SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives are the enterprise standard for servers, data centers, and storage arrays. Offering higher reliability, faster speeds, and dual-port connectivity compared to SATA, SAS drives are designed for mission-critical 24/7 workloads where downtime is not an option.

SAS drives offer key advantages: higher RPM options (10K and 15K RPM for HDDs), dual-port failover capability, full-duplex communication, and better error handling. They're available as both HDDs (for capacity) and SSDs (for performance). Note: SAS drives require a SAS controller or HBA — they won't work with standard SATA ports.

Below you'll find SAS drives currently available on Amazon, sorted by price per TB. Many are refurbished enterprise pulls offering excellent value for homelab and small business use.

Browse SAS Drives by Type

10K RPM SAS HDDs

Balance of capacity and performance. Common in enterprise storage arrays. Lower latency than 7.2K.

Best for: Database, Virtual Machines, Servers

15K RPM SAS HDDs

Fastest spinning HDDs available. Lowest latency for transactional workloads. Usually smaller capacity.

Best for: High-IOPS, Transaction Processing

7.2K RPM SAS HDDs

Nearline SAS for maximum capacity. Same speed as SATA but with SAS reliability features.

Best for: Bulk Storage, Backup, Archive

SAS SSDs

Enterprise SSDs with SAS interface. Extreme endurance and reliability for write-intensive workloads.

Best for: Enterprise, High Endurance

Refurbished SAS Drives

Enterprise pulls at fraction of new cost. Great value for homelab and budget enterprise.

Best for: Homelab, Budget, Testing

High-Capacity SAS (4TB+)

Large nearline SAS drives for bulk enterprise storage with SAS reliability.

Best for: Storage Arrays, Data Centers

All SAS Drives — Sorted by Price Per TB

Compare SAS hard drives and SSDs for enterprise and homelab use. Click any column to sort. Prices updated hourly from Amazon.

