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831737-B21
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831737-B21 Overview
831737-B21 is an enterprise-grade HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed. It offers a substantial 10 TB storage capacity paired with a 256 MB cache, ensuring reliable high-capacity performance. The drive is designed for continuous 24/7 operation with a high MTBF and is rigorously rated for demanding workloads.
Optimized for multi-bay environments in data centers, servers, NAS systems, desktops, and surveillance applications, 831737-B21 delivers a rated annual workload of 550 TB/yr while maintaining efficient power consumption during read/write (8.0 Watts) and idle (5.0 Watts) modes. Enhanced with helium-sealed technology, vibration protection, and dual actuator advanced features, this HDD provides dependable and enduring performance for mission-critical storage needs.
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831737-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
- 10 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)
- 8.0 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.0 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- 831737-B21 Enterprise Capacity 10TB SATA III 7200 RPM HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.20 lbs
831737-B21 Use Case
Real-Time Financial Trading Acceleration with 831737-B21-HPE 3.2TB PCIe x4 HHHL Card
In a high-frequency trading firm, the 831737-B21-HPE 3.2TB PCIe x4 Lanes Read Intensive HHHL 3yr Warranty Card integrates into Gen8 and newer HPE servers to deliver sub-millisecond market data access. Traders benefit from consistently low latency and high IOPS for order matching engines, reducing slippage and maximizing profit opportunities while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability under peak loads.
Global Content Delivery Network Caching with 831737-B21-HPE 3.2TB PCIe x4 HHHL Card
A CDN operator deploys the 831737-B21-HPE card in edge-node Gen8 and later HPE servers to cache popular multimedia assets. The 3.2 TB read-intensive flash memory and x4 PCIe lanes accelerate content delivery, cutting regional page-load times by up to 50%. This translates into improved user engagement, reduced bandwidth costs, and a 3-year warranty guarantee for uninterrupted service availability.
Enterprise Data-Warehouse Query Acceleration with 831737-B21-HPE 3.2TB PCIe x4 HHHL Card
A Fortune 500 corporation integrates the 831737-B21-HPE 3.2TB PCIe x4 Read Intensive HHHL card into Gen8+ HPE servers hosting its BI platform. Complex OLAP queries run 3× faster, delivering real-time insights for finance and supply-chain teams. The result is accelerated decision-making, optimized inventory management, and guaranteed hardware support under a 3-year warranty.
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Product Comparison Table 
 831737-B21 |  P00896-B21 |  P06586-B21 |  P04547-B21 |  Q6M14A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | 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 | 10 TB | 4 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 64 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 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.0 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 7 Watts | 6.7 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.0 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Single | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | N/A | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 831737-B21 Enterprise Capacity 10TB SATA III 7200 RPM HDD | P00896-B21 Enterprise HDD | P06586-B21 2TB Enterprise HDD | P04547-B21 | Q6M14A Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.04 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 7.8 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.20 lbs | 2.50 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 4.5 lbs | 2.1 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hina Rauf
5
Easy installation in Gen8 servers. Stable under continuous load.
M
Marco Bellini
5
Consistent IOPS and low latency. Performs as specified.
B
Bilal Rehman
4
Reliable HHHL card for enterprise reads.
G
George Whitman
4
Excellent value for PCIe RI acceleration.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE 831737-B21 SSD?
The HPE 831737-B21 SSD offers 3.2 TB of raw flash storage, ideal for high-density read-intensive workloads.
Which interface and protocol does the HPE 831737-B21 use?
It uses a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface and supports the NVMe 1.2 protocol for low-latency data access.
What form factor is the HPE 831737-B21 card?
This SSD is a half-height, half-length (HHHL) add-in card designed to fit standard PCIe slots.
What types of workloads is this SSD optimized for?
It’s optimized for read-intensive applications such as database acceleration, virtualization boot volumes, and content delivery.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the 831737-B21 SSD?
This card supports HPE ProLiant Gen8 and all subsequent server generations with available PCIe Gen3 slots.
What warranty coverage comes with the HPE 831737-B21 SSD?
HPE backs this SSD with a 3-year limited warranty, including parts, labor, and firmware updates.
What read performance can I expect from this SSD?
It delivers sequential read speeds up to 2,000 MB/s and random read IOPS up to 320,000.
How do I install the HPE 831737-B21 into my server?
Power down the server, insert the HHHL card into an available PCIe Gen3 x4 slot, secure it with the retention bracket, then power on.
What endurance rating does the HPE 831737-B21 have?
Designed for read-intensive use, it offers 1 DWPD (drive writes per day) over its 3-year warranty period.
Does this SSD support hardware-based data protection?
Yes, it includes end-to-end data path protection, power-loss protection capacitors, and AES-256 encryption support.
What is the typical power consumption of the 831737-B21 SSD?
Typical active power consumption is 8 W, with a maximum of 10 W during heavy workloads.
Can I update the firmware on the HPE 831737-B21 SSD?
Yes, use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator or HPE Service Pack for ProLiant to apply firmware updates safely.
Can I use this SSD in RAID configurations?
Absolutely. It’s compatible with HPE SmartArray controllers for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60.
What operating temperature range does the SSD support?
It operates reliably between 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) ambient temperature.
What key benefits does the HPE 831737-B21 provide?
It delivers high read throughput, consistent low latency, enterprise-grade reliability, and a 3-year warranty for critical workloads.
How can I verify the warranty status of my SSD?
Visit the HPE Warranty Check portal, enter the serial number, and view current coverage details.
Is the HPE 831737-B21 backward compatible with PCIe Gen2 slots?
Yes, it will operate in PCIe Gen2 slots at reduced bandwidth, ensuring compatibility with older infrastructure.