HPE 16TB SAS 12G Business Critical 7.2K LFF 3.5" SC Helium 512e ISE Multi Vendor HDD P23863-B21 P25247-001

The HPE 16TB SAS 12G Multi-Vendor HDD is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive built for HPE server and storage environments where reliability and predictable performance are essential. With a 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and 3.5-inch LFF form factor, it’s designed for always-on operation in data centre workloads that demand both capacity and consistency.

This drive excels in situations such as bulk data storage, backup and archive, and capacity-led virtualisation or file workloads where you want to maximise terabytes per bay while retaining enterprise-grade features. The helium design supports efficient high-density storage, while 512e formatting and ISE (instant secure erase) capability make it well suited to organisations with data lifecycle and decommissioning requirements.

Key Features

• 16TB enterprise HDD capacity
• 12G SAS interface for dependable data centre connectivity
• 7.2K RPM for a strong balance of performance and efficiency
• LFF (3.5-inch) form factor for high-capacity server/storage builds
• Helium technology to support higher-density drive design
• 512e sector format for broad platform compatibility
• ISE support to help with secure data sanitisation at end of life
• Multi-Vendor option for flexible sourcing within HPE-qualified specifications