Product	Capacity	Price	$ / TB	Price Drop	Brand	Interface
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 3TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SAS 6Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MD3TSAS12872E) - [ NOT a SATA HDD ] (Renewed)	3.00 TB	$33.99	$11.33	+13%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
Seagate Constellation 3TB ES.2 ST33000650SS 3.5in Enterprise SAS Hard Drive (Renewed)	3.00 TB	$34.90	$11.63	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Dell 6TB 7.2K 6Gbps NL SAS 3.5 HDD (NWCCG) (Renewed)	6.00 TB	$69.99	$11.67	+0%	Dell	SAS
Seagate 3TB Enterprise Capacity SAS 6Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive (ST3000NM0023) (Renewed)	3.00 TB	$35.00	$11.67	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Seagate ST3000NM0023 3TB SAS 3.5 6GBPS 7.2K	3.00 TB	$36.00	$12.00	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HGST 4TB 7.2K 12G LFF SAS Hard Drive (Renewed)	4.00 TB	$49.99	$12.50	+0%	HGST	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MD6TSAS12872E) - [NOT a SATA HDD] (Renewed)	6.00 TB	$79.99	$13.33	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
HP 4TB 6G SAS 7.2KRPM LFF HDD 695510-B21	4.00 TB	$55.00	$13.75	+0%	HP	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MDD 18TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD18TSAS25672E) - [Not a SATA HDD] (Renewed)	18.00 TB	$249.99	$13.89	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
HP 695842-001 4TB 6G SAS 7.2KRPM LFF HD	4.00 TB	$55.99	$14.00	+0%	HP	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 22TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD22TSAS25672E) - [NOT a SATA HDD] (Renewed)	22.00 TB	$309.99	$14.09	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
Dell DRMYH-CML COMPELLENT 4TB NL SAS 3.5 Drive (Renewed)	4.00 TB	$56.39	$14.10	+0%	Dell	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MDD 18TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD18TSAS25672E) - [Not a SATA HDD]	18.00 TB	$259.99	$14.44	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 22TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD22TSAS25672E) - [NOT a SATA HDD]	22.00 TB	$319.99	$14.55	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MD6TSAS12872E) - [NOT a SATA HDD] (Renewed)	6.00 TB	$89.95	$14.99	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
Hpe ST31000640SS 1TB 7.2K DP LFF SAS Hard Drive	1.00 TB	$14.99	$14.99	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
Seagate Constellation 3TB ES.2 ST33000650SS 3.5" Enterprise SAS Hard Drive	3.00 TB	$45.00	$15.00	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Dell 529FG 4TB 7.2K 3.5 SAS 6GBPS Hard Drive (Renewed)	4.00 TB	$60.00	$15.00	+0%	Dell	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MDD 10TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD10TSAS25672E) - [NOT a SATA HDD] (Renewed)	10.00 TB	$149.99	$15.00	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
Genuine HUS724030ALS640 3TB 7.2K 6G LFF SAS Drive Original	3.00 TB	$45.39	$15.13	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 20TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD20TSAS25672E) - [NOT a SATA HDD]	20.00 TB	$309.99	$15.50	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 20TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD20TSAS25672E) - [NOT a SATA HDD] (Renewed)	20.00 TB	$309.99	$15.50	+0%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
DELL 1P7DP dell 2TB 3.5 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Enterpise Internal Hard Drive (Renewed)	2.00 TB	$34.00	$17.00	+0%	Dell	SAS
