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779176-B21 Overview
779176-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, spinning at 7200 RPM. It features an 8 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB cache and is designed for heavy-duty enterprise workloads rated at 180 TB/yr, while boasting an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and reliability suitable for 24/7 operation.
Optimized for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications, 779176-B21 offers efficient power consumption with 8 Watts during read/write operations and 4 Watts in idle mode. Advanced features such as helium-sealing, vibration protection, and dual actuators ensure superior performance and durability under rigorous operating conditions.
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779176-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Hpe
- 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
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 4 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
- 779176-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 5.78 inches
- Weight
- 2.45 lbs
779176-B21 Use Case
Low-Latency Financial Transaction Processing with HP 779176-B21-KIT 1.6TB SSD SAS 12G
In a high-frequency trading environment, deploying the HP 779176-B21-KIT 1.6TB Hot-Plug SSD SAS 12G enables sub-millisecond I/O performance for order matching and risk analytics. Benefit: Ensures real-time trade execution, reduces latency by 70%, and meets stringent SLAs for financial services.
Enterprise VDI Performance Boost using HP 779176-B21-KIT 1.6TB SSD SAS 12G
In a 500+ seat virtual desktop infrastructure, integrating the HP 779176-B21-KIT SSD delivers fast boot storms and application launches across blade servers. Benefit: Cuts login times by 60%, lowers endpoint storage costs, and improves end-user satisfaction by delivering consistent desktop responsiveness.
Accelerated Big Data Analytics with HP 779176-B21-KIT 1.6TB SSD SAS 12G
In a Hadoop/Spark cluster, the HP 779176-B21-KIT SSD provides high IOPS and sustained throughput for ETL jobs and interactive SQL-on-Hadoop queries. Benefit: Speeds data ingestion by 2×, reduces query runtimes from hours to minutes, and maximizes ROI on BI and AI workloads.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 779176-B21 |  Q6L98A |  862161-B21 |  831737-B21 |  875317-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 / 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 | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 8 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 | 256 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 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 | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No |
| 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 779176-B21 Enterprise HDD | Q6L98A Enterprise HDD | 862161-B21 Enterprise HDD | 831737-B21 Enterprise Capacity 10TB SATA III 7200 RPM HDD | 875317-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.63 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.78 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.45 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.20 lbs | 1.55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Arooj Khan
5
Consistent performance with no compatibility issues.
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Lukas Steiner
4
Solid enterprise SSD for production servers.
Z
Zeeshan Rafiq
5
Smooth replacement and steady throughput.
N
Neil Patterson
4
Meets expectations for 12G SAS storage.
Questions & Answers
What interface does the HP 1.6TB Hot-Plug SSD (SKU: 779176-B21) use?
The drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed, enterprise-class data transfer.
What is the capacity of the HP 779176-B21 SSD?
This hot-plug SSD provides 1.6TB of usable storage capacity.
Is the HP 1.6TB SSD hot-pluggable?
Yes, it supports hot-plug insertion and removal to enable maintenance without server downtime.
What form factor is the HP 779176-B21 SSD?
It is a 2.5-inch enterprise form factor SSD compatible with standard HP server drive bays.
Which HP servers are compatible with SKU 779176-B21?
It is compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers that support 12Gb/s SAS drives.
What are the performance specifications of this SSD?
The drive delivers up to 2,100 MB/s sequential read and 1,200 MB/s sequential write speeds.
What is the endurance rating of the HP 1.6TB SSD?
It offers 3 full drive writes per day (DWPD) over a 5-year warranty period.
What is the MTBF for the HP 779176-B21 SSD?
This SSD is rated for a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours.
Does the drive support advanced error correction?
Yes, it features end-to-end data path protection and advanced ECC to ensure data integrity.
What warranty does the HP 1.6TB Hot-Plug SSD include?
It includes a 5-year, parts-only limited warranty backed by HP’s global support network.
How do I install the HP 779176-B21 SSD?
Insert the drive into any empty 2.5" SAS bay on a compatible HP server and follow the LED status indicator to confirm readiness.
Do I need a special backplane for this SAS SSD?
No special backplane is required; it works with any HP server backplane that supports 12Gb/s SAS drives.
Can the SSD operate under high ambient temperatures?
Yes, it is rated for operation between 10 °C and 35 °C and for non-operational storage up to 70 °C.
Is firmware updatable on the HP 779176-B21 SSD?
Yes, firmware updates are available via the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to ensure optimal performance.
What workloads is the 1.6TB Hot-Plug SSD best suited for?
It is ideal for transaction-intensive databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing workloads.
Does the SSD offer built-in data encryption?
Yes, it supports self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities to secure data at rest.
How does hot-plug capability benefit my data center operations?
Hot-plug allows you to replace or add drives without shutting down servers, minimizing downtime and maintenance windows.