Functionality and Compatibility
The HPE 652611‑B21 drive is a 2.5″ SFF storage solution designed to deliver high performance in demanding enterprise environments. With a rotational speed of 15,000 rpm and a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers fast response times and reliable performance for mission-critical applications. Thanks to the integrated SmartDrive tray, it can be easily installed or removed from ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers in hot-swap mode, with visual indicators (LEDs) and a secure lock.
Physical and Technical Characteristics.
The drive has a capacity of 300 GB and uses 512-byte sectors. It offers an average seek time of 2.9 ms and a track-to-track seek time of just 0.4 ms, reaching transfer speeds of up to 600 MB/s. Its 2.5-inch (SFF) form factor allows for higher storage density in compact servers. The approximate dimensions (width × depth × height) are 3 × 4.7 × 0.6 inches (~75.7 mm × 118.7 mm × 15.6 mm), and it weighs about 25.6 oz (≈726 g). It includes a SmartDrive tray for easy removal, an LED indicator, and a “do not remove” signal during operation, making it ideal for uninterrupted operation. It complies with international regulations such as WEEE and is optimized for continuous use in enterprise environments.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: HPE
- Part Number: 652611-B21
- Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
- Storage capacity: 300 GB
- Data transfer rate: 6 Gb/s
- Interface: SAS
- Rotational Speed (RPM)/SSD: 15,000