MDD 10TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SAS 12.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive (MDD10TSAS25672E) - [NOT A SATA HDD]	10.00 TB	$169.99	$17.00	+6%	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA	SAS
HGST Ultrastar HUS723030ALS640 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gbps 3.5-inch 64MB Cache Enterprise Internal Bare or OEM Hard Disk Drives (Renewed)	3.00 TB	$54.00	$18.00	+0%	Hitachi	SAS
HGST Ultrastar He8 HUH728080AL5200 \| 0F23268 \| 8TB 7.2K RPM 128MB Cache SAS 12Gb/s 512E 3.5" Helium Platform Enterprise Hard Drive Bare Drive	8.00 TB	$149.00	$18.63	+0%	Western Digital	SAS
Seagate Constellation ES 4TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SAS 128 MB Cache 3.5 Inch Self Encrypting FIPS 140-2 Internal Hard Drive ST4000NM0063 (Renewed)	4.00 TB	$75.00	$18.75	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HP 695842-001 4TB 6G SAS 7.2KRPM LFF HD	4.00 TB	$82.25	$20.56	+0%	HP	SAS
MB3000FBUCN-SC - HP MB3000FBUCN-SC HP 3TB 7.2K 6G LFF SAS SC HARD DRIVE (Renewed)	3.00 TB	$63.00	$21.00	+0%	HP	SAS
DELL 012GYY DELL 4TB 6G 7.2K LFF SAS HARD DRIVE (Renewed)	4.00 TB	$85.00	$21.25	+0%	Dell	SAS
HUS726060AL5210 HGST 6TB 7.2K 12G LFF SAS Hard Drive	6.00 TB	$128.99	$21.50	+0%	HGST	SAS
Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD 8TB 7200 RPM 4Kn SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Enterprise SED Internal Hard Drive (ST8000NM0095) (Certified Refurbished)	8.00 TB	$175.00	$21.88	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Dell MG03SCA200-DELL 2TB 7.2K 6G LFF SAS Hard Drive	2.00 TB	$44.00	$22.00	+0%	Dell	SAS
HGST 0F31052 3.5inch 14TB 7200RPM 512MB SAS 12Gb/s 512e SE Ultrastar DC HC530 Bare	14.00 TB	$314.49	$22.46	+0%	HGST	SAS
Genuine 872745-001 4TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF SC DS Hard Drive Original	4.00 TB	$89.99	$22.50	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
Dell M40TH 8TB 7.2K 12G LFF SAS 512E Hard Drive	8.00 TB	$184.73	$23.09	+0%	Dell	SAS
Dell Supp 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5in	8.00 TB	$185.00	$23.13	+0%	Dell	SAS
Seagate ST16000NM002G-R - Seagate 16TB 3.5" SAS 7.2K 12Gb/s Hard Drive (Renewed)	16.00 TB	$374.45	$23.40	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HGST 12TB HDD 7.2K RPM 3.5" 12Gb/s SAS Hard Disk Drive Model: HUH721212AL5200 DP/N: 9HXK6	12.00 TB	$288.99	$24.08	+0%	HGST	SAS
Hpe 846523-004 4TB 7.2K 12G MIDLINE LFF SAS SC Hard Drive	4.00 TB	$98.00	$24.50	+0%	HP	SAS
Dell 4TB HDD SAS 3,5 Inch 7,2K Near Line, 202V7 (Near Line)	4.00 TB	$98.00	$24.50	+0%	Dell	SAS
Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD V.6 (Helium) Hard Drive 10 TB SAS 12Gb/S (ST10000NM0226)	10.00 TB	$264.45	$26.45	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HGST 0F27353 ULTRASTAR HE10 3.5 inch10TB SAS 12Gb/s 256MB 7200RPM 512e TCG Retail	10.00 TB	$268.75	$26.88	+0%	HGST	SAS
HP 508011-001 1TB 6G SAS 7.2K RPM LFF HD - 507614-B21, 649327-001 (Renewed)	1.00 TB	$26.99	$26.99	+0%	HP	SAS
Hpe 834031-B21 8TB 7.2K LFF SAS Hard Drive	8.00 TB	$219.05	$27.38	+0%	HP	SAS
Seagate Constellation ES 4TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SAS 128 MB Cache 3.5 Inch Self Encrypting Internal Hard Drive ST4000NM0043	4.00 TB	$113.27	$28.32	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Seagate Exos 12TB 3.5 7200RPM 256MB SAS 12GB s Enterprise Bare HDD ST12000NM0027	12.00 TB	$340.00	$28.33	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Dell 9W5WV 1TB 7.2K ENT SAS 2.5 6GBPs Hard Drive (Renewed)	1.00 TB	$29.00	$29.00	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Seagate Enterprise