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793683-B21
HPE 6TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty Hel...
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793683-B21 is a high-performance 3.5-inch HDD engineered for demanding enterprise storage environments. It features a SAS 12Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, 16 TB capacity, and a robust 512 MB cache, while its impressive MTBF supports continuous operation and a 550 TB/yr workload rating for reliable data center, desktop, NAS, and surveillance applications.
793683-B21 also incorporates advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, dual actuator technology, and built-in vibration protection. Optimized for efficient power consumption during both read/write operations (8.5 Watts) and idle states (6.5 Watts), this drive is purpose-built for a variety of high-demand use cases.
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Scenario: A global research institution consolidates petabytes of infrequently accessed data for compliance and analytics. By deploying HPE 793683-B21 6TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty Helium 512e HDDs in archive tiers, IT teams achieve high-capacity storage with helium‐sealing that lowers power consumption by up to 25% per TB. Benefit: Reduced total cost of ownership through energy‐efficient, high‐reliability drives (2.3M-hour MTBF), delivering cost-effective long-term retention and simplified capacity scaling.
Scenario: A city transit authority installs 4K IP cameras across 500 stations, generating over 20 TB/day of continuous video streams. Integrating HPE 6TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF Helium 512e HDDs in network video recorders ensures sustained sequential write performance (up to 180 MB/s) and enterprise‐grade reliability under 24×7 workloads. Benefit: Guaranteed 30-day retention with fewer dropped frames, a 40% smaller rack footprint compared to traditional drives, and peace of mind backed by a 1-year warranty.
Scenario: A mid-sized professional services firm hosts VMware and Hyper-V virtual machines alongside critical SQL databases, requiring daily image-level backups within tight maintenance windows. Deploying HPE 793683-B21 HDDs in HPE ProLiant servers boosts sequential throughput to 200 MB/s for backup jobs and streamlines integration with Data Protector. Benefit: 30% shorter backup windows (RPO), enhanced business continuity via Helium 512e error recovery, and optimized rack density for cost-conscious SMB environments.
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| 793683-B21 |  804584-B21 |  832417-B21 |  878566-B21 |  861752-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 | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 16 TB | 8 TB | 8 TB | 6 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| 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 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 9.0 Watts | 10 Watts | 7 W | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6.5 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 4 W | 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 | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | 793683-B21 Enterprise HDD | 804584-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD 8TB | 832417-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed 8TB HDD | 878566-B21 Enterprise HDD | 861752-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.04 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 4.00 |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.00 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 3.25 |
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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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Helium filled drive runs cool and reliable.
Perfect for archival workloads.
Consistent performance in arrays.
Good capacity and stability.
Enterprise grade HDD.
The HPE 793683-B21 provides 6 TB of SATA 6 Gb/s storage capacity, ideal for high-density data environments.
It supports a SATA 6 Gb/s interface for reliable, high-bandwidth data transfer in enterprise servers.
This drive features a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) designed to fit standard server bays.
The HPE 6 TB Midline HDD spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and energy efficiency.
Helium fill reduces internal turbulence, enabling higher capacity, lower power consumption, and cooler operation.
512e emulates 512-byte sectors on 4 KB physical sectors to maintain legacy compatibility while improving storage efficiency.
Yes, the 793683-B21 is fully validated for HPE ProLiant and Apollo server platforms.
It includes a one-year limited warranty backed by HPE’s global support network.
Yes, the drive supports hot-swap installation for minimal downtime during maintenance.
The drive consumes approximately 7.8 W during operation and 5.5 W at idle, optimizing energy efficiency.
Absolutely—its high capacity, helium design, and enterprise-grade reliability make it ideal for midline data center workloads.
The HPE 793683-B21 is rated at 2 million hours MTBF, ensuring robust, long-term operation.
Insert the 3.5-inch drive into a compatible server bay, secure it per HPE guidelines, and configure it via the Smart Storage Administrator.
Yes, it supports both hardware and software RAID configurations to enhance performance and redundancy.
The drive is OS-agnostic and compatible with Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi, and most UNIX distributions.
Use HPE’s Smart Storage Administrator for firmware updates and drive health monitoring; replace the drive with hot-swap tools if alerts occur.
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