Seagate
Seagate B00T6SMBU4 500GB SATA HDD with HP G8 Tray
Seagate 500GB SATA drive pre-installed in an HP G8 tray for tool-free server storage expansion.
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Overview
Seamless Storage Upgrade for HP Servers
Expand your server's storage capacity with this 100% Compatible 500GB SATA 2.5" OEM Hard Drive. Pre-installed in an HP G8 Tray for easy installation.
- Brand: Seagate
- Model: B00T6SMBU4
- Capacity: 500GB
- Interface: SATA
- Form Factor: 2.5"
- Compatibility: HP G8 Servers
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Pre-installed in HP G8 tray eliminates manual drive mounting and tray sourcing
- 2.5" form factor fits compact server chassis and maximizes drive bay density
- Plug-and-play installation in compatible HP G8 hot-swap bays
- Tested for HP server compatibility, reducing risk of drive recognition issues
👎 Cons
- 500GB capacity is small by current standards, limiting usefulness for data-heavy workloads
- Mechanical SATA drive is significantly slower than SAS or SSD alternatives
- Only compatible with HP G8-series servers — cannot be used in other tray systems without re-mounting
- Limited to SATA interface speeds, which may bottleneck I/O-intensive server applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which servers is this hard drive compatible with?
It is designed for HP ProLiant G8 (Gen8) servers that use the standard 2.5" SFF Smart Carrier hot-swap tray format.
Does the drive come already installed in the tray?
Yes, the 500GB SATA drive is pre-installed in an HP G8-compatible tray, so you can slide it directly into a compatible server bay without additional mounting hardware.
Is this a solid-state drive or a mechanical hard drive?
This is a mechanical (spinning disk) SATA hard drive, not an SSD.
Can this tray be used in older HP G6 or G7 servers?
No, the G8 Smart Carrier tray design is not backward-compatible with G6 or G7 server caddies — those generations use a different tray mechanism.
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