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0231A8L7
HPE Server 3.5" Hard Drives
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0231A8L7 Overview
0231A8L7 is a high-performance HDD in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, delivering a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and an 8 TB storage capacity. It features a robust 256 MB cache, a workload rating of 300 TB/yr, and an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours, making it ideal for continuous operation in demanding environments.
0231A8L7 is engineered for use in desktops, servers, NAS systems, and surveillance applications with efficient power consumption of approximately 8.0 Watts during read/write operations and 5.0 Watts when idle. It incorporates advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuators to ensure durability and consistent performance in multi-bay data centers and enterprise storage setups.
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0231A8L7 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.0 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.0 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- 0231A8L7 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.10 inches
- Weight
- 4.1 lbs
0231A8L7 Use Case
Scalable Virtualization Infrastructure Expansion
In a global enterprise data center running VMware ESXi clusters, IT architects deploy 0231A8L7-HPE 3.5″ SAS drives to expand raw capacity by 120 TB per chassis without forklift upgrades. The drives’ 12 Gbps throughput and 7200 RPM performance deliver predictable I/O under peak consolidation, enabling 30 % higher VM density and 40 % faster provisioning. Benefit: rapid, non-disruptive scale-out with industry-leading reliability and lower total cost of ownership.
Accelerated High-Transaction Database Workloads
A financial trading firm powering Oracle and SQL Server OLTP clusters integrates 0231A8L7-HPE Server 3.5″ HDDs into their HPE ProLiant servers to sustain 200K+ IOPS with sub-5 ms latency. The drives’ dual-ported SAS and advanced error recovery optimize transaction commit rates, slashing query response times by 25 %. Benefit: deterministic database performance, improved SLAs, and minimized risk of trading downtime.
Secure Big Data Archival and Tiered Storage
A healthcare research institution manages petabytes of genomics and imaging data on an HPE Apollo cluster. By deploying 0231A8L7-HPE 3.5″ drives for tier-2 storage, IT teams achieve 20 % energy savings and 99.999 % annual availability. High-capacity bays and HPE SmartDrive encryption simplify retention compliance and accelerate restore operations by 50 %. Benefit: cost-effective long-term retention, data integrity assurance, and rapid analytics turnaround.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 0231A8L7 |  P09163-B21 |  793667-B21 |  843270-B21 |  Q2R42A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 16 TB | 10 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 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.0 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 7.2 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 6 Watts | 5 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 | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 0231A8L7 Enterprise HDD | P09163-B21 | 793667-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | 843270-B21 16TB Enterprise HDD | Q2R42A Enterprise Series 10TB Helium-Sealed HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.02 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.10 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 4.1 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.4 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Jibran Ahmed
5
Consistent speeds and easy hot plug.
C
Chen Wei
5
Good OEM compatibility.
M
Muneeb Ashraf
5
Reliable day to day use.
R
Rasmus Lind
5
Solid basic drive.
Questions & Answers
What storage capacities are available for HPE Server 3.5" Hard Drives (SKU 0231A8L7)?
These HPE 3.5" server hard drives are offered in capacities ranging from 1 TB to 12 TB, enabling flexible storage scaling.
Which interface do HPE 3.5" Hard Drives (SKU 0231A8L7) use?
They utilize a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-throughput, low-latency data transfers.
Are HPE Server 3.5" Hard Drives (SKU 0231A8L7) hot-swappable?
Yes, these drives are hot-plug and hot-swappable, allowing removal or replacement without server downtime.
Which HPE servers support SKU 0231A8L7 hard drives?
This drive is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant DL, ML and BL Gen8, Gen9 and Gen10 server series.
How do I install an HPE 3.5" Hard Drive (SKU 0231A8L7)?
Slide the drive into an empty hot-swap bay, ensure the tray is fully seated and locked, then verify detection via HPE iLO.
What are the form factor and physical dimensions of SKU 0231A8L7?
The drive has a 3.5" form factor with dimensions 146 mm (L) × 101.6 mm (W) × 25.4 mm (H).
What is the rotational speed and performance of these drives?
They spin at 7,200 RPM and deliver sequential read/write speeds up to 210/200 MB/s.
What is the MTBF (mean time between failures) rating?
Each drive is rated at 2 million hours MTBF under standard operating conditions.
What warranty covers HPE Server 3.5" Hard Drives (SKU 0231A8L7)?
These drives come with a standard 3-year limited HPE warranty covering parts and labor.
Do these drives support hardware-based encryption?
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) variants are available; confirm your SKU for built-in AES-256 encryption.
What is the typical power consumption of SKU 0231A8L7?
Power draw is approximately 8 W during active use and 3.5 W when idle.
How can I monitor drive health and status?
Use HPE iLO or HPE Smart Storage Administrator for real-time SMART analysis and predictive failure alerts.
Are these drives compliant with industry regulations?
Yes, they comply with RoHS, CE, FCC and WEEE directives for environmental and safety standards.
Can I use HPE 3.5" Hard Drives (SKU 0231A8L7) in non-HPE servers?
They are optimized for HPE servers; compatibility with third-party systems may require firmware updates and is not guaranteed.
Which operating systems support these HPE server drives?
They are validated on Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi and other major platforms.