What does 512e mean in the description of this hard drive?
New HPE 900GB 12G SAS 15K ENT 2.5" Hard Drive 870795-001 870759-B21
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Apr 16, 2026 - 09:27 AM
512e stands for "512-byte emulation," which allows the drive to be compatible with systems that expect 512-byte sector sizes, providing broader compatibility while using advanced physical sector sizes for better performance.
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