Capacity ST10000NM0096 10TB 7200RPM SAS 12.0 GB/S 256MB Enterprise Hard Drive	10.00 TB	$294.45	$29.45	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Seagate 4TB Enterprise Capacity SAS 12Gb s 512n 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Model ST4000NM0025	4.00 TB	$118.99	$29.75	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HGST Ultrastar HE10 \| HUH721010AL5200 \| 0F27352 \| 10TB 7200 RPM SAS 12.0GB/S 256MB Cache 3.5" Inch \| Instant Secure Erase \| 512E \| Helium Platform Enterprise Internal Bare Hard Disk Drive	10.00 TB	$299.45	$29.95	+0%	Hitachi	SAS
HGST WD Ultrastar DC HC530 WUH721414AL5204 - Hard Drive, 0F31052 (WUH721414AL5204 - Hard Drive 14 TB Internal (Desktop) 3.5 (in 3.5 Carrier) SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM Buffer: 512)	14.00 TB	$424.45	$30.32	+0%	HGST	SAS
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K Lff LP HE 512E DS HDD	12.00 TB	$364.00	$30.33	+0%	Hewlett Packard Enterprise	SAS
HP P2000 2TB 6G SAS 7.2K 3.5IN MDL HDD Storageworks P2000 2TB 6G SAS 7.2K Lff	2.00 TB	$62.00	$31.00	+0%	HP	SAS
Dell VJ7CD 1.8TB 10K SAS 2.5 12G 512E HDD	1.80 TB	$59.47	$33.04	+0%	Dell	SAS
Seagate Enterprise Capacity ST6000NM0095 6TB 7200RPM SAS 12.0 GB/S 256MB 512E Enterprise Hard Drive	6.00 TB	$199.00	$33.17	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HUS726060ALS641 HGST 6TB 7.2K 6G SAS LFF 6G Hard Drive	6.00 TB	$199.00	$33.17	+0%	HGST	SAS
Dell 1.2TB 2.5" 10K SAS 12Gbs HDD (89D42) (Certified Refurbished)	1.20 TB	$40.00	$33.33	+0%	Dell	SAS
Dell 1TB 7.2K 2.5" NL SAS 12Gbs HDD (56M6W) (Renewed)	1.00 TB	$34.55	$34.55	+0%	Dell	SAS
HUS726040ALS210 HGST 4TB 7.2K 12G LFF SAS Hard Drive	4.00 TB	$139.00	$34.75	+0%	HGST	SAS
Dell 36RH9 - Dell 1.2TB 2.5" SAS 10K 6Gb/s Hard Drive	1.20 TB	$43.87	$36.56	+0%	Dell	SAS
HP 781578-001 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K HDD	1.20 TB	$44.00	$36.67	+0%	HP	SAS
TOSHIBA Dell 1.8TB 10K 12Gbps SAS 2.5 HDD 4Kn (383N9) (Certified Refurbished)	1.80 TB	$66.44	$36.91	+0%	TOSHIBA	SAS
HGST, a Western Digital Company Ultrastar HE8 8000GB 128MB 7200RPM SAS Ultra 4KN SE 128MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare or OEM Drives 0F23654	8.00 TB	$300.00	$37.50	+0%	HGST	SAS
Toshiba MG08 3.5" 16000 GB SAS	16.00 TB	$602.00	$37.63	+0%	TOSHIBA	SAS
HP 653959-001 3TB 7.2K 6G Lff SAS SC 3.5" Hot Swap Hard Drive	3.00 TB	$118.75	$39.58	+0%	HP	SAS
2TB 7.2K 2.5in 12Gbps SAS Hard Drive (Genuine Dell) (FVX7C) (Renewed)	2.00 TB	$80.00	$40.00	-2%	Dell	SAS
HGST 1.2TB HDD 10K RPM 2.5" 12Gb/s SAS Hard Disk Drive Model: HUC101812CSS200 DP/N: 0KV02	1.20 TB	$50.00	$41.67	-7%	HGST	SAS
TDSourcing Hard Drive - encrypted - 12 TB - hot-swap - 3.5" - SAS 12Gb/s - NL - 7200 RPM - FIPS 140 - Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) - for Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd (3.5")	12.00 TB	$514.25	$42.85	+0%	TDSourcing	SAS
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 6TB LFF SAS Midline HDD SC 12Gb/s, 7,200 RPM, 3.5-inch, 761497-001, 846514-B21 (12Gb/s, 7,200 RPM, 3.5-inch)	6.00 TB	$259.45	$43.24	+0%	HP	SAS
Toshiba 1.8TB HDD 10K RPM 2.5" 12Gb/s SAS Hard Disk Drive Model: AL14SEB18EQY DP/N: 2TRM4 (Renewed)	1.80 TB	$79.25	$44.03	+0%	TOSHIBA	SAS
Dell Huc101212Css600-Dell Dell 1.2Tb 10K 6Gbps Sas 2.5'' Hard Drive	1.20 TB	$52.99	$44.16	+0%	Dell	SAS
HP 781578-001 Drive HD 1.2TB 12G 10K 2.5 SAS ENT SC (Renewed)	1.20 TB	$56.00	$46.67	+0%	HP	SAS
Seagate 1.2TB HDD 10K RPM 2.5" 12Gb/s SAS Hard Disk Drive Model: ST1200MM0088 DP/N: WXPCX	1.20 TB	$57.00	$47.50	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Hewlett Packard Enterprise 12TB SAS 7200 RPM LFF LP HE512E DS HDD PL-SI	12.00 TB	$588.62	$49.05	+0%	Hewlett Packard Enterprise	SAS
