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HP SAS SD MB3000FBUCN G8 3-TB 6G 7.2K 3.5 SAS 10 Pack

A 10-pack of enterprise-grade 3TB SAS drives built for reliable, high-capacity server storage at 7,200 RPM.

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Overview

The HP MB3000FBUCN SAS Hard Drive 10-Pack is aimed squarely at enterprise environments that need to scale storage capacity efficiently. Each drive in the pack provides 3TB of storage over a 6Gb/s SAS interface, running at 7,200 RPM in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. With ten drives per pack, a single purchase delivers 30TB of raw capacity — enough to populate a server or storage shelf in one go, which simplifies procurement and ensures consistency across the drive set.

These drives are designed for nearline and bulk storage roles where capacity and sequential throughput matter more than random I/O performance. The SAS interface provides enterprise reliability features including full-duplex communication and dual-port capability that SATA drives lack. They are well-suited for file servers, backup targets, archival storage, and RAID arrays in HP ProLiant and compatible server platforms. Buyers should verify their server or controller supports 6Gb/s SAS and 3.5-inch drive bays, and should confirm whether new or refurbished drives are being supplied, as the listing does not specify.

Specifications

Brand
HP
Model
MB3000FBUCN
Capacity (per drive)
3TB
Interface
6Gb/s SAS
Spindle Speed
7,200 RPM
Form Factor
3.5"
Quantity
10 Drives
Total Capacity
30TB (raw)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 10-pack provides 30TB of total raw capacity in a single purchase
  • 6Gb/s SAS interface delivers reliable, enterprise-grade data throughput
  • 3.5-inch form factor is widely compatible with server chassis and storage enclosures
  • 7,200 RPM spindle speed offers a proven balance of performance and endurance for nearline storage

👎 Cons

  • SAS interface requires a SAS-compatible controller, limiting use in consumer or desktop systems
  • 7,200 RPM mechanical drives are significantly slower than SSD alternatives for random I/O
  • 3TB per-drive capacity is modest by current enterprise standards
  • No information provided about warranty coverage or whether drives are new or refurbished

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a 10-pack, providing a total of 30TB of raw storage capacity across all ten 3TB drives.
They use a 6Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is standard for enterprise server and storage array environments.
Each drive operates at 7,200 RPM, which balances throughput and reliability for enterprise nearline storage workloads.
They are 3.5-inch form factor drives, designed for server chassis and storage enclosures that accept full-size enterprise drives.
The SAS interface is an industry standard, so they can physically connect to any server or controller with SAS ports, though HP firmware features may only be available in HP ProLiant environments.

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