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819201-B21
8TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF 512E SC MDL HDD PL=SI
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819201-B21 Overview
819201-B21 is a high-performance 12 TB enterprise HDD built with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SAS 12Gb/s interface, engineered for demanding server and data center environments. It features a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a robust 256 MB cache, and a workload rating of 550 TB/yr, while maintaining an exceptional reliability metric of 2,000,000 rated hours per year.
In addition, 819201-B21 incorporates advanced design elements such as a helium-sealed construction, built-in vibration protection, and dual actuator technology to ensure optimal performance under rigorous operating conditions. With efficient power consumption figures of 9.0 Watts in read/write mode and 6.0 Watts when idle, this drive is ideally suited for applications including data centers, high-performance desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
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819201-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 12 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)
- 9.0 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6.0 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
- Seagate Exos Enterprise 12TB 819201-B21 SAS HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.02 inches
- Weight
- 3.3 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
 819201-B21 |  804584-B21 |  P09689-B21 |  861676-B21 |  AW555A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 12 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 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 |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.17 ms |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 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 | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9.0 Watts | 9.0 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6.0 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 6.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 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 | 0–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Seagate Exos Enterprise 12TB 819201-B21 SAS HDD | 804584-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD 8TB | P09689-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | 861676-B21 Enterprise HDD | AW555A Enterprise Hard Drive |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.04 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Depth | 4.02 inches | 5.79 inches | 7.25 inches | 5.78 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 3.3 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zubair Khan
4
Good throughput for backup systems.
R
Rui Costa
4
No firmware issues encountered.
T
Tahir Abbas
5
Solid HDD for bulk storage.
O
Olle Berg
5
Predictable enterprise performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the 819201-B21 HDD?
The 819201-B21 HDD provides 8 TB of raw storage capacity, ideal for high-density data applications.
Which interface does the 819201-B21 use?
The 819201-B21 employs a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-throughput, low-latency data transfer.
What form factor is the 819201-B21 drive?
This drive features a large form factor (3.5-inch) LFF design, compatible with standard enterprise bays.
What rotational speed does the 819201-B21 operate at?
The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power efficiency for midline workloads.
What sector size does the 819201-B21 support?
The 819201-B21 uses 512e (512-byte emulation) sector format for broad OS and application compatibility.
Is the 819201-B21 hot-swappable?
Yes, the 819201-B21 is hot-swappable, enabling drive replacement without server downtime.
Which systems is the 819201-B21 compatible with?
It is compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays that support 12 Gb SAS LFF drives.
What workload is the 819201-B21 optimized for?
This drive is optimized for midline applications, bulk storage, backup, and archiving scenarios.
What performance can I expect from the 819201-B21?
Expect sustained sequential throughput up to 260 MB/s for high-volume data streaming.
What is the reliability rating of the 819201-B21?
The drive delivers 1.6 million hours MTBF, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability and resilience.
Does the 819201-B21 support hardware encryption?
No, the 819201-B21 does not include built-in hardware encryption; use host-based encryption solutions as needed.
What warranty covers the 819201-B21 HDD?
The 819201-B21 comes with a one-year limited warranty backed by HPE support services.
What are the environmental operating conditions?
Operating temperature ranges from 5 °C to 55 °C, with non-operating storage from –40 °C to 65 °C.
How much power does the 819201-B21 consume?
Typical operating power is 7.8 W, with idle power at 5.8 W for energy-efficient operation.
What are the physical dimensions and weight?
The drive measures 146 mm × 101.6 mm × 26.1 mm and weighs approximately 0.65 kg.
How do I install the 819201-B21 in my server?
Slide the drive into an available 3.5″ SAS bay, secure the carrier, and verify SAS controller detection in BIOS.