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HP MSA 1TB 12G SAS 7.2K 2.5in 512e HDD
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J9F50A Overview
J9F50A is a high-performance HDD designed in a 3.5-inch form factor that utilizes a SATA III interface. It spins at 7200 RPM, offers a storage capacity of 4 TB, and is equipped with a 256 MB cache to ensure efficient data handling.
J9F50A is built for server deployments with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and includes advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and a dual actuator system. Its power consumption stands at 8 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts while idle, making it ideal for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications.
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J9F50A Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hpe
- 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
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 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
- J9F50A Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 7.0 inches
- Weight
- 2.3 lbs
J9F50A Use Case
High-Density VMware VM Sprawl Prevention with J9F50A-HP MSA 1TB SAS
In an enterprise running 200+ VMware ESXi hosts, the J9F50A-HP MSA 1TB 12G SAS 7.2K HDDs are deployed in an HPE MSA SAN to add 50 TB of mid-tier capacity. The scenario standardizes on 2.5″ 12 Gb/s SAS drives for consistent IOPS and predictable latency across virtual machines. Benefit: Delivers up to 20% higher VM consolidation ratios, 30% lower storage latency, and predictable performance under mixed workloads—reducing storage sprawl and TCO.
Transactional SQL Database Acceleration on HPE MSA with J9F50A-HP 1TB SAS
A financial services firm expands its Microsoft SQL Server Always On Availability Group using HPE MSA arrays populated with J9F50A-HP MSA 1TB 12G SAS 7.2K 2.5in 512e HDDs. This technical scenario targets mid-tier data files and transaction logs to balance cost and performance. Benefit: Improves database transaction throughput by 25%, ensures sub-5 ms read/write latency for OLTP workloads, and reduces per-TB storage costs by 40% compared to all-flash tiers.
Compliance-Driven Backup & Archive with J9F50A-HP MSA 1TB 12G SAS
A healthcare provider implements HPE MSA as part of its DR strategy, using J9F50A-HP 1TB 12G SAS drives for nightly full backups and long-term archive. The drives’ 512e sector format and 7.2K RPM optimize sequential writes and capacity efficiency. Benefit: Achieves 50% faster backup windows, meets 30-day retention compliance with 20% fewer spindles, and cuts energy consumption by 15% versus legacy 3.5″ arrays.
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Product Comparison Table 
| J9F50A |  J9F47A |  N9X96A |  J9V69A |  J9F41A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 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 |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.2 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.1 Watts | 6.0 Watts | 5.5 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 | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | J9F50A Enterprise HDD | J9F47A High Performance HDD | N9X96A | J9V69A 4TB Enterprise HDD | J9F41A Enterprise 10TB Helium HDD |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1.0 inches | 1 in | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.8 in | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 7.0 inches | 8.1 inches | 7.25 in | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
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Reviews & Ratings
P
Peter Longhurst
5
Compact SAS drive with consistent performance.
H
Henry Whitcombe
5
Reliable option for smaller MSA arrays.
J
Julian Norwood
4
Integrated smoothly into existing setup.
V
Victor Sheppard
4
Predictable behavior in RAID.
M
Marcus Wilton
5
Solid enterprise disk.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of HP MSA 1TB 12G SAS 7.2K 2.5in 512e HDD (SKU: J9F50A)?
The J9F50A offers 1 TB of raw storage capacity, ideal for enterprise data and virtualization workloads.
Which interface does the J9F50A drive use?
It uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed, low-latency data transfers in enterprise arrays.
What is the form factor and dimensions of the J9F50A HDD?
This drive has a 2.5-inch form factor with a 15 mm z-height, fitting standard enterprise drive bays.
What rotational speed does the HP MSA 1 TB SAS drive operate at?
The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, providing a balanced mix of performance and storage efficiency.
What does the 512e sector format mean on the J9F50A?
512e means 512-byte emulation of 4K-native sectors, ensuring compatibility with legacy systems.
What are the performance specifications of this 7.2K SAS HDD?
Expect up to 205 MB/s sequential throughput and around 150 IOPS for random read/write workloads.
Is the J9F50A compatible with HP MSA storage arrays?
Yes, it is fully compatible with HP MSA 1050, 2050 and P2000 G3 arrays as well as Smart Array controllers.
Can I mix this drive with other SAS HDDs in the same array?
Mixing is supported, but matching RPM, capacity and sector format is recommended for optimal performance.
Does the HP MSA J9F50A HDD support hot-swapping?
Yes, it supports hot-swap capability to replace or add drives without powering down the system.
What is the typical power consumption of the J9F50A drive?
It consumes approximately 7.5 W during active read/write and around 3.5 W when idle.
What reliability rating does the HP MSA 1 TB SAS drive offer?
This enterprise-class HDD delivers an MTBF of 1.6 million hours for high dependability.
What warranty coverage comes with the J9F50A HDD?
HP provides a standard three-year limited warranty with options to extend coverage.
What are the ideal use cases for the HP MSA 1 TB 12G SAS HDD?
It’s ideal for virtualization, small to medium databases, backup, and archive storage applications.
How do I install this HDD in an HP MSA enclosure?
Install it in a 2.5-inch SAS drive bay using the caddy provided; the array auto-detects the new drive.
How can I monitor the health of my J9F50A drive?
Use HP Array Configuration Utility or iLO’s embedded management to track SMART attributes and alert status.
What temperature range does the J9F50A support?
Operating temperature is 5 °C to 55 °C, and storage temperature is -40 °C to 70 °C for safe handling and use.