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819203-B21
HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty 512...
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819203-B21 Overview
819203-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise applications with a durable 3.5-inch form factor, SATA III interface, and a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. It offers a robust 8 TB storage capacity with a substantial 512 MB cache, a high annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, an exceptional MTBF supporting reliability rated at 2,500,000 hours/year, and is optimized for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance usage.
819203-B21 features efficient power consumption with approximately 8 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts in idle mode. Advanced design elements include a helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, making it ideal for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance environments.
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819203-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 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 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 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
- 819203-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 2.1 lbs
819203-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Backup & Disaster Recovery with HPE StoreOnce
In a financial services firm running HPE StoreOnce backup appliances, the 819203-B21-HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty 512e HDD delivers scalable, cost-effective capacity for daily full and incremental backups. This high-density disk reduces storage footprint by 30%, accelerates restore times to under four hours, and ensures compliance with stringent RTO/RPO SLAs.
On-Premises Video Surveillance Archival in HPE ProLiant
A retail chain with 200+ HD cameras deploys the 819203-B21-HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty 512e HDD in HPE ProLiant DL380 servers to store 90 days of continuous footage. The drive’s 6G SATA throughput and 512e sector technology support seamless write streams, delivering reliable retention, fast playback searches, and a 25% lower total cost of ownership versus nearline SAS alternatives.
Media Asset Management & 4K Streaming in HPE JBOD
A broadcast company populates an HPE D3000 JBOD with 819203-B21-HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty 512e HDDs to host a growing 4K video library. The midline SATA drives provide sustained sequential read rates up to 210 MB/s, supporting concurrent multi-stream delivery and metadata indexing while maximizing rack density and cutting storage costs by 40%.
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Product Comparison Table 
 819203-B21 |  804642-B21 |  872487-B21 |  818365-B21 |  878564-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | 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 | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 512 MB | 64 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 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.7 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 6.1 Watts | 4 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 819203-B21 Enterprise HDD | 804642-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD | 872487-B21 Enterprise HDD | 818365-B21 Enterprise Series HDD | 878564-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.02 inches | 1 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 8.66 inches |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 3.0 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Furqan Ali
5
Works well for file servers.
M
Miguel Santos
5
OEM quality ensured smooth operation.
N
Naveed Akhtar
4
Good storage expansion option.
A
Antti Niemi
4
Dependable HDD.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity and interface of the HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDD?
This drive delivers 8 TB of storage with a SATA 6 Gb/s interface for high-volume data applications.
What form factor does the HPE 819203-B21 8TB HDD use?
The HPE 819203-B21 is a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) hard disk drive.
What spindle speed does the HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline HDD operate at?
It spins at 7,200 RPM to balance performance and power efficiency for midline workloads.
What does the 512e sector format mean on this HPE 8TB drive?
512e indicates 512-byte emulation for compatibility while physically using 4 KB sectors for higher density.
Is the HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline HDD hot-swappable?
Yes, the Single-Controller (SC) design supports hot-plug insertion and removal in compatible HPE servers.
Which HPE ProLiant servers are compatible with the 819203-B21 HDD?
This drive is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers with SATA drive bays or universal backplanes.
What warranty does HPE provide for the 8TB SATA 6G Midline HDD?
HPE includes a standard one-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
What is the sustained data transfer rate of the HPE 8TB Midline HDD?
The drive delivers up to 210 MB/s sustained sequential transfer rate for large file workloads.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this HPE 8TB HDD?
The MTBF rating is 1.4 million hours, reflecting enterprise-grade reliability.
How much power does the HPE 819203-B21 8TB HDD consume?
Power consumption is approximately 6.8 W during seek operations, 7.6 W idle, and 9.7 W spin-up.
What workloads is the HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline HDD best suited for?
It’s optimized for midline applications such as backup, archiving, and streaming large datasets.
How do I install the HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline HDD in my server?
Slide the drive into an HPE 3.5-inch drive bay until it clicks and confirm connectivity via the server’s management utility.
Does the HPE 819203-B21 support S.M.A.R.T. monitoring?
Yes, self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology (S.M.A.R.T.) is supported for proactive health checks.
How can I update the firmware on this HPE 8TB Midline HDD?
Use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator or Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to apply the latest drive firmware.
What defines a midline drive in HPE’s product lineup?
Midline drives deliver a balance of high capacity and cost efficiency for less frequent access compared to performance drives.
What is the average latency of the HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline HDD?
Average rotational latency is 4.16 ms, supporting predictable response times.
How does SATA 6G compare to SAS for HPE server drives?
SATA 6G offers up to 6 Gb/s throughput at lower cost, while SAS provides 12 Gb/s speed and dual-port resilience.