HPE disco duro 2TB SATA 3,5" 7200rpm Midline (508040-001)

The HPE 508040-001 is a 2TB 3.5-inch SATA II hard drive engineered for ProLiant server environments where capacity and reliability matter more than peak performance. Its 7200 RPM spindle speed and 64 MB cache deliver consistent throughput for archival, backup, and general-purpose workloads, while the hot-swap design allows replacement without downtime.

Highlights

• 2 TB storage capacity for demanding data volumes
• SATA II (3 Gb/s) interface with 300 MB/s external transfer rate
• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) for standard server bays
• 7200 RPM spindle speed and 64 MB buffer for responsive access
• Hot-swap capability for easy servicing in ProLiant servers

In daily use

This midline drive balances cost and endurance, making it suitable for tiered storage, disk-based backup, and file serving. The 512n sector format ensures compatibility with legacy operating systems and hypervisors, while the SATA II interface provides ample bandwidth for sequential workloads. As a hot-swap component, it integrates seamlessly into HPE drive carriers and backplanes.

Full specifications

• Storage Capacity: 2 TB (2000 GB)
• Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive Type: Midline (MDL)
• Buffer/Cache: 64 MB
• Hot-Swap Capability: Yes
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Servers
• Technology: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Workload Class: Archival, Backup, General Purpose
• External Data Transfer Rate: 300 MB/s
• Sector Format: 512n

Final note

Built for HPE ProLiant infrastructure, the 508040-001 delivers dependable capacity with the serviceability that data centres require.