This item, P28626-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 16TB SAS 12G Business Critical 7.2K LFF LP 512e Self-encrypting FIPS HDD. Further details below.
The HPE 16TB SAS 12G Business Critical 7.2K LFF LP 512e Self-encrypting FIPS HDD (P28626-B21) is a genuine HPE 16TB hard drive in the class HPE calls Business Critical, its midline high-capacity line. It spins at 7,200 rpm and uses a SAS interface at 12 Gb/s. It ships on HPE's Low Profile (LP) carrier for LFF (3.5-inch) bays.
It is a self-encrypting drive (SED), and HPE's name marks it FIPS. HPE describes self-encrypting drives as encrypting all data committed to the media in hardware. It uses 512e sector emulation. It is listed for the ProLiant DL320 Gen12, shown in the Compatible With section below. Every part ships tested or factory sealed and is backed by a 1-year replacement warranty.
HPE Option Part #: P28626-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P36216-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P28626-B21:
- Product Number: P28626-B21
- Capacity: 16TB
- Drive type: Hard drive
- Interface: SAS 12G
- Drive form factor: LFF (3.5-inch)
- Carrier type: Low Profile (LP)
- Performance class: Business Critical
- Rotational Speed: 7,200 rpm
- Sector format: 512e
- Encryption: Self-encrypting drive (SED), FIPS
- Weight: 2.50 lb
- Warranty: 1 year
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Check HPE's QuickSpecs for your server to verify compatibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR P28626-B21:
- Which HPE ProLiant servers is P28626-B21 listed for?
This drive is listed for the ProLiant DL320 Gen12. No edition of HPE's server QuickSpecs on file lists it, so check HPE's QuickSpecs for your server to verify compatibility. - What carrier does P28626-B21 use?
This drive ships on HPE's Low Profile (LP) carrier for LFF (3.5-inch) bays, a carrier HPE's Hard Disk Drives QuickSpecs list for LFF Business Critical drives (HPE Hard Disk Drives QuickSpecs a00001287enw, version 40, page 5). - Is P28626-B21 a self-encrypting drive?
Yes. HPE's name for the drive includes Self-encrypting and FIPS, and HPE describes self-encrypting drives as encrypting all data committed to the media in hardware (HPE Hard Disk Drives QuickSpecs a00001287enw, version 40, page 2).
Last Updated: 2026-10-20
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- Form Factor/Carrier Type
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