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HPE 716649-001 900GB SAS 10K-RPM 6Gb/s SFF 2.5 HDD

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The HPE 716649-001 (Option Part: 716603-B21) is a genuine 900GB SAS Enterprise hard drive built for enterprise storage environments where performance, uptime, and data integrity are absolutely critical. Spinning at 10,000 RPM with a 64MB DDR3 cache buffer and an average latency of just 3ms, it's engineered to deliver high IOPS and low latency for database queries, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and large-scale backup workloads where every millisecond matters. The 6Gb/s SAS interface provides a stable, high-throughput connection with a data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s, which is exactly what ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers are built around.
What sets this drive apart is its enterprise-class reliability with an MTBF of 2 million hours, advanced error correction, and vibration protection. The drive features dual-port SAS connectivity for built-in redundancy and comes with an HPE Smart Carrier (SC) pre-attached, making it ready for hot-plug installation in compatible ProLiant systems. The 512n sector format ensures broad compatibility with legacy operating systems and applications.
Because this is a genuine HPE component rather than a generic or rebadged drive, it carries original HPE firmware and a genuine HPE security sticker. That matters when you're replacing a drive in a live server — mismatched or unverified parts can cause RAID rebuild failures or degraded performance.
This HPE 716649-001 900GB SAS hard drive is built specifically for HPE's ProLiant server architecture with Smart Carrier (SC) compatibility, which means it's designed to work within the storage enclosures and backplanes that were engineered to support SAS interfaces. It is compatible with a broad range of HPE ProLiant server models across multiple generations.
HPE ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 Servers (SFF Bays):
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When you're sourcing a replacement drive for an active server, the difference between a genuine part and an unverified clone shows up the first time you need to rebuild a RAID set. The HPE 716649-001 is HPE-manufactured with a 64MB DDR3 cache, a 2 million hour MTBF, a genuine HPE security sticker, and an HPE Smart Carrier included. This means it carries the firmware and mechanical tolerances your server's controller already expects — no compatibility guesswork, no risk of a failed rebuild because of a mismatched drive. Here's what makes this HPE 716649-001 900GB SAS hard drive worth choosing over a cheaper, unverified alternative:
This HPE 716649-001 900GB SAS hard drive fits teams maintaining ProLiant server infrastructure who need high-capacity, high-performance storage without downtime. Common deployment scenarios include:
We are a trusted provider of genuine enterprise storage solutions including the HPE 716649-001 900GB SAS hard drive, with a focus on quality, compatibility, and customer satisfaction.
You get a genuine HPE drive with a 64MB DDR3 cache, dual-port redundancy, and a Smart Carrier included. Generic drives cause RAID failures — we back ours with a 90-day warranty and free compatibility check.
Yes, it's fully validated for ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers with 2.5" SFF drive bays. Our free compatibility check confirms your exact server model and backplane revision before you order.
We stand behind every drive. Our 24/7 support team is ready to help, and our 90-day warranty covers free returns and replacements with no questions asked — your investment is fully protected.