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HP 600GB 6G SAS 15K 3.5IN HGST 666968-B21
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- HP 600GB 6G SAS 15K 3.5IN HGST 666968-B21
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533871-003 Overview
533871-003 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise environments, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It operates at 7200 RPM, delivering a dependable storage capacity of 4 TB and a robust 128 MB cache. The drive is built to manage intensive data operations with an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr and is designed for server, desktop, NAS, and surveillance applications.
This model is further advanced with features such as a helium-sealed design, dual actuator technology, and vibration protection, all contributing to its enhanced reliability and optimal power efficiency. With low power consumption during read/write operations (8 Watts) and idle (6 Watts), along with rigorous standards that include an MTBF rated at 1,000,000 hours, 533871-003 is ideally suited for demanding data centers and enterprise storage solutions.
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533871-003 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hpe
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 128 MB
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- 533871-003 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 1.6 lbs
533871-003 Use Case
Optimizing Virtual Machine Performance in VMware vSphere Clusters
A global retail enterprise deploys the HP 600GB 6G SAS 15K (HGST 666968-B21) in its VMware vSphere cluster to host hundreds of transaction-heavy VMs. The high spindle speed and enterprise-grade reliability deliver sub-2ms latency, boosting VM I/O throughput by 40% and ensuring consistent user experience during peak shopping seasons.
Accelerating Real-Time Financial Transactions in High-Frequency Trading
A leading investment bank integrates the 600GB 6G SAS 15K HGST drive (533871-003-HP) into its low-latency trading servers to process millions of orders per second. The drive’s 15K RPM performance and 6Gb/s bandwidth reduce read/write delays to microseconds, enabling firms to execute trades faster and capture sub-penny arbitrage opportunities.
Ensuring High-Throughput Backup and Archival in Enterprise Data Centers
An international law firm implements the HP 600GB SAS 15K HGST (666968-B21) in its backup appliances to streamline nightly snapshot and archival jobs across petabytes of case data. The drive’s sustained transfer rates and robust MTBF profile cut backup windows by 30% and guarantee rapid, failure-resistant restores for regulatory compliance.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 533871-003 |  2LU81AA#ABB |  T6U42AA |  508312-001 |  K4T76AA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 W | 8.5 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 6 W | 5.2 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 0–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | 533871-003 Enterprise HDD | 2LU81AA#ABB Enterprise SAS HDD 10TB | T6U42AA High Performance 4TB Helium Sealed Enterprise HDD | 508312-001 | K4T76AA |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.01 inches |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.75 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
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Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
E
Edward Lawson
Reviewed on the 5 August 2018
5
15K SAS drive delivers strong IOPS.
H
Henry Walsh
Reviewed on the 23 January 2021
4
Reliable performance for databases.
J
Julian Reed
Reviewed on the 11 April 2024
4
Stable under heavy load.
M
Marcus Hill
Reviewed on the 4 November 2023
5
Enterprise grade HDD.
O
Oliver Trent
Reviewed on the 17 May 2022
5
Predictable latency.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP 533871-003 600GB SAS drive?
The HP 533871-003 drive provides 600GB of raw storage capacity, ideal for high-performance data applications.
Which interface does the HP 600GB 6G SAS 15K drive use?
This drive uses a 6.0 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for robust enterprise connectivity.
What is the spindle speed of the HGST 666968-B21 drive?
The HGST 666968-B21 spins at 15,000 RPM, delivering low latency and high IOPS for demanding workloads.
What form factor does the HP 600GB SAS drive support?
It features a 3.5-inch form factor, compatible with standard HP ProLiant and HPE server drive bays.
Is the HP 533871-003 drive hot-swappable?
Yes, this 3.5-inch SAS drive supports hot-swap functionality to ensure zero-downtime maintenance.
Which HP servers are compatible with the 6G SAS 15K drive?
This drive is compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers as well as select HPE BladeSystems.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this SAS drive?
The HP 533871-003 offers an MTBF of 2 million hours, reflecting high reliability in enterprise environments.
What are the typical power consumption figures?
This 15K SAS drive consumes approximately 11.0 W during active read/write and 8.5 W when idle.
Does this drive support RAID configurations?
Yes, the 6G SAS interface fully supports hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 on HP Smart Array controllers.
What is the average latency of the HGST 666968-B21?
With a 15,000 RPM spindle speed, it achieves an average latency of approximately 2 ms.
What operating environments are recommended?
The drive operates reliably between 5 °C to 55 °C and 8% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing).
How do I install the HP 600GB SAS drive in my server?
Insert the drive into an available SAS drive bay or caddy, secure it, and verify detection in the server’s RAID controller utility.
What is the warranty period for SKU 533871-003?
HP provides a standard three-year limited warranty, including parts replacement and hardware support.
How does this drive perform in virtualized environments?
The high IOPS and low latency deliver consistent performance for virtual machine storage and database workloads.
What shock and vibration tolerances does the drive have?
It withstands 2,000 G shock (peak) and 0.5 Grms vibration (operational), ensuring durability in rack-mounted servers.
How cost-effective is the HP 600GB 6G SAS 15K drive?
Balancing performance and price, this drive offers competitive cost-per-GB for high-transactional enterprise storage.