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658079-B21
HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty HDD
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658079-B21 Overview
658079-B21 is a high-performance HDD featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It spins at 7200 RPM to deliver a substantial 8 TB storage capacity paired with a 256 MB cache, making it well-suited for environments such as data centers, desktops, NAS, surveillance systems, and enterprise storage applications.
658079-B21 is engineered for demanding workloads with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours, and a reliability rating of 2,000,000 operating hours per year. It also boasts advanced features including a helium-sealed design, dual actuator technology, and effective vibration protection, all while operating at approximately 8 Watts during read/write cycles and 5 Watts when idle.
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658079-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- No
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 658079-B21 Enterprise Performance HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 1.65 lbs
658079-B21 Use Case
HPE 658079-B21 2TB SATA 6G Midline HDD for Regulatory Data Archiving
A regional bank deploys HPE 658079-B21-HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty HDDs in its compliance archive system, ensuring secure, low-power storage that cuts archival costs by 30% while meeting stringent retention policies.
High-Density Virtualization Storage with HPE 658079-B21
An enterprise IT team integrates HPE 658079-B21-HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDDs into its HPE SimpliVity hyper-converged infrastructure, boosting VM density by 25% and sustaining 100 MB/s sequential throughput for mixed-workload performance.
Reliable Remote Office Backup & Disaster Recovery
A nationwide retail chain equips remote sites with HPE 658079-B21-HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDDs for automated nightly backups, slashing RTO to under 2 hours, minimizing data loss and leveraging the included 1-year warranty for peace of mind.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 658079-B21 |  P07924-B21 |  858594-B21 |  K2P87A |  804668-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | 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 | 8 TB | 8 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 10 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | No | 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 | Single / Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 658079-B21 Enterprise Performance HDD | P07924-B21 Enterprise He-Sealed HDD | 858594-B21 Enterprise HDD | K2P87A High Performance Enterprise HDD | 804668-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.030 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.010 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.789 inches | 4.02 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.65 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.20 lbs | 1.75 lbs | 3.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hassan Ali
4
Stable performance and easy hot plug.
K
Kevin Liu
5
Good value capacity upgrade.
S
Shoaib Anwar
5
Works well in mixed environments.
L
Lars Nyberg
4
Reliable everyday storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE 658079-B21 HDD?
The HPE 658079-B21 HDD offers 2 TB of raw storage capacity, ideal for high-volume data archives and midline applications.
Which interface does the HPE 2 TB SATA 6G Midline HDD use?
This drive uses the SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring up to 600 MB/s theoretical transfer speeds and broad server compatibility.
What is the form factor of the HPE 658079-B21 HDD?
The HPE 658079-B21 is a large form factor (LFF) 3.5-inch drive, designed for standard rack-mount and tower servers.
What rotational speed does the HPE 2 TB Midline HDD deliver?
This HDD spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power efficiency for midline workloads.
What does “Midline” mean in HPE Midline HDD?
“Midline” indicates an enterprise-class drive optimized for secondary storage and moderate workloads with an emphasis on capacity and reliability.
Which HPE servers are compatible with SKU 658079-B21?
It is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers and HPE Apollo storage servers with LFF backplanes.
What does SC stand for in this HPE HDD model?
SC stands for Smart Carrier, the HPE hot-plug sled that simplifies drive installation and activity status monitoring.
What warranty comes with the HPE 2 TB SATA 6G Midline HDD?
This drive ships with a standard 1-year HPE limited warranty for parts and labor.
What is the average latency of the HPE 658079-B21 HDD?
With a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, the average rotational latency is approximately 4.16 ms.
Does the HPE 2 TB Midline HDD support Native Command Queuing (NCQ)?
Yes, it supports NCQ to optimize command execution order and improve random I/O performance.
What are the operating temperature specifications?
Operational temperature range is 5 °C to 55 °C (41 °F to 131 °F), with non-operating storage from –40 °C to 70 °C.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) rating?
This HPE Midline drive is rated at 1.2 million hours MTBF for high availability and reliability.
How do I install the HPE 658079-B21 HDD in my server?
Insert the Smart Carrier into an open LFF slot until it clicks, then confirm drive status via the enclosure LED.
Can I mix the HPE 2 TB Midline HDD with other drive types?
Yes, provided all drives share the same interface and form factor; mixing rotational speeds or types can impact performance.
What workloads is the HPE 2 TB SATA Midline HDD designed for?
It’s ideal for backup, archiving, multimedia streaming, and general file-sharing where capacity and cost-efficiency matter.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the drive?
The LFF drive measures 146 mm × 101.6 mm × 25.4 mm and weighs approximately 750 g.