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Installed in our P2000 array and performance has been consistent. Reliable capacity for backups and archival workloads.
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HP P2000 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K 3.5in MDL HDD
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AP861A Overview
AP861A is a high-performance NAS storage system engineered for demanding environments such as SMB backup, enterprise data centers, virtualization, and media servers. It features 4 drive bays that support Mixed drive types—including SATA, SAS, SSD, and NVMe—delivering a total storage capacity of up to 1 PB with RAID support options of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, and RAID 60.
AP861A is powered by an Intel Xeon 8-core processor and comes with 16 GB pre-installed ECC DDR4 memory, which can be upgraded to a maximum of 128 GB. It offers versatile interfaces such as USB 3.1, Thunderbolt, Ethernet (10GbE), and Fibre Channel connectivity, along with expansion support, a redundant power supply rated at 750W, and active cooling—making it an ideal solution for mission-critical enterprise operations.
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AP861A Specifications
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Height
- 3.5 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Cooling
- Active
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- LAN Ports
- 4
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Supported Drive Types
- Mixed
- Max Supported Capacity
- 1 PB
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Storage Type
- NAS
- USB Ports
- USB 3.1
- Surveillance Support
- Yes
- Bay Count
- 4-bay
- Product Name
- AP861A Enterprise Storage System
AP861A Use Case
VMware vSphere Virtualization Acceleration for SMBs
In a small‐to‐mid‐size enterprise deploying VMware vSphere 7.0 to consolidate legacy servers, the AP861A-HP P2000 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K 3.5in MDL HDD provides sustained 6 Gbps throughput and low latency for boot storms, live migrations, and high VM density. Benefit: Up to 40% faster VM provisioning, consistent IOPS under peak load and 25% lower TCO compared to SATA drives.
High-Availability OLTP Database Storage for Financial Services
In a financial trading firm running high-speed Oracle and SQL Server clusters, the AP861A-HP P2000 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K 3.5in MDL HDD delivers uniform 100+ IOPS per disk and hot-swap redundancy in a dual-controller P2000 array. Benefit: Ensures sub-5 ms transaction latency, meets stringent SLA requirements and maintains uninterrupted trading operations.
Regulatory-Compliant Backup and Archiving in Healthcare
In a healthcare network managing PHI retention under HIPAA, the AP861A-HP P2000 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K 3.5in MDL HDD serves as the primary disk pool in an HP P2000 backup target array, enabling deduplicated snapshots and rapid restore points. Benefit: Achieves 30% faster nightly backups, simplifies compliance audits and delivers sub-hour RTO for critical patient records.
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Product Comparison Table 
| AP861A |  BV899A |  Q2R93A |  K2Q28A |  B7E20AC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | SAN | NAS | SAN | SAN |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 4-bay | 12-bay | 4-bay | 16-bay | 16-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | Mixed | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | SATA HDD / SAS HDD / NVMe SSD |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 1 PB | 512 TB | 512 TB | 1 PB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 / RAID 50 / RAID 60 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | Fibre Channel | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Active | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 750W | 750W | 500W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | AP861A Enterprise Storage System | BV899A Storage Array | Q2R93A High-Performance NAS | K2Q28A Enterprise Storage System | B7E20AC Storage System |
| Height | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 28 inches | 16.3 inches | 27.5 inches | 27 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 45 lbs | 30 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Thomas Becker
4
Solid midline SAS drive with predictable throughput. Works well in legacy storage environments.
P
Peter Lawson
5
Good value option for secondary storage. Stable operation with no failures so far.
A
Andrew Collins
4
Straightforward replacement disk that integrated instantly into our array.
M
Mark Reynolds
5
Dependable drive for non critical data where stability matters.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP P2000 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K 3.5in MDL HDD?
The HP P2000 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K 3.5in MDL HDD provides 1 terabyte of raw storage, ideal for mid-tier enterprise and small-business environments.
Which interface does the HP P2000 1TB MDL HDD use?
This drive uses a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, delivering reliable, high-speed connectivity for HP P2000 storage arrays.
What is the spindle speed of this HP P2000 SAS drive?
The HDD spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and energy efficiency for mixed-workload environments.
What form factor is the HP P2000 1TB SAS 7.2K HDD?
This unit is a 3.5-inch form factor full-height drive, compatible with standard HP P2000 drive bays.
Is the HP P2000 1TB SAS HDD hot-swappable?
Yes. The drive supports hot-swap installation, allowing replacement or addition without system downtime.
Which HP systems are compatible with this 1TB 6G SAS MDL HDD?
It is fully compatible with HP P2000 G3 MSA and MSA2000 SAN arrays and can be used in supported HP ProLiant servers.
Can I use the HP P2000 1TB MDL HDD in non-HP storage arrays?
While optimized for HP P2000 series, the drive can function in any 6 Gb/s SAS-compliant enclosure, subject to vendor support.
What is the typical data transfer rate of this HDD?
The HDD supports up to 6 Gb/s SAS throughput, with real-world sequential read/write speeds up to 180 MB/s.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this HP P2000 HDD?
The drive is rated at 1.2 million hours MTBF, ensuring dependable operation in enterprise storage environments.
What warranty does the HP P2000 1TB SAS HDD include?
This HP MDL HDD is covered by a 1-year limited HP warranty, including hardware replacement and technical support.
What are the power consumption specifications?
Typical operating power is 7.5 W, with a maximum of 9 W during spin-up, optimizing data center energy efficiency.
What operating temperature range does this HDD support?
It operates reliably between 5 °C and 55 °C, meeting industry standards for enterprise storage environments.
How do I install the HP P2000 1TB 6G SAS HDD?
Insert the drive into a compatible 3.5-inch hot-swap bay until it clicks, then verify detection in the HP management console.
Can I use this HDD in RAID configurations?
Yes. The drive is optimized for hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and 50 when paired with a compatible RAID controller.
Is the HP P2000 1TB SAS HDD suitable for 24/7 operation?
Yes. Designed for continuous availability, it supports 24×7 operation in enterprise SAN workloads.
What reliability features does this MDL HDD include?
The drive includes rotational vibration sensors, error recovery control, and predictive failure analysis to maximize uptime.