Dell HDD 1,2TB 10K SAS 12G, WXPCX (Hot Plug)	1.20 TB	$60.00	$50.00	+0%	Dell	SAS
HP 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K 2.5in SC ENT HDD 781518-B21	1.20 TB	$68.99	$57.49	+0%	HP	SAS
HP 1.8TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF 2.5 in 791034-B21 Hard Drive (Renewed)	1.80 TB	$106.00	$58.89	+0%	HP	SAS
HEWLETT PACKARD MB4000JVYZQ HPE 4TB 12G MIDLINE 7.2K LFF SAS Hard Drive	4.00 TB	$269.98	$67.50	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
9XNF6 DELL 1.2TB 12G 10K SFF SAS Hard Drive	1.20 TB	$82.00	$68.33	+0%	Dell	SAS
HP MB1000FAMYU MB1000FAMYU HP 1TB 7.2K 6G LFF SAS HARD DRIVE	1.00 TB	$68.99	$68.99	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
Seagate 1.2TB HDD 10K RPM 2.5" 12Gb/s SAS Hard Disk Drive Model: ST1200MM0099 DP/N: G2G54	1.20 TB	$84.00	$70.00	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Dell 400-ATJS 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS 512E 2.5IN HOT-Plug 3.5IN HYB CARR - (Components > Internal Hard Drives)	1.80 TB	$126.00	$70.00	+0%	Dell	SAS
HEWLETT PACKARD 719770-002 HPE 2TB 7.2K 6G LFF SAS P2000 Hard Drive	2.00 TB	$145.00	$72.50	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HDD 4TB 12G 7.2K LFF SAS DS SC 872745-001, 3.5", 4000 GB, 872487-B21 (872745-001, 3.5, 4000 GB, 7200 RPM)	4.00 TB	$294.00	$73.50	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
Hpe EG1200JEMDA 1.2TB 12G 10K SFF SAS SC Hard Drive	1.20 TB	$95.00	$79.17	+0%	HP	SAS
HPE 2TB 12G SAS 7.2K 3.5IN MDL LP HDD	2.00 TB	$175.00	$87.50	+0%	HP	SAS
HP 781578-001 Drive HD 1.2TB 12G 10K 2.5 SAS ENT SC	1.20 TB	$106.69	$88.91	+0%	HP	SAS
HP 787648-001 MSA 1.2TB 12G SAS 10K SFF (Renewed)	1.20 TB	$107.33	$89.44	+0%	HP	SAS
X356A-R6, SP-356A-R6 ($369 ea.) NetApp 3.8TB, SAS, SSD, 12Gbps, 2.5" -1 Year Replacement Warranty! for DS2246, DS224C, FAS2552, FAS2650. Professionally Tested and Certified.	3.80 TB	$369.00	$97.11	+0%	Generic	SAS
Seagate ST1200MM0129 1.20 TB Hard Drive - 2.5' Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)	1.20 TB	$120.00	$100.00	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HEWLETT PACKARD MB2000FBUCL HPE 2TB 7.2K 6G LFF SAS Hard Drive	2.00 TB	$203.00	$101.50	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
EG001200JWJNQ HPE 1.2TB 12G 10K SFF SAS SC Hard Drive	1.20 TB	$125.00	$104.17	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
HEWLETT PACKARD MB1000FBZPL HPE 1TB 7.2K DP LFF SAS Hard Drive	1.00 TB	$107.33	$107.33	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
Genuine EG001800JWJNR 1.8TB 10K 12G SAS SFF SC DS Hard Drive Original	1.80 TB	$195.00	$108.33	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
Original HPE 846524-B21 1TB 3.5-inch LFF SAS 12Gb/s 7.2K RPM 512n Midline (MDL) Digitally Signed (DS) Hot-Plug Hard Drive in G8 G9 G10 (Gen8 Gen9 Gen10) SmartDrive Carrier (SC)	1.00 TB	$122.66	$122.66	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
EG1800JEMDB HPE 1.8TB 12G SAS 10K SFF SC Hard Drive	1.80 TB	$222.21	$123.45	+0%	HP	SAS
Genuine MM1000JEFRB 1TB SAS 12G 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD Original	1.00 TB	$130.01	$130.01	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
HP Enterprise 1.8TB 12gb/s SAS 10K SFF 2.5-inch SC 512e Digitally Signed, 872481-B21	1.80 TB	$236.03	$131.13	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
Seagate 2.4TB HDD 10K RPM 2.5" 12Gb/s SAS Hard Disk Drive Model: ST2400MM0159 DP/N: RWR8F	2.40 TB	$317.00	$132.08	+0%	Seagate	SAS
