HPE Server Hard Drives (HDD)

SAS · SATASFF · LFF

HPE server hard drives come in two sizes, 2.5-inch SFF and 3.5-inch LFF, with a SAS or SATA connection, and each hot-plug drive sits on a carrier that has to match your server's bay. Most Gen8 to Gen10 ProLiant servers take Smart Carrier (SC) drives. Most Gen10 Plus servers and the Gen11 and Gen12 servers take Basic Carrier (BC) drives in their 2.5-inch bays and Low Profile (LP) drives in their 3.5-inch bays. Every hard drive we sell ships tested or factory sealed.

  • 242 hard drives
  • SAS 12G, 6G and 3G · SATA 6G, 3G and 1.5G
  • 15K, 10K, 7.2K, 5.4K rpm
  • New and refurbished
  • Tested or factory sealed

Carriers and classes from the HPE Hard Disk Drives QuickSpecs a00001287enw, version 40 (August 17, 2026), and from the QuickSpecs of each server.

Shop by drive type

The drive's size, interface and carrier are in its name: “LFF SC” is a 3.5-inch drive on the Smart Carrier, “SFF BC” a 2.5-inch drive on the Basic Carrier.

Also: HPE server SSDs · Empty drive trays and caddies · HPE MSA storage parts

Which carrier does your server take?

What each ProLiant generation takes in most models, from the HPE QuickSpecs of every server we cover. Your server's drives page has HPE's list for that exact model.

Generation2.5-inch SFF3.5-inch LFFDrives pages
Gen13None listedNone listed DL525 DL585a
Gen12Basic Carrier (BC)Low Profile Carrier (LP) DL110 DL320 DL325 9 more
Gen11Basic Carrier (BC)Low Profile Carrier (LP) DL20 DL320 DL325 9 more
Gen10 PlusBasic Carrier (BC); Smart Carrier (SC) in the DL325 and DL385Low Profile Carrier (LP) DL325 DL325 v2 DL345 5 more
Gen10Smart Carrier (SC); Basic Carrier (BC) in the DL360 and DL380Low Profile Carrier (LP); Smart Carrier (SC) in the DL380 and DL385 BL460c DL160 DL180 10 more
Gen9Smart Carrier (SC)Smart Carrier (SC) BL460c DL120 DL160 11 more
Gen8Smart Carrier (SC); Quick Release (QR) in the SL230s and SL250sSmart Carrier (SC); Quick Release (QR) in the SL230s BL420c BL460c BL465c 22 more

Where a generation names a carrier for most models, the models that differ are named; each server's drives page has HPE's list for it.

Most ordered hard drives

The hard drives our customers order most. A card shows only while the store has it in stock.

  1. SFF SAS SC872479-B21HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) SC Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
  2. LFF SAS LPP09155-B21HPE 14TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) LP Helium 512e Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
  3. SFF SAS SC870753-B21HPE 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF (2.5in) SC Digitally Signed Firmware Hard Drive HDD
  4. SFF SAS SC872477-B21HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) SC Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
  5. SFF SAS SC765466-B21HPE 2TB 12G SAS 7.2K rpm 2.5" SFF SC 512e Midline Hard Drive
  6. SFF SAS SC870757-B21HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF (2.5in) SC Digitally Signed Firmware Hard Drive HDD
  7. SFF SAS SC881457-B21HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) SC 512e Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
  8. SFF SAS SC781516-B21HPE 600GB 12G SAS 10K rpm 2.5" SFF SC Enterprise Hard Drive
  9. SFF SAS SC652583-B21HPE 600GB 6G SAS 10K rpm 2.5" SFF SC Enterprise Hard Drive
  10. SFF SAS SC781518-B21HPE 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K rpm 2.5" SFF SC Enterprise Hard Drive

All HPE server hard drives

Every hard drive we sell, grouped by type, on one page. Filter by what your server takes; the list updates as you choose.

How to choose an HPE hard drive

Rule 1

Match the carrier, not only the size

A 2.5-inch drive on a Smart Carrier (SC) does not fit a bay built for the Basic Carrier (BC), and the reverse; the same holds for the 3.5-inch Smart Carrier and Low Profile (LP) carriers. The carrier is in the drive's name: ST, SC, BC or LP.

Rule 2

The bay's controller sets the interface

A Smart Array or tri-mode controller runs SAS and SATA drives; the embedded SATA controller runs SATA only.

