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804680-B21
HPE 1.2TB SATA 6G Write Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC 3yr Warran...
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804680-B21 is a high-performance HDD built in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and operates at 7200 RPM. It delivers an 8 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB buffer, is rated for a 550 TB/yr workload, and is engineered for enterprise-class server environments with high reliability and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours if operated at rated hours/year.
Featuring advanced attributes such as helium-sealed technology, dual actuator precision, and vibration protection, 804680-B21 is designed to excel in data centers, desktop systems, NAS configurations, and surveillance applications. Its power consumption profile of 8 Watts during read/write and 5 Watts when idle, along with an optimized operating temperature range of 5–60°C, ensures dependable performance under heavy workloads.
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Deploying 804680-B21-HPE 1.2TB SATA 6G Write Intensive LFF SSD in Gen8 and newer HPE servers to power large-scale VMware or Hyper-V VDI farms. In this scenario, write-intensive boot storms and user profile updates execute with sub-millisecond latency, enabling 30–40% higher virtual desktop density, faster logon times and a seamless end-user experience.
Integrating the 804680-B21-HPE 1.2TB SATA 6G Write Intensive LFF SSD into HPE Gen8+ servers hosting mission-critical SQL Server or Oracle databases. This setup accelerates transaction log writes and checkpoint operations, delivering 2–3× lower commit latency, sustained 10 GB/s sequential throughput and enhanced data integrity under peak trading or billing workloads.
Using 804680-B21-HPE 1.2TB SATA 6G Write Intensive LFF SSD as a write-optimized staging layer for time-series or sensor data in HPE Gen8 and beyond servers. This configuration absorbs high-velocity data streams at up to 150 000 IOPS, ensuring loss-free buffering, rapid ETL hand-offs and a 40% reduction in downstream processing latency for real-time analytics platforms.
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| 804680-B21 |  881781-B21 |  H6G53A |  K2P87B |  K2P87A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 4 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 10 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 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 | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 9 Watts | 7.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 7 Watts | 4.5 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 | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 804680-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD | Enterprise Capacity HDD 4TB 7200RPM 881781-B21 | H6G53A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | K2P87B | K2P87A High Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.78 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 7.8 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.02 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.75 lbs |
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Write intensive SSD improved database performance.
Handles sustained writes reliably.
OEM firmware ensured compatibility.
Good SSD for Gen8 servers.
Consistent under load.
The HPE 804680-B21 offers 1.2 TB of usable SATA solid-state storage in a single drive.
It uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface in a 3.5-inch large-form-factor (LFF) design for standard server bays.
Yes, it is fully validated for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 and later servers.
This SSD includes a three-year HPE limited warranty, with options for warranty and support upgrades.
It delivers up to 520 MB/s sequential read and 500 MB/s sequential write over a 6 Gb/s SATA link.
Write-intensive indicates optimized firmware and endurance for heavy write workloads at up to 3 DWPD over three years.
Endurance is rated at 3 drive writes per day (DWPD), equating to approximately 4 PB total bytes written over warranty.
SCC denotes HPE Smart Carrier firmware, enabling advanced monitoring and management via HPE iLO.
It accelerates I/O-intensive applications by reducing latency and boosting throughput for faster data access.
Insert the SSD into a 3.5″ drive bay behind an HPE Smart Array controller and configure it via HPE iLO or the Array Configuration Utility.
Yes, it fully supports SATA TRIM and SMART commands for sustained performance and proactive health reporting.
Typical active power consumption is 4.5 W, with idle consumption around 2.2 W for energy-efficient operation.
The MTBF rating exceeds 2 million hours, delivering enterprise-grade reliability.
Yes, it is validated with HPE Smart Array controllers for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60.
Supported OS platforms include Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and VMware ESXi.
Use HPE Service Pack for ProLiant or HPE Smart Update Manager to detect and install the latest SSD firmware versions.
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