HPE 881457-B21 881507-001 2.4TB 10000RPM 2.5inch SFF 512e Digitally Signed Firmware SAS-12Gbps Smart Carrier Enterprise Hard Drive	2.40 TB	$317.99	$132.50	+0%	HP	SAS
Dell 401-ABHQ 2.4TB 10K SAS 12G 2.5" PE-Series 14G PowerEdge Servers	2.40 TB	$322.00	$134.17	+0%	Dell	SAS
Genuine MZ-ILS1T9N PM1633a 1.9TB TLC SAS 12Gbps 2.5in SSD Original	1.90 TB	$256.00	$134.74	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
HP/Samsung PM1643 MZILT7T6HMLA 7.68TB 1 DWPD SAS 12Gb/s 3D TLC 2.5in Enterprise SSD (Renewed)	7.68 TB	$1,039.99	$135.42	+0%	HP	SAS
Genuine M5B-M3R8SS PM1643a 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps 2.5 SSD Original	3.84 TB	$525.00	$136.72	+0%	Generic	SAS
HEWLETT PACKARD MM1000JFJTH HPE 1TB 7.2K 12G SFF SAS SC Hard Drive	1.00 TB	$140.00	$140.00	+0%	HEWLETT PACKARD	SAS
Genuine MZILT3T8HBLS-00AHI PM1643a 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps 2.5 SSD Original	3.84 TB	$540.00	$140.63	+0%	Generic	SAS
Seagate Exos 10E2400 ST1200MM0129 1.2TB (16GB Flash) Internal 2.5" SFF SAS 12Gbps 10000RPM Buffer Memory 256MB	1.20 TB	$179.00	$149.17	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Estore HPE 881457-B21 881507-001 2.4TB 12G 10K SFF SAS SC DS New Factory Sealed	2.40 TB	$360.00	$150.00	+0%	estore	SAS
Dell 400-AGVZ (M74WP) 1.20 TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5" Internal Self-encrypting Hard Drive	1.20 TB	$189.00	$157.50	+0%	Dell	SAS
Genuine Original EG001200JWJNK MSA 1.2TB SAS 12G 10K SFF DP HDD	1.20 TB	$210.00	$175.00	+0%	Generic	SAS
Genuine EG002400JWJNT 2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512e DS HDD Original	2.40 TB	$430.00	$179.17	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
PNTQOKGQX Exos 10E2400 SAS HDD ST2400MM0129 2.5 Inch 2.4TB 10000 RPM 12G Server Hard Drive Enterprise Storage for Server	2.40 TB	$524.66	$218.61	+1%	PNTQOKGQX	SAS
Dell 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gbps 512n 2.5in Hot-Plug Hard, 0400-ATJM, 832000 (512n 2.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive 3.5in HYB CARR)	1.20 TB	$270.16	$225.13	+0%	Dell	SAS
Dell 3.84TB SSD SAS Read Intensive 12GBPS	3.84 TB	$899.00	$234.11	+0%	Dell	SAS
HPE 6.4TB SAS MU SFF SC DS SSD	6.40 TB	$1,499.50	$234.30	+0%	HP	SAS
Genuine MZ-ILG6T40, MZILG6T4HBLA, P42574-004, P49057-B21, P49751-001 PM1655 6.4TB SAS 24G Mixed USE SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD Original	6.40 TB	$1,500.00	$234.38	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
Seagate Nytro 3350 XS15360SE70045 - SSD - Scaled Endurance - 15.36 TB - SAS 12Gb/s	15.36 TB	$3,729.95	$242.84	+0%	Seagate	SAS
Water Panther Arsenal 15.36TB SAS 24Gb/s 2.5" DAS SSD	15.36 TB	$3,799.00	$247.33	+0%	Water Panther	SAS
Genuine P49036-B21 3.84TB SAS 24G Read Intensive SFF SC PM1653 Private SSD Original	3.84 TB	$998.00	$259.90	+0%	Generic	SAS
Genuine RVYD5 7.68TB 12Gbps SAS Read Intensive 2.5" SSD 0RVYD5 PM1643 MZ-1LT7T6A Original	7.68 TB	$2,263.20	$294.69	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
PowerEdge Dell R740xd Server \| 2X Silver 4210-2.2GHz = 20 Core \| 192GB \| 12x 6TB SAS (Renewed)	6.00 TB	$1,843.00	$307.17	+0%	PowerEdge	SAS
Genuine P36999-B21 1.92TB 12G SAS RI SFF SC DS SSD DRIVE-11 Bulk 0 HRS Original	1.92 TB	$594.99	$309.89	+0%	Genuine Original	SAS
1.2TB 10K 6G 2.5" SAS Drives Compatble with R610 R620 R630 R710 R720 R730 R310 R410 R510 T610 T710 R910 R810 R720XD R730XD	1.20 TB	$375.00	$312.50	+0%	Generic	SAS
1.8TB 10K 12G SAS 2.5-inch - Lot of 6 - for R350 R450 R550 R650 R650XS R6515 R6525 R750 R7515 R7525	1.80 TB	$585.00	$325.00	+0%	Generic	SAS
Genuine P40472-B21 3.84TB SAS 24G RI SFF BC PM6 SSD Original	3.84 TB	$1,350.00	$351.56	+0%	Generic	SAS

