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K2P99B
HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD For Use with 3PAR
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K2P99B Overview
K2P99B is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise and data center environments, featuring a robust 3.5-inch form factor and dual interface support with SATA III and SAS 12Gb/s. It operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, offers a vast 10 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB cache, and is designed for heavy-duty applications with a 550 TB/yr annual workload rating and a rated 24/7 reliability for continuous operation.
K2P99B incorporates advanced features such as helium-sealing, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, ensuring optimal performance in multi-bay storage arrays, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance solutions. Its efficient power consumption in both read/write (8 Watts) and idle (4 Watts) modes, along with an operating temperature range of 5–55°C, make it an ideal choice for mission-critical applications.
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K2P99B Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 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
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 4 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
- K2P99B Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 4.0 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
K2P99B Use Case
High-Performance VDI Deployment Using K2P99B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD
In a large healthcare organization, IT teams deploy 500 virtual desktops for EMR systems on HPE 3PAR 8000 arrays populated with K2P99B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD drives. This configuration delivers 50,000 sustained random IOPS and sub-1ms latency during boot storms, reducing VM startup times by 30% and ensuring 99.99% application availability.
Accelerated OLTP Database Transactions on K2P99B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD
A financial services firm runs its high-frequency trading platform on Oracle 12c hosted on HPE 3PAR 8000 arrays equipped with K2P99B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD. By leveraging 60,000 random read IOPS at sub-millisecond response times, the solution boosts transaction throughput by 20%, maintains SLA-backed consistency, and supports peak trading volumes with 99.9% uptime.
Cost-Optimized Tiered Backup & DR with K2P99B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD
A global retail chain implements HPE 3PAR Remote Copy across primary SSD tiers and secondary spindles populated by K2P99B-HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD. This tiered architecture offloads cold data to 10K spindles, reducing overall storage TCO by 15%, meeting an RPO under 5 minutes, and ensuring rapid recovery in disaster scenarios without compromising primary SSD performance.
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Product Comparison Table 
 K2P99B |  K2P89A |  756657-B21 |  Q6M04A |  P13662-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III / SATA II / SAS 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 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 | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 6 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5.5 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 | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | K2P99B Enterprise HDD | K2P89A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | 756657-B21 High Performance Desktop HDD | Q6M04A Enterprise Helium HDD | P13662-B21 |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.0 inches | 4 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.78 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.50 lbs | 1.85 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Naeem Siddiq
4
Installed without issues. Performance is consistent.
K
Katarina Novak
4
Smooth operation in our 3PAR environment.
U
Umar Farooq
5
Stable and efficient storage solution for enterprise systems.
D
Dennis Parker
5
Meets expectations for 3PAR deployments. No complaints.
Questions & Answers
What is the capacity of the HPE 3PAR 8000 600GB+SW 10K SFF HDD (SKU: K2P99B)?
The K2P99B drive delivers 600 GB of formatted capacity in a 2.5-inch SFF form factor designed for HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays.
Which interface and form factor does the K2P99B HDD use?
It uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) chassis compatible with HPE 3PAR backplanes.
Which HPE 3PAR StoreServ models support the K2P99B drive?
The K2P99B is certified for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7000, 8000 and 20 000 series arrays with SAS drive bays.
What is the rotational speed and typical performance of this 10K SFF HDD?
It spins at 10,000 RPM and delivers up to 210 MB/s sequential throughput with sub-2 ms average latency.
Does the K2P99B HDD come with preloaded firmware?
Yes. It ships with HPE-validated firmware preinstalled and is auto-detected by the 3PAR Service Processor.
Is the K2P99B drive hot-swappable?
Yes. The K2P99B supports hot-swap insertion and removal without powering down the 3PAR array.
How many K2P99B drives can be installed per 3PAR node?
Each 3PAR StoreServ node supports up to 24 SFF drives; refer to your array’s configuration guide for shelf limits.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for the K2P99B HDD?
The drive is rated at 2,000,000 hours MTBF under typical operating conditions.
What warranty coverage does the K2P99B HDD include?
It carries a standard three-year HPE limited warranty with optional HPE Care Pack enhancements.
What workloads is the 600GB 10K SFF HDD best suited for?
It is ideal for mixed random and sequential workloads such as virtualization, databases and tier-1 applications.
Does the K2P99B require a specific drive cage or backplane?
No special hardware is required. It installs directly into any SAS-enabled 2.5-inch bay on supported 3PAR arrays.
Which operating systems support the K2P99B when used in 3PAR arrays?
All operating systems supported by HPE 3PAR StoreServ (Windows, Linux, VMware, AIX, Solaris) are compatible.
What is the process to install the K2P99B HDD in a 3PAR array?
Slide the drive into an available SAS bay until it latches. The Service Processor auto-discovers and configures it.
Can I mix the 600GB 10K drives with other drive types in the same array?
Yes. You can mix capacities and speeds but should group them into tiers to maintain predictable performance.
What is the exact SKU for ordering this HPE 3PAR HDD?
Order using SKU K2P99B to ensure you receive the 600GB 10K SFF HDD with pre-installed HPE firmware.
How do I order a replacement or additional K2P99B drives?
Contact your authorized HPE reseller or use the HPE Parts Store to order SKU K2P99B with your service agreement.