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P28500-B21 — Storage Datasheet

HPE · DRIVE SFF
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane accepts SATA drives (not vice versa) Buy with tray when possible — saves cost vs separate tray
ALWAYS ASK: "Does it come with tray/caddy?"
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF SC HDD. The unit ships in a SFF form factor suitable for standard rack-mount installations. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
SFF BAY→ P28500-B21
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberP28500-B21
ManufacturerHPE
Form FactorSFF
Capacity2TB
Speed7.2K RPM
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COMPONENT DIAGRAM
LATCH 2TB SAS 7.2K RPM P28500-B21 SAS CONN WITH TRAY — HOT-PLUG READY Tray: See server gen 2TB SAS 7.2K RPM P28500-B21 BARE DRIVE — NO LATCH Needs caddy/tray to install 2.5" (70 x 100mm) SFF 2.5" DRIVE | 2TB | SAS 7.2K RPM Always ask: "Does it come with tray/caddy?" | Tray PN varies by server generation TITLE SFF 2.5" DRIVE PN P28500-B21 CAP 2TB SAS
KEY FEATURES
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SFF Form Factor
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2TB Capacity
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7.2K RPM Speed
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Enterprise storage arrays and SANs
  • Direct-attached storage (DAS) expansion
  • Database tier storage (OLTP, OLAP)
  • Virtual machine datastore expansion
  • Backup-to-disk and disaster recovery targets
  • Content delivery and media streaming storage
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 11
P30573-001CompatiblePARTNER
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
compatible
P28500-H21CompatiblePARTNER
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
compatible
P28500-K21CompatiblePARTNER
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
compatible
P28500-X21CompatiblePARTNER
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
compatible
765451-002CompatiblePARTNER
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF HDD - Bare Drive
compatible
765455-H21CompatiblePARTNER
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF SC HDD
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 4
P28500-H21SUBSTITUTE
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
HPE
P28500-K21SUBSTITUTE
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
HPE
P28500-X21SUBSTITUTE
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
HPE
P30573-001SUBSTITUTE
HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF BC Business Critical HDD
HPE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is P28500-B21?
P28500-B21 is a HP 2Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512e Digitally Signed MDL SFF SC HDD manufactured by HPE.
What parts can replace P28500-B21?
There are 11 known substitutes for P28500-B21: P30573-001, P28500-H21, P28500-K21 and 8 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is P28500-B21 still available?
P28500-B21 is currently Unknown.
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