The HP DS-RZ2EA-SB (DS-RZ2EA-SB - HP 18.2GB 7200RPM Ultra-2 Wide SCSI 3.5-inch Hot Swappable 80-Pin Hard Drive) is a Server Hard Drive component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 18.2 GB, spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, form factor of 3.5-inch, interface of SCSI, connector of 80-pin, features of Hot-Swap. Common deployment scenarios include database transaction-log volumes, virtualization datastores, OS-boot tier, backup-repository targets, and warm-data tiers in tiered-storage architectures. Pro Disk Network maintains the DS-RZ2EA-SB in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The DS-RZ2EA-SB is a HP server hard drive component with capacity 18.2 GB, spindle speed 7,200 RPM, form factor 3.5-inch. Pro Disk Network sells the DS-RZ2EA-SB for $222.51 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the DS-RZ2EA-SB work with my RAID controller?
The DS-RZ2EA-SB operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the DS-RZ2EA-SB ship?
If in stock, the DS-RZ2EA-SB ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The DS-RZ2EA-SB is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
What is the DS-RZ2EA-SB?
The DS-RZ2EA-SB is a HP enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 18.2 GB and spindle speed 7,200 RPM, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of DS-RZ2EA-SB
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Designed for capacity tier, not write-intensive cache
Not a drop-in for desktop NAS without verifying caddy
Some firmware revs locked to specific RAID-controller families
Frequently Asked Questions about DS-RZ2EA-SB
Is the DS-RZ2EA-SB a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every DS-RZ2EA-SB as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the DS-RZ2EA-SB work with my RAID controller?
The DS-RZ2EA-SB operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the DS-RZ2EA-SB ship?
If in stock, the DS-RZ2EA-SB ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the DS-RZ2EA-SB?
New DS-RZ2EA-SB units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the DS-RZ2EA-SB?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the DS series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
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DS-RZ29L-VA — DS-RZ29L-VA - HP 4.3GB 7200RPM Ultra SCSI Single-Ended Narrow 50-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $317.31
DS-RZ2DA-WA — DS-RZ2DA-WA - HP 9.1GB 10000RPM Ultra-2 Wide SCSI non Hot-Plug LVD 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $365.29
DS-RZ2DD-16 — DS-RZ2DD-16 - HP 9.1GB 10000RPM Ultra-2 SCSI Hard Drive for AlphaServer 4100 — $140.36
DS-RZ2EA-SB-FRB — HP DS-RZ2EA-SB/FRB 18GB 7200RPM 3.5-inch Wide Ultra2 Hotplug SCSI Hard Drive — $231.27
DS-RZ2EA-SB-MP — HP DS-RZ2EA-SB/MP 18.2GB 7200RPM Ultra-2 Wide SCSI Hot-Pluggable 80-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $277.95
DS-RZ2EA-WA — DS-RZ2EA-WA - HP 18.2GB 7200RPM Ultra-2 Wide SCSI non Hot-Plug LVD 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive for HP 9000 Server R380/R390 — $191.38
DS-RZ2EA-WA-FRB — HP DS-RZ2EA-WA/FRB 18.2GB 7200RPM Ultra-2 Wide SCSI non Hot-Plug LVD 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive for HP 9000 Server R380/R390 — $467.16
DS-RZ2ED-15 — DS-RZ2ED-15 - HP 18.2GB 10000RPM Ultra-2 Wide SCSI Hot-Pluggable LVD 80-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $308.76
DS-RZ2ED-16 — DS-RZ2ED-16 - HP 18.2GB 10000RPM Ultra-2 SCSI 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $348.99
DS-RZ2ED-LS — DS-RZ2ED-LS - HP 18.2GB 7200RPM Ultra-2 Wide SCSI non Hot-Plug LVD 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $210.85
DS-RZ2EF-WA — DS-RZ2EF-WA - HP 18.2GB 10000RPM Ultra-2 SCSI non Hot-Plug LVD 68-Pin 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $308.13
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Hard Drive
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the DS-RZ2EA-SB, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the DS-RZ2EA-SB for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.