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HPE 4TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Enterprise HDD 657753-008
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Product Specification
| Brand | HPE |
| SKU | HDD-HP-4TB-7K2-SATA |
| HPE Part Number | 657753-008 |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" LFF |
| Interface | SATA |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Enterprise Hard Drive |
| Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Servers |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
About This Product
Overview
The HPE 4TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Enterprise HDD is built for storage use in compatible HPE ProLiant server environments. With a 3.5" large form factor and SATA connectivity, it is suited to systems that require a straightforward hard drive option for general-purpose enterprise storage. The 4TB capacity provides room for data, applications, and file storage, while the 7200 RPM spindle speed supports dependable everyday operation in server deployments. As an HPE-branded drive identified by part number 657753-008, it is intended for users who need a drive that aligns with HPE server hardware requirements.
Performance & Scalability
This enterprise HDD is designed to support consistent storage performance in compatible server configurations. The 7200 RPM rotational speed offers a balanced combination of capacity and responsiveness for workloads that rely on traditional hard drive storage. SATA connectivity makes it a practical choice for environments where compatibility and ease of integration are important. Hot plug support can simplify drive replacement and maintenance in supported systems, helping reduce disruption during routine service. For organizations expanding storage across HPE ProLiant platforms, this drive can be used as part of a scalable hard drive-based storage strategy.
Storage Flexibility
The 3.5" LFF form factor makes this drive suitable for server bays designed for larger-format storage devices. Its 4TB capacity offers flexible use across a range of storage needs, including data retention, file repositories, and general server storage tasks. Because it uses the SATA interface, it can fit into environments that already rely on SATA-based drive infrastructure. The hot plug capability adds convenience in supported systems, allowing drives to be serviced without the need for a full system shutdown in many cases. This makes the drive a practical option for IT teams that value maintainability and compatibility.
Why Choose This Product?
Choose this HPE enterprise HDD when you need a storage drive that is clearly matched to HPE ProLiant server use and identified by an official HPE part number. It offers a useful blend of capacity, compatibility, and serviceability for business storage needs. The enterprise-class design makes it appropriate for server environments where dependable hard drive storage is required, and the hot plug support can help streamline maintenance workflows. For buyers looking to replace or expand storage in supported HPE systems, this drive provides a straightforward and compatible option.
About this drive
HPE 4TB 7.2K SATA 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive, part number 657753-008, a hot-plug LFF capacity drive for ProLiant servers, refurbished. Tested and stocked in Doha, delivered across Qatar within a day.
HPE part 657753-008 is a 4TB 7,200 rpm SATA hard drive in the 3.5 inch large form factor, HPE's midline capacity drive for ProLiant servers with LFF bays. Midline drives are enterprise rated for continuous operation but use the SATA interface, which keeps the cost per terabyte down for backup, archive and file storage. It supports hot-plug and is recognised by Smart Array controllers as an HPE drive. It is refurbished and sold as a bare drive.
Buyers in Qatar use 657753-008 to fill the LFF bays of a ProLiant storage or backup server, twelve of them giving a StoreEasy 1650 48TB raw, and to replace failed members of existing SATA arrays with the matching part. ServerDove keeps it in Doha stock.
- Capacity
- 4TB
- Speed
- 7,200 rpm
- Interface
- SATA
- HPE part
- 657753-008
- Form factor
- 3.5 inch LFF
Part numbers and identification
Buyers search for "657753-008", "HPE 4TB 7.2K SATA LFF" and "ProLiant 4TB midline drive".
| SKU | HDD-HP-4TB-7K2-SATA |
| HPE part number | 657753-008 |
Specification
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Form factor | 3.5 inch LFF |
| Interface | SATA |
| Spindle speed | 7,200 rpm |
| Drive type | Enterprise hard drive |
| Compatibility | HPE ProLiant servers |
| Hot-plug support | Yes |
SATA drives in a ProLiant connect through the same SmartDrive carrier and backplane as SAS drives and work on any Smart Array controller, with the difference that a SATA drive has one port rather than two, which matters only in dual controller enclosures. Throughput of around 150 megabytes per second per drive and a rebuild time of many hours for 4TB argue for RAID 6 in sets of six or more, or RAID 10 where write performance matters.
Midline SATA drives are HPE's answer for capacity at low cost, and the part number follows a family: the 008 suffix marks a later revision of the same 4TB drive, and any revision of 657753 fits the same slots and arrays. For an archive or backup server the drive's continuous duty rating is what separates it from a desktop 4TB drive that would fail early in a hot server chassis.
Installation
Fit the drive in an HPE LFF SmartDrive carrier, not included, and slide it into a running server; the Smart Array controller identifies it by HPE part number and starts a rebuild if one is pending, or the drive can be added to an array or set as a spare through Smart Storage Administrator. Keep an array's members on the same firmware level using HPE's update tools, and leave a rebuild to finish before adding load.
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 servers is this HPE 4TB HDD compatible with?
It is listed as compatible with HPE ProLiant servers. Always confirm your server model and drive bay requirements before purchase.
Is this drive hot plug capable?
Yes, hot plug support is included for use in supported systems.
What interface does this hard drive use?
This drive uses a SATA interface.
What is the drive form factor?
It is a 3.5" LFF enterprise hard drive.
What is the spindle speed of this HDD?
The drive operates at 7200 RPM.
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.