HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K with LFF SCC 3.5" HDD Toshiba for ProLiant Server AL15SEB24EQ
The HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K HDD (based on Toshiba AL15SEB24EQ) is an enterprise-class hard disk drive engineered for mission-critical workloads in HPE ProLiant Gen8 through Gen10 server environments. This configuration specifically utilizes a Large Form Factor (LFF) Smart Carrier Converter (SCC) tray, allowing a 2.5-inch SFF drive to be deployed in 3.5-inch LFF drive bays. It delivers a balance of performance, reliability, and capacity for business-critical storage applications.
Core Specifications
Capacity: 2.4TB
Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (Dual Port)
Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF HDD mounted in 3.5-inch LFF SCC Tray
Sector Format: 512e (Advanced Format)
Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier Converter (SCC - LFF)
Performance Metrics
Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s
Sequential Throughput: Up to 255 MB/s
Average Seek Time: 3.7 ms (Max: 7.3 ms)
Random Read (128KiB): ~160 IOPS
Physical & Environmental
Drive Dimensions (SFF): 0.62 in (H) x 2.98 in (W) x 4.67 in (D)
Tray Format: 3.5-inch LFF SCC Carrier
Operating Temperature: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Power Consumption:
Idle: 4.80W
Sequential Read: 7.80W
Random R/W: 6.00W
Key Features
LFF SCC Flexibility:
Allows installation of a high-performance 2.5" 10K SAS drive into 3.5" LFF drive bays using the Smart Carrier Converter (SCC)
Enterprise Reliability:
Built for 24/7 operation in data centers and mission-critical environments
Smart Carrier Integration:
Includes HPE Smart Carrier (via SCC) with status LEDs and “Do Not Remove” indicators
Digitally Signed Firmware:
Ensures secure firmware validation and protection against unauthorized modifications
Optimized Performance:
10K RPM spindle provides strong performance for transactional and mixed workloads
Full Server Compatibility
This configuration is designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers with 3.5-inch (LFF) drive bays using the Smart Carrier Converter (SCC) adapter (661914-001) and LFF Smart Carrier tray (651314-001).
HPE ProLiant DL (Rack) Series
Gen10: DL160, DL180, DL325, DL360, DL380, DL385, DL560, DL580
Gen9: DL60, DL80, DL120, DL160, DL180, DL360, DL380, DL388
Gen8: DL160, DL320e, DL360e, DL360p, DL380e, DL380p, DL385p, DL560
HPE ProLiant ML (Tower) Series
Gen10: ML30, ML110, ML350
Gen9: ML30, ML110, ML150, ML350
Gen8: ML310e, ML350e, ML350p
HPE Apollo & StoreEasy Systems
Apollo: 4200 (Gen9/Gen10), 4500 (Gen9/Gen10), 4510 (Gen9)
StoreEasy: 1430, 1440, 1450, 1530, 1540, 1550, 1630, 1640, 1650, 1830, 1840, 1850
Compatible Storage Enclosures
D3000 Series: D3600, D3610, D3700, D3710
MSA Storage: MSA 1040, 2040, 2050 (when using LFF bays with SCC support)
StoreOnce Systems: Select models supporting LFF SCC configurations
Required Hardware for LFF Usage
To deploy this drive in a 3.5-inch LFF bay, the following components are required:
HDD: HPE 2.4TB SFF SAS (881457-B21)
SCC Adapter: 661914-001 (2.5" to 3.5" Smart Carrier Converter)
LFF Tray: 651314-001 (3.5" Smart Carrier)
Technical Compatibility Notes
Carrier Requirement:
This configuration requires the HPE Smart Carrier Converter (SCC); not compatible with standard SFF-only bays
Controller Support:
Optimized for HPE Smart Array controllers (e.g., P408i-a, P440ar, P420i)
Firmware Compliance:
Digitally Signed Firmware required for Gen10 security standards
Carrier Generation Limitation:
Designed for Smart Carrier (SC) systems (Gen8–Gen10); not compatible with Gen10 Plus or Gen11 BC/LP carriers without different adapters
Legacy Systems:
May not be fully supported in Gen7 or earlier systems due to SAS 12G interface and firmware limitations
Related Part Numbers
876937-002
876939-002
EG002400JWJNN
AL15SEB24EQ
HDEBL10CGA51
879300-001
The HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K HDD with LFF SCC tray delivers enterprise-grade reliability, flexible deployment in 3.5-inch bays, and consistent performance, making it an ideal solution for HPE ProLiant environments requiring high-performance storage in LFF configurations.
