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779172-B21 Overview
779172-B21 is an HDD engineered for mission‐critical applications featuring a 3.5-inch form factor, a SATA III interface, and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. With a 10 TB storage capacity, 256 MB cache, and an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, this drive is built to meet the demands of high-access environments while delivering proven reliability and efficiency.
Designed for use in desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance environments, 779172-B21 incorporates advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, dual actuator, and vibration protection. It offers optimized power consumption with approximately 10 Watts during read/write operations and around 6 Watts in idle mode, making it ideally suited for data centers and other performance-critical applications.
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779172-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 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)
- 10 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
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 779172-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 4.0 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
779172-B21 Use Case
Accelerating High-Volume Transactional Databases with 779172-B21-HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SFF SSD
In a financial services datacenter running HPE ProLiant Gen8 and newer servers, the 779172-B21-HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Warranty SSD is deployed as primary storage for Oracle and SQL Server OLTP workloads. By delivering sustained 200,000 IOPS and sub-500µs write latency under heavy mixed workloads, it reduces query response times by 40%, ensures 99.999% uptime for trading systems, and accelerates transaction throughput. The outcome is real-time risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and a measurable boost in customer satisfaction.
Optimizing Enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SSD (779172-B21)
A global enterprise deploys the 779172-B21-HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SFF SSD on HPE Gen8 and later servers to power a 1,000-seat VMware Horizon VDI environment. Consistent sub-millisecond write latency at 100,000 IOPS enables fast boot storms and simultaneous user logins, cutting average login times by 30% and boosting productivity. The high endurance of this SSD under write-intensive desktop workloads also reduces storage refresh cycles, lowering total cost of ownership by 25% over three years.
Enabling Real-Time Analytics and Logging for E-Commerce Platforms with 779172-B21-HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SSD
An online retailer running microservices on HPE Gen8+ servers leverages the 779172-B21-HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SFF SSD to ingest and process high-frequency transaction logs and clickstream data. The drive’s 12G SAS interface and write-optimized endurance accelerate data pipeline ingestion by 3× and deliver sub-millisecond write performance. As a result, real-time dashboards update instantly for dynamic pricing and personalized recommendations, driving a 5% increase in checkout conversion rates and ensuring consistent performance backed by a three-year warranty.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 779172-B21 |  Q2R41A |  756657-B21 |  875317-B21 |  802586-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage |
| 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 | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 10 Watts | 9 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 4 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 779172-B21 | Q2R41A Enterprise HDD | 756657-B21 High Performance Desktop HDD | 875317-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD | 802586-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.63 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.0 inches | 7.13 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 7.1 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.50 lbs | 1.55 lbs | 3.3 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hifza Noor
5
Stable performance for demanding workloads.
J
Johan Lindgren
4
Good endurance and consistent latency.
Z
Zubair Shah
4
Reliable SSD for Gen8 environments.
M
Marcus Hill
4
Enterprise WI SSD that delivers.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SFF SSD (SKU: 779172-B21)?
The HPE 800GB SAS 12G Write Intensive SFF SSD (SKU: 779172-B21) is a 2.5-inch, enterprise-grade solid-state drive designed for heavy write workloads in Gen8 and newer HPE ProLiant servers.
What are the key specifications of SKU 779172-B21?
This SSD offers 800 GB capacity, SAS 12 Gb/s interface, up to 510 MB/s sequential read, 300 MB/s sequential write, and a 2.5-inch small form factor.
Which HPE servers are compatible with this SSD?
The SSD is fully supported in HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 and all later models that feature SAS 12 Gb/s drive bays.
What warranty does the HPE 800GB SAS Write Intensive SSD include?
It comes with a standard three-year HPE limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship when installed in supported HPE servers.