Frequently Asked Questions About SAS Drives

What is the difference between SAS and SATA drives?

SAS drives are enterprise-grade with higher reliability and performance. Key differences: Speed: SAS supports up to 12 Gb/s vs SATA's 6 Gb/s. Dual-port: SAS drives have two ports for failover; SATA has one. Full-duplex: SAS can read and write simultaneously; SATA is half-duplex. Error handling: SAS has better SCSI command set for enterprise features. RPM options: SAS offers 10K and 15K RPM; SATA maxes at 7200. SAS drives cost more but are built for 24/7 mission-critical use.

Can I use SAS drives with a regular SATA port?

No, SAS drives require a SAS controller or HBA (Host Bus Adapter). The connectors look similar but are not compatible. However, SATA drives CAN work with SAS controllers — SAS is backward compatible with SATA. For homelab use, you can get used SAS HBAs (like LSI 9211-8i) for $20-50 that work great. Many server motherboards include onboard SAS controllers. If you're building new, verify your hardware supports SAS before buying SAS drives.

Are SAS drives worth it for a home server or NAS?

It depends. Advantages: enterprise reliability, great value on refurbished drives, 10K/15K RPM options for speed. Disadvantages: requires SAS controller, louder than consumer drives, higher power consumption. For homelab enthusiasts: refurbished SAS drives offer amazing $/TB value. For typical home NAS: SATA drives (IronWolf, Red Plus) are simpler and quieter. If you already have a server with SAS, definitely use SAS drives. If building new, SATA is usually more practical unless you specifically need SAS features.

What does 10K and 15K RPM mean for SAS drives?

RPM (rotations per minute) indicates spindle speed. 15K RPM: Fastest, lowest latency (~2ms), best for random I/O and transactions, typically smaller capacity (300GB-900GB). 10K RPM: Good balance, moderate latency (~3ms), larger capacities available (up to 2.4TB). 7.2K RPM (Nearline): Same as SATA speed (~4.2ms), highest capacity (up to 18TB+), best $/TB. For databases and VMs, 10K/15K reduces latency. For bulk storage, 7.2K nearline SAS offers capacity with SAS reliability.

Are refurbished SAS drives reliable?

Generally yes, with caveats. Enterprise drives are built for 5+ years of 24/7 use — many refurbished drives have plenty of life left. Check SMART data (power-on hours, reallocated sectors) before heavy use. Buy from reputable sellers with warranties (30-90 days typical). Enterprise drives have higher rated workloads (550TB/year) than consumer drives. For critical data: use RAID and backups regardless. For homelab/testing: refurbished SAS is excellent value. Avoid drives with high reallocated sector counts or errors.

SAS vs NVMe for enterprise — which is better?

NVMe is faster; SAS is mature and proven.NVMe SSDs: Higher throughput and IOPS, lower latency, newer technology, uses PCIe lanes. SAS SSDs: Proven enterprise reliability, works with existing SAS infrastructure, dual-port redundancy, mature ecosystem. For new builds: NVMe is increasingly preferred. For existing SAS infrastructure: SAS SSDs drop in without changes. For maximum reliability: SAS dual-port provides hardware-level redundancy. Both are excellent for enterprise; NVMe is the future but SAS remains standard in many data centers.

What SAS controller do I need for homelab?

Popular homelab choices: LSI 9211-8i (8-port, IT mode for JBOD/ZFS, ~$25-40 used), LSI 9207-8i (newer version), Dell H310 (flashed to IT mode), or HP H220. These support SATA and SAS drives. For hardware RAID: LSI 9361-8i or similar. For ZFS/software RAID: use IT mode (passthrough) controllers. SAS3 (12 Gb/s) controllers are recommended for newer drives but SAS2 (6 Gb/s) works fine for HDDs. Get appropriate SAS cables (SFF-8087 to SFF-8482 for drives).

How loud are SAS drives?

SAS drives are generally louder than consumer SATA drives.15K RPM: Loudest, noticeable whine, not ideal for living spaces. 10K RPM: Moderate noise, audible but manageable. 7.2K Nearline: Similar to consumer drives, reasonable noise levels. Enterprise drives prioritize performance over acoustics — they're designed for data centers with dedicated cooling. For home office: consider 7.2K nearline or accept some noise. For quiet environments: SATA consumer drives or SSDs are better choices.