The DL380 Gen12 is the strongest HPE 26TB fit in this batch because HPE's current QuickSpecs list both P80577-B21 SAS and P80578-B21 SATA among supported storage options.
Compatibility still depends on the exact chassis. A DL380 Gen12 SFF or EDSFF build is not the same purchase as a 12LFF storage build.
DL380 Gen12 supports HPE 26TB Business Critical drives where the documented LFF chassis and controller path qualify them. A verified 12-front-LFF population is 12 x 26TB = 312TB raw before RAID or filesystem overhead.
Verify the part number, carrier, firmware, sector format and server or storage-array qualification before ordering. A bare mechanism or third-party compatible listing can be useful, but it is an alternative unless it is sold as the qualified OEM kit or spare you need.
Only use the raw-capacity rows for configurations HPE documents with LFF drive bays.
| Configuration | 26TB SAS | 26TB SATA | Raw capacity example | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12LFF front | P80577-B21 listed | P80578-B21 listed | 12 x 26TB = 312TB raw | Verify exact chassis, backplane, controller and firmware |
| 8LFF front plus expansion positions | LFF path documented | LFF path documented | Do not assume all 20 possible LFF positions support 26TB | HPE's maximum-storage summary may lag option table capacity |
| SFF / EDSFF chassis | Not an LFF HDD target | Not an LFF HDD target | No 3.5-inch 26TB HDD bay | Choose the correct chassis at purchase |
No exact in-stock live row is currently matched for P80577-B21. Relevant live alternatives are shown for pricing context; verify qualification before treating any row as a substitute.
Live prices · updated every 4-5 hours · last checked 33 min ago · not exact OEM replacements; verify qualification, carrier, firmware and interface before ordering
| Model | Capacity | Recording | RPM | Workload TB/yr | Warranty | $/TB | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1TB ST31000640SSREFURB | 1TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $14.99 | $15 | Buy |
| 4TB 695842-001 | 4TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $15.00 | $60 | Buy |
| 1TB 508011-001REFURB | 1TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $26.99 | $27 | Buy |
| 24TB WUH722424ALE604REFURB | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $28.71 | $689 | Buy |
| 24TB ST24000NM002HREFURB | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $29.17 | $700 | Buy |
| 12TB MB012000GWWFEREFURB | 12TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | 5 yr | $30.00 | $360 | Buy |
| 4TB 846523-004REFURB | 4TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $30.00 | $120 | Buy |
| 8TB 834031-B21 | 8TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $32.75 | $262 | Buy |
| 2TB AP072B321REFURB | 2TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $34.49 | $69 | Buy |
| 12TB MB012000GWWFEREFURB | 12TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | 5 yr | $34.50 | $414 | Buy |
| 24TB ST24000DM001 | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $35.83 | $860 | Buy |
| 26TB WD260KFGX | 26TB | CMR | 7,200 | — | — | $43.25 | $1124 | Buy |
| 24TB WD241KFGX | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $44.17 | $1060 | Buy |
| 24TB ST24000NM000H | 24TB | CMR | 7,200 | 550 | 5 yr | $58.37 | $1401 | Buy |
Workload rating is recorded per part number from the manufacturer's published data for that exact model where available, not blanketed across the line — two drives of the same capacity can differ because they are different generations. A dash means the figure is not stated for that listing. Recording technology comes from the manufacturer's published CMR/SMR list; a model absent from that list is shown as UNVERIFIED rather than guessed. Rows priced above 3× this line's in-stock median are flagged and excluded from the winner callout and from every median we compute.
This table is computed from live DatacenterDisk rows when an exact in-stock match exists. It is intentionally blank for unavailable models rather than filled with stale prices.
| Live model | Drive price | $/TB | 1 drive | 4 drives | 8 drives | 12 drives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No exact in-stock row is available right now. Use the availability table for nearby live alternatives, then re-check the exact model before ordering. | ||||||
Use this table before accepting a quote, especially when new, open-box, refurbished and bare-drive listings appear side by side.
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Exact option | P80577-B21 must appear on the quote or listing when you need the exact OEM option. |
| Carrier | HPE low-profile Smart Carrier option kit |
| Firmware path | OEM-qualified firmware can decide update eligibility, health reporting and support handling. |
| Sector format | 512e must match the controller, array and existing drive group. |
| Condition | New, open-box, refurbished and used units should be compared as different offers, not as the same price point. |
| Support | 1-year limited warranty for HPE Midline hard drives |
Raw decimal capacity is shown before filesystem formatting, RAID, hot spares, snapshots or vendor overhead.
| Drive count | Raw capacity | Single-parity example | Dual-parity example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 drives | 104TB raw | 78TB before formatting | 52TB before formatting |
| 8 drives | 208TB raw | 182TB before formatting | 156TB before formatting |
| 12 drives | 312TB raw | 286TB before formatting | 260TB before formatting |
Use P80577-B21 when SAS drive architecture or a SAS-standardized fleet is required. Use P80578-B21 when a qualified SATA path meets the workload and acquisition cost matters more than dual-port capability.
Twelve 26TB drives equal 312TB raw. After RAID, filesystem formatting, hot spares and reserved space, usable capacity is lower. Do not present 312TB as usable capacity in a purchase justification.
HPE documents multiple DL380 Gen12 storage layouts. The 8LFF chassis cannot simply be assumed to become a 12-front-LFF chassis later, and SFF/EDSFF variants do not become 3.5-inch capacity platforms with adapters.
HPE's current DL380 Gen12 QuickSpecs list the P80577-B21 26TB SAS option. Confirm the exact LFF chassis and controller configuration before ordering.
HPE's current DL380 Gen12 QuickSpecs list the P80578-B21 26TB SATA option. Confirm the exact LFF chassis and controller configuration before ordering.
No. It is 312TB raw decimal capacity before RAID, formatting, hot spares and filesystem overhead.
Specification claims on this page were checked against the pages below on 1 September 2026. Where a widely-repeated figure did not survive that check, we report what the source says now and say so in the text rather than repeating the familiar number.