Name: HPE P54546-B21 20TB 7.2K SATA 6G Lff BC ISE SC 512e MV Helium Hard Drive
Brand: HPE
SKU: P54546-B21
Price: 1360.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE P54546-B21 20TB hard drive provides substantial storage capacity combined with solid-speed SATA connectivity. It fits into enterprise storage racks and servers, designed to support heavy data workloads with helium technology that improves energy efficiency and reduces vibration. This drive is suitable for IT teams needing reliable and spacious storage solutions in demanding environments.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P54546-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	20TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The HPE P54546-B21 is a high-capacity hard drive designed to handle vast amounts of data efficiently. It is commonly used in enterprise storage arrays and servers where reliability and storage density are crucial. Built for data centers and IT professionals managing large-scale storage environments, this drive balances capacity and performance. Key Features Offers 20TB of storage with 512e sector formatting for optimized data management Helium-sealed technology reduces internal friction and power consumption Operates at 7,200 RPM to maintain steady read/write speeds Compatible with SATA 6Gb/s interfaces for broad system support Designed for use in large form factor (3.5-inch) bays to maximize storage density This hard drive is often found in enterprise server environments and data storage systems where large volumes of data are stored and accessed regularly. Its helium technology helps lower energy costs and noise levels while ensuring durable performance over time.

Use Cases
The HPE P54546-B21 20TB hard drive is optimized for enterprise environments requiring high-density storage with reliable performance. It is particularly suited for data centers and IT teams managing extensive archival and active data repositories where energy efficiency and vibration control are critical. How It's Used: Deployment in server storage arrays to support virtualization workloads in enterprise IT infrastructures. Integration into storage clusters for large-scale backup and disaster recovery solutions in data centers. Use in content delivery networks (CDNs) to host and distribute large media files efficiently. Application in cloud service providers’ infrastructure requiring scalable and dense storage solutions. Implementation in remote office/branch office (ROBO) environments needing cost-effective, reliable bulk storage. This drive enhances operational efficiency by reducing power consumption and managing thermal conditions in rack deployments. Its large capacity supports scalability for growing datasets, while helium technology maintains consistent performance levels under heavy workloads.