Name: P12285-K21 HPE 600GB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS Digitally Signed Smart Carrier HDD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P12285-K21
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE 600GB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s Digitally Signed Smart Carrier Hard Drive is a storage device tailored for enterprise environments. It offers a strong balance of capacity, speed, and security, fitting into servers or storage systems where reliable, fast data access is important without added fuss.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P12285-K21

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	HPE ProLiant servers, HPE storage systems

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15mm
Width	69.85mm
Depth	100.2mm
Dimensions	15mm x 69.85mm x 100.2mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	2.50

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The HPE 600GB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s Digitally Signed Smart Carrier Hard Drive is engineered to deliver consistent performance and dependable storage for servers and data centers. Often found in enterprise storage arrays and critical IT infrastructure, it balances capacity and speed for applications that demand quick access to data. Built for IT professionals managing storage solutions, this drive suits environments where reliability and security are vital. Its digitally signed carrier ensures firmware integrity, reducing the risk of unauthorized modifications. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle ensures rapid data access 12Gb/s SAS interface supports efficient data throughput Smart carrier protects firmware with digital signing Designed to operate reliably in demanding enterprise settings Supports common server and storage array configurations This hard drive typically appears in enterprise servers and storage arrays where consistent performance and data integrity are essential. Its role in mission-critical systems helps maintain uptime and protect data assets without unnecessary complexity.

Use Cases
The HPE 600GB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS Digitally Signed Smart Carrier HDD is designed for enterprise-grade storage systems requiring a balance of speed, capacity, and data integrity. It is ideal in environments where consistent performance and secure drive identification are critical, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Deployed in high-density rack servers to support virtualization workloads demanding fast, reliable storage access. Integrated into storage clusters for transactional database environments requiring low latency and secure drive management. Used in enterprise IT infrastructures managing critical applications with stringent data integrity and authentication requirements. Installed within remote office/branch office (ROBO) servers where enterprise-level performance and trusted hardware identification are necessary. Implemented in backup and archival systems needing consistent throughput with secure hardware validation. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering dependable performance in complex storage architectures, while its smart carrier technology enhances security and scalability as IT environments evolve.