Rule 3

Pick the class for the work

HPE sorts its hard drives by workload: in its words, “HPE HDDs are available for three types of workloads: Enterprise high-performance (Mission Critical), Midline high capacity (Business Critical), and Entry-level storage solutions.” Mission Critical drives spin at 10K or 15K rpm for “Mission-critical, high I/O” work; Business Critical (Midline) drives spin at 7.2K rpm for “Business Critical, High capacity” storage such as “Backup, archive, reference”; Entry drives are for “Low I/O” work such as boot and backup.

Hard drive types at a glance

TypeInterfaceSpeedsProLiant generationsHard drives
2.5-inch SFF SAS, Standard Carrier (ST)SAS 12G, 6G and 3G15K, 10K, 7.2K rpmBefore Gen8 (see each product page)32
2.5-inch SFF SAS, Smart Carrier (SC)SAS 12G and 6G15K, 10K, 7.2K rpmGen8 to Gen10 Plus33
2.5-inch SFF SAS, Basic Carrier (BC)SAS 12G15K, 10K, 7.2K rpmGen10 to Gen1212
3.5-inch LFF SAS, Standard Carrier (ST)SAS 12G, 6G and 3G15K, 10K, 7.2K rpmBefore Gen8 (see each product page)25
3.5-inch LFF SAS, Smart Carrier (SC)SAS 12G and 6G15K, 7.2K rpmGen8 to Gen1036
3.5-inch LFF SAS, Low Profile Carrier (LP)SAS 12G15K, 7.2K rpmGen10 to Gen1226
2.5-inch SFF SATA, Standard Carrier (ST)SATA 1.5G5.4K rpmBefore Gen8 (see each product page)4
2.5-inch SFF SATA, Smart Carrier (SC)SATA 6G and 3G7.2K, 5.4K rpmGen8 to Gen10 Plus9
2.5-inch SFF SATA, Basic Carrier (BC)SATA 6G7.2K rpmBefore Gen8 (see each product page)2
3.5-inch LFF SATA, Standard Carrier (ST)SATA 3G and 1.5G7.2K rpmBefore Gen8 (see each product page)14
3.5-inch LFF SATA, Smart Carrier (SC)SATA 6G7.2K rpmGen8 to Gen1029
3.5-inch LFF SATA, Low Profile Carrier (LP)SATA 6G7.2K rpmGen10 to Gen1220

HPE server hard drive questions

Which HPE hard drive fits my server?

It depends on the bay: its size and carrier, and the controller behind it. Most Gen8 to Gen10 ProLiant servers take Smart Carrier (SC) drives; most Gen10 Plus servers and the Gen11 and Gen12 servers take Basic Carrier (BC) drives in their 2.5-inch bays and Low Profile (LP) drives in their 3.5-inch bays. Each server's drives page lists the drives HPE lists for that model; find yours in the index below.

Will a hard drive from a Gen10 server fit a Gen11 server?

In a 2.5-inch bay, only a Basic Carrier (BC) drive: most Gen10 servers use Smart Carrier (SC) drives, and Gen11 SFF bays take BC drives. In a 3.5-inch bay, a Low Profile (LP) drive fits both, since most Gen10 models and every Gen10 Plus, Gen11 and Gen12 model list LP drives. Check that the part number is on your Gen11 server's drives page.

What is the difference between Mission Critical and Business Critical drives?

They are HPE's workload classes: “HPE HDDs are available for three types of workloads: Enterprise high-performance (Mission Critical), Midline high capacity (Business Critical), and Entry-level storage solutions.” Mission Critical (Enterprise) drives spin at 10K or 15K rpm, for “Mission-critical, high I/O” work; Business Critical (Midline) drives spin at 7.2K rpm, for “Business Critical, High capacity” storage such as “Backup, archive, reference”. In the HPE HDD QuickSpecs, version 40, the Mission Critical drives are 2.5-inch SAS 12G drives of “Up to 2.4 TB” and the Business Critical drives are 3.5-inch SAS 12G and SATA 6G drives of “Up to 26 TB”. Older Enterprise and Midline drives on this page carry the same classes under their earlier names.

What do SC, BC, LP and ST mean?

They are HPE's hot-plug carriers, the tray that holds the drive and locks it into the bay. In HPE's words, “HPE Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) utilize a wide variety of carriers, which houses the HDD and also enables a specific chassis fit to support a broad range of HPE server and storage products.” Smart Carrier (SC) is the carrier of most Gen8 to Gen10 servers; Basic Carrier (BC) is the 2.5-inch carrier of most Gen10 Plus servers and of the Gen11 and Gen12 servers, and Low Profile (LP) their 3.5-inch carrier; Standard Carrier (ST) is the hot-plug carrier of the servers before Gen8, which no Gen8 or later server lists. The carrier is in the drive's name.

