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826690-B21 Overview

826690-B21 is a high-performance HDD featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It operates at 7200 RPM with a storage capacity of 4 TB, a 256 MB cache, and an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. The drive boasts a MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and a reliability rating of 1,000,000 hours per year.

826690-B21 is engineered for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance applications with low power consumption (8 Watts read/write and 5 Watts idle) and advanced features including helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuators. Its robust design makes it an ideal choice for data centers, desktops, NAS environments, and surveillance systems.

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826690-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
4 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)
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
826690-B21
Height
1.03 inches
Width
5.79 inches
Depth
4.00 inches
Weight
1.85 lbs

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

DL38X GEN10 PREMIUM 8SFF HDD BAY PL=SY826690-B21HPE MSA 800GB 12G SAS MU 2.5in SSDN9X96AHP SPS-DRV HD MSA 300GB 12G 15K 3.5 SAS ENTJ9V68AHPE MSA 400GB 12G SAS MU LFF CC SSDP9M79ALFF HDD BLANK KIT PL=SI666986-B21
Product TypeHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard Drive
Drive TypeHDDHDDHDDHDDHDD
Use CaseDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageEnterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
InterfaceSATA IIISAS 12Gb/sSATA IIISATA IIISATA III
Form Factor3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch
Storage Capacity4 TB10 TB8 TB4 TB4 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB128 MB
Average LatencyN/AN/A4.17 msN/AN/A
Data Transfer RateUp to 250 MB/sUp to 210 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 210 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating550 TB/yr550 TB/yr180 TB/yr550 TB/yr300 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)8 Watts7.2 Watts8.5 Watts8 Watts7 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)5 Watts5.1 Watts5.0 Watts5 Watts4 Watts
Encryption SupportAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bit
Helium SealedHelium-SealedHelium-SealedHelium-SealedHelium-SealedHelium-Sealed
Drive Bays SupportedMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bay
Vibration ProtectionYesYesYesYesYes
Advanced FeaturesDual ActuatorDual ActuatorDual ActuatorDual ActuatorDual Actuator
Operating Temperature5–60°C5–60°C5–55°C5–60°C5–60°C
Product Name826690-B21N9X96AJ9V68A High-Performance Helium-Sealed HDDP9M79A Enterprise 4TB HDD666986-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD
Height1.03 inches1 in1 inch1.04 inches1.03 inches
Width5.79 inches5.8 in4 inches5.79 inches5.79 inches
Depth4.00 inches7.25 in5.8 inches4.01 inches4.00 inches
Weight1.85 lbs1.6 lbs4.2 lbs1.65 lbs2.2 lbs

Reviews & Ratings

J
Jonas Petersen
5

Premium HDD bay delivered reliable SFF expansion.

L
Lorenzo Fabbri
4

Solid construction and excellent airflow.

P
Paul Edwards
5

Drives seated securely with no vibration.

M
Mikael Svensson
3

OEM bay matched perfectly.

V
Victor Salas
4

Stable and dependable.

Questions & Answers

What is the HP 826690-B21 DL38x Gen10 Premium 8SFF HDD Bay?

The 826690-B21 is an HP ProLiant DL38x Gen10 front module that houses up to eight small form factor (SFF) 2.5″ drives in a single bay.

Which ProLiant servers support the 826690-B21 8SFF HDD Bay?

This bay module is officially supported on HP ProLiant DL38x Gen10 servers and selected Gen10 Plus platforms when used with the correct chassis backplane.

How many drives can I install in the 826690-B21 bay?

The module accommodates up to eight 2.5″ small form factor hard drives or solid-state drives in a single front bay.

Does the DL38x Gen10 8SFF bay support both SAS and SATA drives?

Yes. The bay is compatible with enterprise SAS (12 Gbps) and SATA (6 Gbps) drives, automatically negotiating the appropriate interface.