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0231A6SM
HPE Server 2.5" Hard Drives
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0231A6SM Overview
0231A6SM is a high-performance HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, spinning at 7200 RPM and offering a robust 4 TB storage capacity paired with a 256 MB cache. It features a high MTBF of 1,200,000 hours and is rated for 550 TB/yr workload, making it well-suited for demanding server environments with efficient power consumption during both read/write (8.5 Watts) and idle (6.5 Watts) operations.
0231A6SM also delivers advanced design elements including helium-sealing for controlled internal pressure, built-in vibration protection, and dual actuator technology to enhance overall performance. Commonly deployed in data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance solutions, this drive meets the rigorous operational requirements of modern storage infrastructures.
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0231A6SM Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Server
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6.5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 0231A6SM 4TB Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
0231A6SM Use Case
Accelerating E-Commerce Transactions with 0231A6SM-HPE Server 2.5
A global online retailer deploys 0231A6SM-HPE 2.5
Enhancing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Performance and Scalability
An enterprise IT team builds a 1,000+ seat VDI farm on HPE servers equipped with 0231A6SM-HPE 2.5
Optimizing Big Data Analytics and AI Workloads
A data science department outfits its Hadoop/Spark clusters with 0231A6SM-HPE 2.5
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 0231A6SM |  Q6M06A |  875509-B21 |  P04545-B21 |  B9F51B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Server | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 10 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 6.3 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Single | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 0231A6SM 4TB Enterprise HDD | Q6M06A Helium-Sealed Enterprise HDD | Seagate Enterprise Capacity 8TB 3.5-Inch SATA III HDD 875509-B21 | P04545-B21 | B9F51B Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 8.74 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.50 lbs | 3.3 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Faizan Latif
5
Works perfectly as a replacement drive.
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Sophie Kramer
4
Stable operation in server environments.
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Bilal Javed
5
Good compatibility with HPE systems.
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Martin Shaw
5
Meets enterprise storage needs.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the HPE Server 2.5" Hard Drive (SKU 0231A6SM)?
The HPE Server 2.5" Hard Drive SKU 0231A6SM offers 600 GB capacity, 10 000 RPM speed, 12 Gb/s SAS interface and enterprise-grade reliability for ProLiant servers.
Which HPE ProLiant servers are compatible with SKU 0231A6SM?
SKU 0231A6SM is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9 and Gen10 servers that support 2.5" SAS drives, including DL and ML series models.
What storage capacity does SKU 0231A6SM offer?
The SKU 0231A6SM drive provides a 600 GB usable storage capacity optimized for high-performance workloads.
What interface does the HPE 2.5" Hard Drive (SKU 0231A6SM) use?
This drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface to deliver low-latency, high-throughput data transfers.
What rotational speed does SKU 0231A6SM support?
The HPE SKU 0231A6SM spins at 10 000 RPM to balance performance and power efficiency in mixed-use environments.
Is the 0231A6SM drive SAS or SATA?
The HPE drive SKU 0231A6SM is a 12 Gb/s SAS device, ensuring enterprise-class performance and reliability.
What form factor does HPE SKU 0231A6SM have?
The SKU 0231A6SM drive is a 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) module designed for densely populated server chassis.
What is the MTBF of SKU 0231A6SM?
HPE rates the drive at an MTBF of 1.6 million hours, reflecting its suitability for continuous, mission-critical operations.
Can I configure SKU 0231A6SM in RAID arrays?
Yes. The SKU 0231A6SM drive supports hardware RAID configurations when used with HPE Smart Array controllers.
What warranty covers the HPE 2.5" Hard Drive SKU 0231A6SM?
HPE provides a standard three-year limited warranty for SKU 0231A6SM, covering defects in materials and workmanship.
How do I install SKU 0231A6SM in my server?
To install, insert SKU 0231A6SM into a compatible 2.5" drive bay until the latch engages and verify detection in the server’s storage utility.
How can I monitor the health of the 0231A6SM drive?
Use HPE iLO or HPE Smart Storage Administrator to view SMART metrics, temperature readings and predictive failure alerts for SKU 0231A6SM.
What is the average power consumption of SKU 0231A6SM?
The drive consumes approximately 7.5 W during active use and 4 W in idle states, balancing performance with energy efficiency.
Does the HPE 2.5" Hard Drive SKU 0231A6SM support encryption?
Yes. SKU 0231A6SM supports self-encrypting drive (SED) technology compliant with FIPS 140-2 to protect stored data.
What environmental conditions does SKU 0231A6SM require?
Operating conditions: 5 °C to 55 °C temperature and 10 %–90 % non-condensing humidity; storage: –40 °C to 70 °C with 5 %–95 % humidity.
Are hot-swap and hot-plug supported by SKU 0231A6SM?
Yes. The SKU 0231A6SM drive is hot-swappable and hot-pluggable in supported HPE server bays for zero-downtime maintenance.