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765466-B21 Overview

765466-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered to meet the demands of modern data centers and enterprise storage environments. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, SATA III interface, and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, delivering a robust 4 TB capacity with a 256 MB cache and an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr.

765466-B21 is enhanced with advanced features such as a helium-sealed design and dual actuator technology that provide superior vibration protection and efficient thermal management. Optimized for continuous operation in desktops, servers, NAS, and surveillance systems, it is rated with a 1,000,000-hour MTBF and designed for reliable 24/7 performance with carefully managed power consumption.

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765466-B21 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)
256 MB
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 250 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating
550 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)
8.5 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)
5 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
765466-B21
Height
1.03 inches
Width
5.79 inches
Depth
4.00 inches
Weight
1.82 lbs

765466-B21 Use Case

Tiered Storage Acceleration for SMB Virtualization

In a small-to-medium business data center running HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers, IT administrators deploy the 765466-B21-HPE 2TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K SFF (2.5in) SC 1yr Wty 512e HDD as the nearline tier in an HPE Smart Array P408i-a controller. This configuration offloads cold or infrequently accessed virtual machine images from expensive flash tiers onto high-capacity SAS drives. The result is a 40% reduction in storage spend per VM, consistent 150 MB/s throughput for non-critical workloads, and seamless scalability—while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability backed by a 1-year HPE warranty.

Cost-Efficient Enterprise Backup and Archive Repository

An enterprise backup administrator integrates the 765466-B21-HPE 2TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K SFF (2.5in) SC 1yr Wty 512e HDD into an HPE StoreOnce R1500 appliance for on-premises disk-to-disk backup and long-term archiving. This midline SAS solution offers 2 TB of high-density capacity per drive at 12 Gb/s throughput, enabling 25% faster daily snapshot retention compared to SATA alternatives. The outcome is a 3× longer retention window, predictable rebuild times under 90 minutes, and a 20% lower total cost of ownership for tiered backup storage.

Shared Media Streaming in Post-Production Environments

A post-production studio deploys the 765466-B21-HPE 2TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K SFF (2.5in) SC 1yr Wty 512e HDD in an HPE MSA 2050 SAN array to serve as the primary storage for 4K video assets. With guaranteed 12 Gb/s SAS connectivity and 7.2K RPM sustained I/O, editors experience smooth multitrack playback and concurrent render jobs without frame drops. This implementation increases multi-user throughput by 35%, reduces storage rack footprint by 40% versus 3.5-inch drives, and ensures data integrity with enterprise-class error recovery.

Product Comparison Table

HPE 2TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K SFF (2.5in) SC 1yr Wty 512e HDD765466-B21HP G8-G10 240GB 2.5 SATA 6G RI SSDP05924-B21HPE 2TB NVMe x4 Lanes Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SCN 3yr Warranty SSD764908-B21HP 800GB 2.5-INCH SFF SAS WI 12GB/S_X000D_ DS SSD_X000D_P09100-B21HPE 1.6TB PCIe x4 Lanes Read Intensive Mezzanine 3yr Warranty Card Supports Gen8 Servers and Beyond794605-B21
Product TypeHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard Drive
Drive TypeHDDHDDHDDHDDHDD
Use CaseDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageEnterprise StorageEnterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
InterfaceSATA IIISATA IIISAS 12Gb/sSATA IIISATA III
Form Factor3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch
Storage Capacity4 TB4 TB4 TB8 TB4 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)256 MB128 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB
Data Transfer RateUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 210 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating550 TB/yr180 TB/yr550 TB/yr550 TB/yr300 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)8.5 Watts8 Watts8 Watts8.5 Watts8 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)5 Watts4 Watts5 Watts5.0 Watts6 Watts
Encryption SupportAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bit
Helium SealedHelium-SealedHelium-SealedHelium-SealedHelium-SealedHelium-Sealed
Drive Bays SupportedMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bay
Vibration ProtectionYesYesYesYesYes
Advanced FeaturesDual ActuatorDual ActuatorDual ActuatorDual ActuatorDual Actuator
Operating Temperature5–55°C5–60°C5–60°C5–55°C5–60°C
Product Name765466-B21P05924-B21 Enterprise HDD764908-B21 Enterprise HDDP09100-B21 Enterprise HDD794605-B21 High Performance Hard Drive
Height1.03 inches1.03 inches1.03 inches1.03 inches1.03 inches
Width5.79 inches5.8 inches5.79 inches5.8 inches5.79 inches
Depth4.00 inches4.0 inches4.00 inches8.7 inches7.78 inches
Weight1.82 lbs2.0 lbs3.2 lbs1.5 lbs2.0 lbs

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Reviews & Ratings

M
Matthew King
4

Good midline drive for bulk storage. Reliable and cost-effective.

U
Usama Javed
5

Installed in backup infrastructure. No issues during continuous operation.

A
Anna M'ller
4

Stable performance and easy integration with existing systems.

R
Rehan Latif
5

Suitable for less latency-sensitive workloads. Performs consistently.

C
Colin Wright
5

Dependable HPE drive for everyday enterprise storage needs.

Questions & Answers

What is the HPE 2TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K SFF (2.5in) SC 1yr Wty 512e HDD?

The HPE 2TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K SFF (2.5in) SC HDD is a 2TB capacity, 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7,200 RPM, 2.5-inch small form factor drive with 512e sectors and a 1-year warranty.

What are the key specifications of this drive?

Key specs include 2TB capacity, 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7,200 RPM, 2.5″ SFF form factor, 512e sector size, single-port connectivity and a 1-year warranty.

Is this HDD compatible with HPE ProLiant servers?

Yes, it’s fully compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9 and Gen10 servers, as well as HPE storage enclosures that support 12Gb/s SAS drives.

What are the benefits of the 12Gb/s SAS interface?

The 12Gb/s SAS interface delivers up to 1.5 GB/s throughput, full-duplex transfer and enhanced reliability for demanding enterprise workloads.

What does 'Midline' mean in this context?

‘Midline’ drives balance cost and capacity for nearline storage, offering moderate performance at a lower price point than enterprise-class drives.

What is 512e sector size and why is it important?

512e emulates 512-byte sectors on 4K native platters, ensuring broad OS compatibility while improving storage efficiency and capacity utilization.

What warranty coverage does this HDD include?

This drive includes a 1-year HPE warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, with optional warranty extensions available.

How do I install the HPE 2TB SAS 12G Midline HDD?

Insert the drive into any HPE 2.5″ SAS bay—it's hot-swappable—and the HPE Smart Array controller auto-configures it on boot.

What are typical use cases for this HDD?

Ideal use cases include backup, archiving, sequential data storage and write-intensive midline workloads requiring high capacity.

What performance can I expect from this HDD?

You can achieve sustained sequential transfers up to 205 MB/s and an average latency of 4.16 ms for midline applications.

How can I monitor the drive’s health?

Use HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) or the HPE Smart Storage Administrator to view S.M.A.R.T. metrics and predictive failure alerts.

What form factor does this HDD use?

The drive uses a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF), fitting standard 2.5″ SAS bays in HPE servers and storage arrays.

Can I use this HDD in RAID configurations?

Yes, it supports hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 via HPE Smart Array controllers for enhanced data protection.

What is the drive’s MTBF rating?

This HDD is rated for 1.2 million hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), ensuring high reliability for midline storage.

Which operating systems are supported?

The drive is compatible with major operating systems including Microsoft Windows Server, Linux distributions and VMware ESXi.

How do I replace an existing drive with this model?

Power off or enter drive-fail mode, unlock the tray, slide out the old drive, insert the new HDD until it clicks, then rebuild via your RAID controller.