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834028-B21
HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) LP 1yr Wty 512e Dig...
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834028-B21 Overview
834028-B21 is a reliable HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor and uses a SATA III interface with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. It offers a storage capacity of 4 TB and is equipped with a 128 MB cache, delivering an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr and a robust MTBF designed for continuous operation at high reliability levels.
834028-B21 is tailored for enterprise storage environments, including data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance setups. Designed with power efficiency in mind, it consumes approximately 10 Watts during read/write operations and 8 Watts when idle, while featuring advanced attributes such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and a dual actuator mechanism for enhanced performance in multi-bay configurations.
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834028-B21 Specifications
- Weight
- 2.8 lbs
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 128 MB
- Depth
- 5.78 inches
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 10 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 8 Watts
- Product Name
- 834028-B21 Enterprise 4TB SATA HDD
834028-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Backup & Archive Storage for Rapid Data Recovery
In a multinational financial services firm, IT deploys the 834028-B21-HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDD in their automated backup appliance to house nightly snapshots and historical archives. The drive’s high 8 TB capacity and 512e sector optimization deliver 40% lower cost per TB compared to 2 TB alternatives, while digitally signed firmware ensures tamper-resistant integrity. Outcome: accelerated restore times, minimized storage footprint and enhanced compliance with data retention SLAs.
24/7 HD Video Surveillance Recording for Security Operations
A city-wide public safety department integrates the 834028-B21-HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDD into its network video recorders (NVRs) to capture continuous 1080p and 4K streams from hundreds of cameras. The drive’s low-power design (LP) cuts energy costs by 20%, while 7.2K RPM performance sustains real-time write throughput and fast video retrieval. Outcome: reliable 30-day retention, 99.9% system uptime and streamlined forensic playback.
Hyperscale Big Data Archive for Analytics & Compliance
A global telecom operator deploys racks of 834028-B21-HPE 8TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDDs in its Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) cluster to store petabytes of historical call and network logs. The high-density 8 TB disks reduce rack count by 50%, cutting cooling and power overhead, while digitally signed firmware guarantees data authenticity for regulatory audits. Outcome: scalable archive growth, 30% lower TCO and rapid query performance for retrospective analytics.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 834028-B21 |  832417-B21 |  AW555A |  878566-B21 |  804674-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / 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 | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 6 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | 4.17 ms | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 10 Watts | 10 Watts | 8 Watts | 7 W | N/A |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 6 Watts | 4 W | N/A |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No |
| 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 | 834028-B21 Enterprise 4TB SATA HDD | 832417-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed 8TB HDD | AW555A Enterprise Hard Drive | 878566-B21 Enterprise HDD | 804674-B21 |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 5.78 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 8.3 inches |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs | 2.00 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ali Nawaz
4
Consistent speeds and reliable operation.
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Thomas Berger
5
Easy installation with no errors.
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Saqlain Raza
5
Good archival drive.
M
Mats Eriksson
5
Stable and quiet.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 834028-B21 hard drive?
The HPE 834028-B21 is an 8 TB SATA 6 Gb/s Midline 7,200 RPM LFF (3.5″) enterprise HDD with 512e digitally signed firmware and a 1-year warranty.
What are the key specifications of the HPE 834028-B21?
It delivers 8 TB capacity, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, LFF (3.5″) low-profile form factor, 512e sector format, and 1 year OEM warranty.
Which HPE servers are compatible with SKU 834028-B21?
This drive is fully tested and supported in HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 rack and tower servers and HPE Apollo storage systems.
What does “Midline” mean for this HPE HDD?
Midline denotes a balance of capacity and cost for light to moderate storage workloads with nearline performance and enterprise-grade reliability.
What is 512e digitally signed firmware?
512e digitally signed firmware ensures industry-standard 512 byte emulation with cryptographically validated code for data integrity and firmware authenticity.
What performance can I expect from the SATA 6 Gb/s interface?
The SATA 6 Gb/s interface supports up to 600 MB/s bandwidth, delivering reliable sequential transfer rates ideal for video, backup, and archive storage.
What does LFF (3.5″) LP mean?
LFF (large form factor) refers to a 3.5-inch platter size, and LP (low profile) denotes a 1 inch drive height, enabling dense server configurations.
What warranty does the HPE 834028-B21 include?
It carries a 1-year HPE limited warranty covering hardware defects and access to HPE technical support and firmware updates.
Can I use this drive as a boot device?
Yes, the HPE 834028-B21 supports OS boot when installed in a compatible HPE server RAID or HBA controller.
What are the typical use cases for this midline HDD?
Ideal scenarios include bulk data storage, backup and recovery, cold archives, and media streaming in SMB and enterprise environments.
What is the rated MTBF for the HPE 834028-B21?
This drive offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.4 million hours under HPE’s standard reliability testing.
How energy efficient is the HPE 8 TB Midline HDD?
It features power-optimized mechanics and drives approximately 7.2 W average power during operation to lower cooling and energy costs.
How do I install the HPE 834028-B21 in my server?
Slide the drive into an empty HPE LFF bay until it clicks, then configure it in the HPE Smart Array or HBA controller BIOS to initialize and format.
How can I monitor drive health and firmware updates?
Use HPE iLO, Smart Storage Administrator, or Insight Diagnostics to view SMART attributes, firmware versions, and drive status in real time.
Can the HPE 834028-B21 be used in non-HPE systems?
While physically compatible with standard SATA 6 Gb/s bays, firmware-level integrations and support are optimized for HPE platforms.
How does 512e format impact storage efficiency?
512e (512 byte emulation) improves compatibility with legacy OS and applications while leveraging 4 KB sector hardware for higher capacity and error correction.