HPE 200 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

Experience high-performance, reliable storage with the HPE 200 GB SAS SSD, a 2.5-inch enterprise mainstay designed for HP MSA storage systems. This power-efficient drive delivers fast, consistent I/O for mission-critical workloads while helping data centers lower energy use and total cost of ownership. Built for enterprise environments, it provides solid-state speed and endurance suitable for virtualization, databases, and business-critical applications, all in a compact 2.5-inch form factor compatible with HP storage arrays and servers. With a 3-year warranty, you gain peace of mind and long-term support from a trusted enterprise vendor.

• High-capacity, enterprise-class performance: A 200 GB SSD designed to accelerate hot data access, boot storms, and application load times. It delivers lower latency and higher IOPS compared with traditional HDDs, enabling faster backups, quicker restores, and snappier overall system responsiveness even under demanding workloads.
• 12Gb/s SAS interface for scalable, fast data transfer: The drive leverages the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface at 12 gigabits per second, providing a robust data path with improved throughput, reliability, and compatibility with modern HP MSA storage backplanes and servers. This interface supports multiple simultaneous I/O streams essential for virtualization, database operations, and large-scale file services.
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) ideal for enterprise enclosures: The 2.5-inch SFF form factor fits neatly into HP MSA storage enclosures and many enterprise servers, enabling dense storage configurations, easy replacement, and streamlined cable management within backplanes designed for hot-swappable SSDs.
• Energy-efficient design for lower TCO: Engineered to minimize power consumption and heat generation, helping data centers reduce cooling requirements and power usage. The energy-efficient operation extends hardware life, supports higher data-center density, and contributes to a smaller total cost of ownership without sacrificing performance.
• Enterprise mainline warranty for reliability and support: Comes with a 3-year enterprise warranty, ensuring access to HP support resources and coverage for hardware failures under typical data-center service terms. This warranty reflects HP’s commitment to dependable storage performance in mission-critical environments.

Technical Details of HPE 200 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

• Capacity: 200 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Drive Type: Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Warranty: 3 years (Enterprise Mainstream)
• Designed For: HP MSA storage systems and compatible enterprise servers
• Performance Focus: Optimized for reliable, consistent I/O in enterprise workloads

how to install HPE 200 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

• Power down the server or storage array and unplug from the power source to prevent any electrical hazards.
• Open the drive tray or carrier for the designated bay and remove any existing drive if you are upgrading or expanding storage.
• Insert the HPE 2.5" SAS SSD into the drive tray, ensuring the backplane connectors align with the SAS interface backplane.
• Secure the drive in the tray with the appropriate screws or latching mechanism used by your enclosure.
• Slide the tray back into the backplane until it seats firmly and clicks into place, then reconnect any SAS cables and power connections.
• Power on the system, enter the storage controller or operating system, and verify that the new drive appears in the hardware list. Initialize or format the drive per your standard provisioning process if required.
• Optionally update the drive firmware to the latest version recommended by HP and perform a quick health check or SMART status review to confirm healthy operation after installation.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this drive compatible with HP MSA storage enclosures?
• A: Yes. The 200 GB SAS SSD is designed for HP MSA storage systems and uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface compatible with HP backplanes and enterprise servers.
• Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for?
• A: It is optimized for enterprise mainstream workloads such as virtualization, databases, business applications, and I/O-intensive file services where fast access to hot data improves performance and responsiveness.
• Q: What warranty comes with the drive?
• A: The drive carries an Enterprise Mainstream 3-year warranty, providing service coverage and access to HP support for hardware reliability.
• Q: Can I hot-swap this drive in my HP storage array?
• A: Hot-swapping depends on your enclosure’s capabilities. The drive is designed for enterprise backplanes that support hot-swappable components; verify your specific HP MSA or server backplane documentation for compatibility and procedures.
• Q: How do I optimize performance after installation?
• A: Ensure you’re running the latest firmware, update storage controllers and drivers, configure appropriate RAID levels or storage pools, and monitor I/O queues to maintain consistent throughput and low latency for your workload.