Interface: SAS 12Gb/s for high-speed data transfer and dual-port reliability
Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Carrier Type: Basic Carrier (BC) — a standard hot-plug caddy without the LEDs/buttons found on Smart Carriers
Sector Format: 512n native
Transfer Rate: Up to 1.2 GB/s external
Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
Core Features
Mission Critical Reliability: Built for 24x7 data center operation, intended for transaction processing, databases, and HPC workloads where consistent uptime matters .
Performance for I/O-Intensive Tasks: The 10K RPM spindle and 12Gb/s SAS interface deliver low-latency performance for demanding applications .
Multi Vendor Sourcing: The "MV" designation means HPE validates drives from multiple suppliers to the same specification, helping ensure a stable supply chain .
Basic Carrier (BC): This is the key distinction from the "SC" drives you asked about previously. The BC version is typically a spare part intended for customers who already have the correct carrier in their server or who need a simpler replacement. It lacks the visual status indicators of the Smart Carrier.
