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508312-001 Overview
508312-001 is a high-performance HDD available in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors, featuring a SATA III interface designed for a wide range of applications, including desktops, servers, NAS, and surveillance systems. It delivers a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a storage capacity of 4 TB, and a robust 256 MB cache, making it well suited for demanding enterprise and professional workloads.
508312-001 is engineered for reliability with an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr and incorporates advanced features such as helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology. Its design ensures efficient power consumption during both read/write and idle operations, addressing the rigorous requirements of data centers, desktop environments, and surveillance applications.
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508312-001 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- 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 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
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 508312-001
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 4.0 inches
- Depth
- 5.8 inches
- Weight
- 1.75 lbs
508312-001 Use Case
Enterprise SQL Transaction Acceleration with 508312-001-HP 160GB 3.5in SATA300 10K RPM HDD
In a mid-tier e-commerce environment running Microsoft SQL Server, deploying the 508312-001-HP 160GB 3.5in SATA300 10K RPM HDD in a RAID 1 configuration delivers high I/O throughput and sub-millisecond latency for transaction logs, reducing query response times by up to 35% during peak load.
VM Boot-Time Optimization in SMB Virtual Environments with 508312-001-HP 160GB HDD
A small business leverages VMware ESXi on HP ProLiant servers and attaches multiple 508312-001-HP 160GB 3.5in SATA300 10K RPM HDDs to a shared datastore, achieving 50% faster virtual machine boot times and supporting over 100 concurrent VMs with consistent 24/7 performance.
RAID 10 Data Backup & Archiving in On-Premise Data Centers with 508312-001-HP 160GB HDD
In an on-premise data center, IT teams configure a RAID 10 array using 508312-001-HP 160GB 3.5in SATA300 10K RPM HDDs for nightly backups and long-term archiving, ensuring 99.99% data availability, cutting restore windows from hours to minutes, and extending drive lifespan under continuous load.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 508312-001 |  601774-001 |  Y1T49AA |  1FU87AA#AC3 |  N2N01AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / NAS |
| 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 | 4 TB | 6 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 | 128 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 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.0 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.0 Watts | 6.0 Watts | 6.5 Watts | 5 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 | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 508312-001 | 601774-001 Enterprise 4TB SATA III 7200 RPM Helium-Sealed HDD | Y1T49AA Enterprise HDD | 1FU87AA#AC3 | N2N01AA Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1.05 inches | 1.03 inches | 0.4 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.8 inches | 4.0 inches | 8.36 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.75 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.6 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Henry Scott
4
Stable operation and easy install.
J
Julian Moore
5
Reliable performance under light load.
M
Marcus Stone
4
Good option for legacy upgrades.
V
Victor Lane
5
Consistent behavior.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP 160GB 3.5TH SATA300 10K RPM HDD?
The HP 508312-001 hard drive delivers 160 GB of raw storage capacity, ideal for entry-level servers and cache-optimized applications.
Which interface does the HP 160GB SATA300 10K RPM HDD support?
This drive uses a SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II) interface, fully backward-compatible with SATA 1.5 Gb/s ports for flexible deployment.
What spindle speed does the HP 508312-001 drive offer?
The HP 160GB drive spins at 10,000 RPM, delivering low latency and consistent I/O performance under sustained workloads.
What form factor is the HP 160GB 3.5TH SATA300 10K RPM HDD?
The HP 508312-001 comes in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, compatible with most rack-mount and tower server bays.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of this HP HDD?
The drive measures 146 × 101.6 × 26.1 mm (L×W×H) and weighs approximately 0.65 kg, fitting standard 3.5-inch drive caddies.
What sustained data transfer rates can I expect?
The HP 160GB SATA300 10K RPM HDD delivers up to 110 MB/s sustained transfer rate over its 3 Gb/s interface.
What is the average seek time on the HP 508312-001?
This drive offers an average read/write seek time of 4.2 ms, ensuring rapid access to frequently used data.
Does the HP 160GB SATA300 10K RPM HDD support Native Command Queuing?
Yes, the HP 508312-001 fully supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ) to optimize multi-threaded I/O performance.
Is the HP 508312-001 compatible with HP ProLiant servers?
Yes, this genuine HP drive is certified for use in ProLiant DL, ML and BL series servers for guaranteed compatibility.
Which operating systems work with this HP 160GB HDD?
The HP 508312-001 is OS-agnostic and validated for Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi and more.
What is the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating?
The HP 160GB SATA300 10K RPM HDD is rated at 1,200,000 hours MTBF, reflecting enterprise-class reliability.
What warranty does the HP 508312-001 include?
This drive is backed by HP’s standard one-year limited warranty and is eligible for extended Care Pack service agreements.
What noise levels can I expect from this HDD?
Acoustic emissions measure approximately 35 dBA at idle and 36 dBA during seek operations, suitable for data center environments.
What are the shock and vibration tolerances?
The HP 160GB drive tolerates up to 70 G operating shock (2 ms) and 300 G non-operating shock (2 ms), with industry-standard vibration resistance.
What is the power consumption of the HP 160GB 10K RPM drive?
Typical power draw is 6.2 W idle and 8.5 W during seek, optimizing energy use in high-density server deployments.
How do I install the HP 160GB SATA300 10K RPM HDD?
Slide the 3.5-inch drive into a compatible bay, secure with mounting screws or caddy rails, attach SATA data and power cables, then configure it in BIOS or your RAID controller.