What is a helium drive?

A high-capacity drive filled with helium instead of air. In HPE's words, “helium-filled drives virtually eliminate turbulence because helium is 1/7th as dense as air”, so the platters can sit closer together for more capacity in the same space; “Less turbulence also means helium drives tend to use less power, and run cooler and quieter.” HPE writes Helium or He in the drive's name.

Do refurbished hard drives have a warranty?

Yes. Every hard drive carries a replacement warranty of 1 to 3 years, depending on the drive, and every drive ships tested or factory sealed. Each product page shows its warranty.

What if the hard drive I need is out of stock?

Out of stock today does not mean unavailable: we can often source this part. Add it to a quote request and we reply with current pricing and availability. Every message, quotes included, is answered within 24 hours.

Drives by server

Each page lists the drives HPE lists for that server, hard drives and SSDs, with the bays, carriers and controllers that decide what fits.

Gen13
DL525 Gen13DL585a Gen13
Gen12
DL110 Gen12DL320 Gen12DL325 Gen12DL340 Gen12DL340e Gen12DL345 Gen12DL360 Gen12DL380 Gen12DL380a Gen12DL384 Gen12DL580 Gen12ML350 Gen12
Gen11
DL20 Gen11DL320 Gen11DL325 Gen11DL345 Gen11DL360 Gen11DL365 Gen11DL380 Gen11DL385 Gen11DL560 Gen11ML110 Gen11ML30 Gen11ML350 Gen11
Gen10 Plus
DL325 Gen10 PlusDL325 Gen10 Plus v2DL345 Gen10 PlusDL360 Gen10 PlusDL365 Gen10 PlusDL380 Gen10 PlusDL385 Gen10 PlusDL385 Gen10 Plus v2
Gen10
BL460c Gen10DL160 Gen10DL180 Gen10DL20 Gen10DL325 Gen10DL360 Gen10DL380 Gen10DL385 Gen10DL560 Gen10DL580 Gen10ML110 Gen10ML30 Gen10ML350 Gen10
Gen9
BL460c Gen9DL120 Gen9DL160 Gen9DL180 Gen9DL360 Gen9DL380 Gen9DL388 Gen9DL560 Gen9DL60 Gen9DL80 Gen9ML150 Gen9ML350 Gen9XL230a Gen9XL730f Gen9
Gen8
BL420c Gen8BL460c Gen8BL465c Gen8BL660c Gen8DL160 Gen8DL320e Gen8DL320e Gen8 v2DL360e Gen8DL360p Gen8DL380e Gen8DL380p Gen8DL385p Gen8DL560 Gen8DL580 Gen8ML310e Gen8ML310e Gen8 v2ML350e Gen8ML350p Gen8MicroServer Gen8SL230s Gen8SL250s Gen8SL270s Gen8SL4540 Gen8WS460c Gen8XL220a Gen8 v2

All HPE parts by server model

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2.5-inch SFF SAS, Standard Carrier (ST) hard drives32 hard drives

All SFF SAS ST hard drives, on their own page

2.5-inch SFF SAS, Smart Carrier (SC) hard drives33 hard drives

All SFF SAS SC hard drives, on their own page

2.5-inch SFF SAS, Basic Carrier (BC) hard drives12 hard drives

All SFF SAS BC hard drives, on their own page

3.5-inch LFF SAS, Standard Carrier (ST) hard drives25 hard drives

All LFF SAS ST hard drives, on their own page

3.5-inch LFF SAS, Smart Carrier (SC) hard drives36 hard drives

All LFF SAS SC hard drives, on their own page

3.5-inch LFF SAS, Low Profile Carrier (LP) hard drives26 hard drives

All LFF SAS LP hard drives, on their own page

2.5-inch SFF SATA, Standard Carrier (ST) hard drives4 hard drives

All SFF SATA ST hard drives, on their own page

2.5-inch SFF SATA, Smart Carrier (SC) hard drives9 hard drives

All SFF SATA SC hard drives, on their own page

2.5-inch SFF SATA, Basic Carrier (BC) hard drives2 hard drives

All SFF SATA BC hard drives, on their own page

3.5-inch LFF SATA, Standard Carrier (ST) hard drives14 hard drives

All LFF SATA ST hard drives, on their own page

3.5-inch LFF SATA, Smart Carrier (SC) hard drives29 hard drives

All LFF SATA SC hard drives, on their own page

3.5-inch LFF SATA, Low Profile Carrier (LP) hard drives20 hard drives

All LFF SATA LP hard drives, on their own page

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