part Numbers And MSA Hardware

The spare number for this kit is 868230-001, and resellers list 868151-002 as its assembly number. For the next size up in the same MSA family, see the HPE R0Q21A MSA 14TB drive. Controller parts for compatible arrays include the HPE Q2R20A MSA 1050 12Gb controller, the HPE 876129-001 MSA 2050 SAS controller and the HPE C8S53A MSA 2040 SAS controller. For Fibre Channel models there is also the HPE C8R24B MSA 16Gb SFP transceiver.

Before You Order: Checklist

• Note the option or spare number on your current disk (P9M82A or 868230-001).
• Confirm you have LFF enclosures; SFF shelves take 2.5 inch drives only.
• Check the MSA generation: 1040, 1050, 2040, 2042, 2050 or 2052, not a Gen6 model.
• Keep disk groups to one drive type, here 7.2K Midline.
• Check your MSA controller firmware is current before adding new disks.

Mixing Drive Sizes In One Disk Group

You can place a 10TB P9M82A into a disk group of 8TB drives as a replacement, but the array will only use 8TB of it while it sits in that group. If you plan to grow capacity, it is usually better to build a new disk group from matching 10TB drives and move data across, rather than swapping disks one by one.

Buying HPE P9M82A in the UK

Euroland works with UK businesses, IT teams, resellers and repairers who look after HPE storage. Check the product page for condition, warranty, stock and delivery. Free carriage to the UK mainland is included on orders worth more than £100 + VAT. Our team is happy to check compatibility if you send your MSA model and the part numbers from your existing drive; the sales line is 0203 209 6002.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is P9M82A compatible with my MSA 2040?

Resellers list P9M82A for MSA 2040 and 2042 LFF systems as well as MSA 1040 and 1050, and HPE lists it for the MSA 2050 range; check your firmware level with our team if unsure.

Can I use P9M82A in an HPE ProLiant server?

No, P9M82A is an MSA array drive with an MSA carrier, so for ProLiant servers you need the 10TB drive sold for that platform.

New or Refurbished P9M82A: which should I choose?

Choose New when you want matching unused disks for a new group, and Refurbished when you need a cost-saving replacement, subject to stock.

What warranty applies to the P9M82A?

The applicable warranty depends on condition and is stated on the product page.

Does Euroland ship the P9M82A across the UK?

Yes, we ship throughout the UK, with free mainland delivery on orders over £100 + VAT.