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HGST 8TB 7.2K 12Gb/s 3.5" SAS Enterprise Server Hard Drive
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ServerDove
Product Specification
| Brand | ServerDove |
| SKU | HDD-HGST-8TB-7K2-SAS |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" LFF |
| Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Model | 0F25733 |
| Drive Type | Enterprise Hard Drive |
| Compatibility | Compatible with Enterprise Servers |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
About This Product
Overview
The HGST 8TB 7.2K 12Gb/s SAS enterprise hard drive is designed for server environments that require dependable bulk storage in a standard 3.5" LFF form factor. Built for enterprise data center use, this drive combines a high-capacity 8TB design with a SAS interface to support compatible server platforms. The 7200 RPM spindle speed makes it a practical choice for general-purpose storage, file repositories, and other workloads where capacity and consistent access matter. With hot plug drive support, it is suited to systems that are designed for serviceability and drive replacement without unnecessary downtime. As a server-grade HDD, it fits well into storage arrays and enterprise systems that use SAS connectivity and 3.5" bays.
Performance & Scalability
This drive is a strong fit for environments that need scalable storage capacity without moving away from a familiar enterprise SAS architecture. The 12Gb/s SAS interface is intended for use in compatible servers and storage systems, helping the drive integrate into existing infrastructure that already supports SAS-based storage. Its 7200 RPM speed provides a balanced option for workloads that prioritize capacity and steady performance rather than flash-based acceleration. In multi-drive server deployments, the 8TB capacity can help reduce the number of drives needed to build larger storage pools, which may simplify planning and expansion. For IT teams managing data growth, this type of enterprise HDD can be used to extend storage resources while maintaining compatibility with established server hardware.
Storage Flexibility
With a 3.5" LFF form factor and SAS connectivity, this HGST drive offers flexible deployment options in enterprise servers that support large-format hard drives. It can be used in systems where capacity density is important, including storage shelves, server chassis, and other compatible data center platforms. The hot plug support adds convenience in environments where drives may need to be serviced or replaced as part of routine maintenance. Because it is a server-grade HDD, it is positioned for enterprise storage use rather than desktop applications, making it a suitable option for organizations looking to maintain a consistent drive standard across compatible systems. Its combination of capacity, interface, and form factor makes it adaptable to a range of storage roles within an IT infrastructure.
Why Choose This Product?
This HGST enterprise hard drive is a practical choice for buyers who need a compatible SAS storage solution with a proven 3.5" form factor and 8TB capacity. It is well suited to enterprise servers that require dependable hard drive storage for data retention, file access, or general server workloads. The 12Gb/s SAS interface supports integration into enterprise environments, while the 7200 RPM spindle speed offers a familiar balance of capacity and performance. For organizations maintaining or expanding server storage, this drive provides a straightforward way to add capacity using a server-grade HDD designed for compatible enterprise systems. It is especially useful when consistency, serviceability, and storage scalability are important considerations.
About this drive
HGST 8TB 7.2K 12Gb/s SAS 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive, model 0F25733, a hot-plug data centre capacity drive for servers, refurbished. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
This HGST 8TB hard drive, model 0F25733, is a 3.5 inch enterprise capacity drive spinning at 7,200 rpm on a 12Gb/s SAS interface, built for continuous operation in data centre servers and storage shelves and supporting hot-plug. HGST, now part of Western Digital, made the Ultrastar drives that fill backup and archive servers around the world, and this is one of them. It is refurbished and sold as a bare drive.
Buyers in Qatar use the 8TB HGST SAS drive to build capacity servers, eight of them giving 64TB raw in a 2U chassis, and to replace failed members of existing arrays. ServerDove keeps it in Doha stock and fits it to its own assembled storage servers.
- Capacity
- 8TB
- Speed
- 7,200 rpm
- Interface
- 12Gb/s SAS
- Form factor
- 3.5 inch LFF
- Model
- 0F25733
Part numbers and identification
HGST's 0F number is the orderable part number printed on the label. Buyers search for "HGST 0F25733", "HGST 8TB SAS 7.2K" and "8TB 12Gb/s SAS 3.5 enterprise HDD".
| SKU | HDD-HGST-8TB-7K2-SAS |
| Model | 0F25733 |
| Manufacturer | HGST, Western Digital |
Specification
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form factor | 3.5 inch LFF |
| Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Spindle speed | 7,200 rpm |
| Drive type | Enterprise hard drive |
| Hot-plug support | Yes |
| Compatibility | Enterprise servers |
Eight terabytes on a 7.2K spindle means a rebuild after a failure takes many hours, which is why arrays of these drives are built in RAID 6 or with a hot spare. Sequential throughput above 200 megabytes per second per drive makes a set of them a fast backup target when fed over 10GbE.
The drive is the same model ServerDove uses in its own 64TB StoreEasy storage server, eight per chassis, so buyers of that server can extend or repair it with an identical part from the same stock. As with all high capacity SAS drives it is dual ported, which matters in external shelves with redundant controllers, and it is rated for round the clock operation at a workload rate of hundreds of terabytes per year.
Installation
Fit the drive in the 3.5 inch caddy of the server, which is not included, and hot-plug it into a bay; the SAS controller identifies it and, if it replaces a failed member, starts the rebuild automatically or on command. For a new array, use drives of the same model and capacity, choose RAID 6 for eight or more, and let the initial synchronisation finish before loading data. Keep firmware current where the vendor provides updates.
In the box
- The part as described, with the part number shown
Images are for illustration. The unit supplied is the one described in the specification and may differ cosmetically.
Not included
- The server or system it installs into
- Mounting hardware, screws or caddies unless listed
- Cables unless listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of systems is this HGST 8TB drive compatible with?
It is designed for compatible enterprise servers and other systems that support a 3.5" SAS hard drive.
Does this hard drive use a SAS interface?
Yes, this drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface for enterprise storage environments.
What is the form factor of this drive?
This is a 3.5" LFF enterprise hard drive.
Is hot plug support available?
Yes, hot plug drive support is listed for this model.
What is the model number for this drive?
The model number listed is 0F25733.
Why buy refurbished?
Enterprise-grade performance at a fraction of the price of new.
Fully tested and verified
Every unit goes through hardware diagnostics before dispatch: POST tests, burn-in, memory checks and power supply verification.
Enterprise performance for less
Refurbished units deliver the same hardware capability as new, at significantly lower upfront cost, freeing budget for CPUs, memory and storage.
Available now
New enterprise hardware carries lead times of weeks or months. Our stock is held in Doha and ready to ship within 24 hours.
Backed by support
Warranty on every unit we sell, with installation and ongoing hardware support available across Qatar.