HPE M0S90A – 8TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF HDD
Key Features
• 8TB enterprise SAS HDD for MSA storage systems
• 12 Gb/s SAS interface for stable SAN performance
• 3.5-inch LFF form factor for dense storage shelves
• 7200 RPM nearline drive for capacity workloads
• Hot-swappable design for continuous operation
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HPE M0S90A – 8TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF HDD
Overview
The HPE M0S90A is an enterprise-class hard disk drive designed for use in HPE MSA storage arrays. It is deployed in SAN storage environments where high-capacity bulk storage is required for virtualization, backup, and general-purpose data retention workloads. The drive is integrated into MSA disk shelves and operates under array-level control.
It provides 8TB of storage capacity and uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer within enterprise storage systems. The drive is built in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), making it compatible with MSA LFF drive enclosures. Its mechanical design is optimized for 24/7 enterprise workloads in shared storage environments.
The drive operates as part of HPE MSA storage systems such as MSA 1040, 2040, 2050, and newer MSA platforms depending on firmware compatibility. It is managed entirely by the storage controller and participates in RAID groups or virtual disk pools.
In deployment, it is commonly used for capacity tiers where performance requirements are moderate but storage density is important. It is not intended for high-performance SSD tier workloads but rather for bulk storage, backup repositories, and archival data sets.
The drive supports hot-swap operation within MSA enclosures, allowing replacement without system downtime in redundant storage configurations.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
• Bulk storage for enterprise SAN arrays
• Backup and archive storage repositories
• Virtual machine datastore capacity tier
• File sharing storage in MSA environments
• Midrange data retention and compliance storage
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Part Number | M0S90A |
| Product Type | Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Drive Type | Mechanical HDD |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Workload Class | Enterprise / Nearline |
| Dual-Port SAS | Supported |
| Hot Swap Support | Yes (MSA enclosure dependent) |
| Compatibility | HPE MSA storage systems |
| Usage Type | RAID / SAN storage pools |
| Enclosure Type | LFF SAS drive shelves |
| Management | Storage array controller managed |
Compatibility / Ecosystem
The HPE M0S90A is designed for HPE MSA storage ecosystems and operates within supported MSA disk enclosures. It is compatible with SAS-based LFF drive shelves used in MSA arrays and is managed through MSA storage controllers. It functions as part of RAID groups and storage pools inside SAN environments. It is not usable as a standalone server drive outside storage arrays.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.92 × 27.94 × 14.61 cm |
| Brand | HPE |
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