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K2P98B
HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 15K SFF HDD
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K2P98B Overview
K2P98B is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise storage and demanding multi-bay environments, available in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors. It features a SATA III interface with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, an 8 TB capacity, and a 256 MB buffer, making it ideal for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
This drive is built for 24/7 operation with an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr and is designed to deliver reliable performance even in high-vibration settings. Additional advanced features include a helium-sealed design and dual actuator technology, while the optimized power consumption of 8 Watts under active load and 5 Watts when idle further enhance its appeal for critical enterprise applications.
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K2P98B 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
- 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 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 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
- K2P98B High-Performance Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 5.79 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
K2P98B Use Case
High-Performance Financial Transaction Processing
In a global banking environment processing millions of daily transactions, the K2P98B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 15K SFF HDD delivers sub-millisecond latency and 5,000+ IOPS per drive for mission-critical OLTP databases. Benefit: Ensures real-time processing, strengthens regulatory compliance, and boosts transaction throughput by 30% while reducing data center footprint and TCO.
Scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Healthcare
For a large healthcare provider deploying VDI to support radiologists and clinicians, the K2P98B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 15K SFF HDD offers consistent high IOPS and low latency for fast boot storms and large image rendering. Benefit: Accelerates login times by 50%, meets HIPAA security standards, and scales easily to 1,000+ concurrent users with predictable performance and simplified management.
Real-Time Retail Analytics and Inventory Management
An e-commerce retailer running big-data analytics to optimize stock levels integrates the K2P98B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 15K SFF HDD into its storage array for high-speed data ingestion and ad-hoc querying. Benefit: Delivers sub-second query response, enables automated restocking triggers, and drives a 20% reduction in stockouts and inventory carrying costs.
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Product Comparison Table 
 K2P98B |  Q6M07A |  H6G42A |  756657-B21 |  868830-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Server / NAS | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | 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 | 8 TB | 10 TB | 6 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 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 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 7.8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 6 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5.2 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No |
| 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | K2P98B High-Performance Enterprise HDD | Q6M07A Enterprise HDD | H6G42A Enterprise HDD | 756657-B21 High Performance Desktop HDD | 868830-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.5 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 1.50 lbs | 2.1 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
J
Javed Akram
5
Works seamlessly with 3PAR arrays.
M
Magdalena Krol
5
Predictable performance for enterprise storage.
H
Hammad Iqbal
4
Good option for maintaining 3PAR environments.
L
Leonard Brooks
5
Stable HDD with expected enterprise behavior.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 15K SFF HDD (SKU: K2P98B)?
The HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 15K SFF HDD is a 600 GB, 15,000 RPM small form factor enterprise hard drive designed for use in HPE 3PAR 8000 storage arrays, optimized for high-performance workloads.
Which HPE 3PAR storage arrays support this drive?
This 15K SFF HDD is certified for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series arrays, including the 8200, 8400, and 8440 models.
What interface does the K2P98B drive use?
The drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS dual-port interface for high-speed data transfer and redundancy.
What performance can I expect from this 15K SFF HDD?
At 15,000 RPM, the drive delivers up to 210 MB/s sequential throughput and 300 IOPS per drive for demanding database and virtualization workloads.
How does the 600 GB capacity benefit my environment?
The 600 GB capacity offers a balance of high performance and efficient use of rack space, ideal for tier-1 applications and database tiering.
Is this drive hot-pluggable?
Yes, the HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 15K SFF HDD supports hot-swap, enabling drive replacement without downtime.
What reliability features are included?
It incorporates dual-port SAS for path redundancy, rotational vibration tolerance, and continuous media scanning to minimize risk of data loss.
Does this SKU include software?
Yes, K2P98B bundles HPE 3PAR StoreServ software, including data reduction, thin provisioning, and adaptive sparing.
What management tools are provided?
The drive is managed via HPE 3PAR OS management console and HPE InfoSight for real-time analytics and predictive support.
How do I install the HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB HDD?
Slide the module into a compatible drive bay on a powered 3PAR 8000 series array; the system automatically detects and configures the drive.
What is the power consumption of this drive?
Typical power consumption is 8 W active and 4 W idle, helping optimize overall array power efficiency.
What warranty covers the K2P98B drive?
HPE backs this drive with a three-year limited hardware warranty, including global parts replacement and support services.
Which RAID levels are supported with this HDD?
When used in HPE 3PAR arrays, it supports RAID 1, 5, 6, 10, and Adaptive RAID for optimized performance and protection.
How do I monitor drive health?
Use the HPE 3PAR management console or InfoSight dashboard to view SMART metrics, temperature, and media scan results in real time.
What workloads are ideal for this drive?
This 15K SFF HDD excels in online transaction processing (OLTP), virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and high-I/O database environments.