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793683-B21 Overview
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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793683-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 16 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 512 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6.5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 793683-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.04 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
793683-B21 Use Case
Cold Data Archiving in Enterprise Data Centers
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.
High-Definition Surveillance Video Storage
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.
SMB Virtualization and Backup Acceleration
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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Product Comparison Table 
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zeeshan Akram
5
Perfect for archival workloads.
F
Filip Novak
5
Consistent performance in arrays.
M
Muneeb Shah
5
Good capacity and stability.
T
Teemu Salmi
5
Enterprise grade HDD.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE 793683-B21 HDD?
The HPE 793683-B21 provides 6 TB of SATA 6 Gb/s storage capacity, ideal for high-density data environments.
What interface does the HPE 6TB SATA 6G Midline HDD support?
It supports a SATA 6 Gb/s interface for reliable, high-bandwidth data transfer in enterprise servers.
What is the form factor of the HPE 793683-B21 HDD?
This drive features a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) designed to fit standard server bays.
What rotational speed does this HDD offer?
The HPE 6 TB Midline HDD spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and energy efficiency.