United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
P
Patrick ONeill
5
Midline SATA drive performs well for general storage.
843268-B21
HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) RW 1yr Warranty HDD
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
843268-B21
- Description:
- HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) RW 1yr Warranty HDD
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- Condition:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
843268-B21 Overview
843268-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface. It boasts a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a storage capacity of 4 TB, a 128 MB cache, an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr, and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, making it ideally reliable for demanding applications.
843268-B21 is purpose-built for diverse drive usage classes including desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance environments. It exhibits efficient power consumption with 8 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts in idle mode, while advanced features like helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology make it a preferred choice for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
843268-B21 price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.
Request bulk order quote for 843268-B21 for additional pricing. Browse the full Hpe Server 3.5" Hard Drives series or explore all Hpe products.
843268-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)
- 128 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- No
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 843268-B21 High-Performance SATA III HDD
- Height
- 1.04 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
843268-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Nearline Data Archival with 843268-B21-HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDD
A financial services data center integrates the 843268-B21-HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) RW HDD into HPE ProLiant DL380 servers for nearline archival of audit logs and compliance data. This configuration delivers consistent 150 MB/s throughput and 99.9 % availability, reducing long-term storage costs by 30 % while ensuring rapid access to historical records.
Virtual Machine Storage Optimization in SMB Environments
An SMB deploys four 843268-B21-HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) RW HDDs in an HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 for VMware ESXi datastore expansion. This high-capacity, midline storage supports up to 50 virtual machines with sub-10 ms latency, delivering 99.95 % uptime and predictable performance for business-critical applications.
Continuous 4K Video Surveillance Recording
A global retail chain uses the 843268-B21-HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) RW HDD in an HPE MSA storage array to store 4K CCTV footage on a rolling 60-day retention schedule. The solution leverages the drive’s high write endurance and low power profile to reduce TCO by 25 % and guarantee reliable evidence retention under heavy write workloads.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| 843268-B21 |  K2P87B |  875488-B21 |  858596-B21 |  872487-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | 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 | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 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 | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 9 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 7 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | No | 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 | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 843268-B21 High-Performance SATA III HDD | K2P87B | 875488-B21 Enterprise HDD | 858596-B21 | 872487-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.04 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1 inches | 1.02 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.78 inches | 4 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 3.0 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
U
Usman Khalid
4
Quiet operation and stable speeds.
D
Diego Morales
5
Straightforward installation.
R
Rohan Patel
5
Good value HDD for secondary data.
A
Anders Nilsson
4
Reliable everyday storage.
Questions & Answers
What is the capacity of the HPE 843268-B21 HDD?
The HPE 843268-B21 offers a 2TB storage capacity, ideal for high-volume data retention and backup.
Which interface does the HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline drive use?
This drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, delivering up to 600 MB/s transfer rates for reliable data throughput.
What is the rotational speed of the HPE 843268-B21?
The HDD spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power for midline storage workloads.
What form factor is the HPE 843268-B21?
It is a Large Form Factor (3.5-inch LFF) drive compatible with standard HPE server drive bays.
What warranty does the HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline HDD include?
The HPE 843268-B21 includes a one-year limited warranty backed by HPE global support.
Is the HPE 843268-B21 compatible with HPE ProLiant servers?
Yes, this drive is validated for use in HPE ProLiant G6, G7, Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers.
What does “Midline” mean for this HPE HDD?
Midline indicates optimized cost-to-capacity for nearline storage, ideal for backups, archiving, and less-frequent access data.
Can I deploy the HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline HDD in a RAID array?
Yes, this HDD is fully supported in SATA RAID configurations for improved redundancy and performance.
Is the HPE 843268-B21 hot-swappable?
Yes, the drive supports hot-plug capabilities in HPE hot-swap enclosures, enabling live replacement without downtime.
What are the power consumption specifications?
Typical power draw is 8.6 W during seek operations and 6.2 W at idle, delivering efficient energy usage.
Does the HPE 843268-B21 support S.M.A.R.T. monitoring?
Yes, the drive includes S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) for proactive health reporting.
What is the MTBF rating of this HDD?
The HPE 843268-B21 has an MTBF of 750,000 hours, ensuring long-term reliability in enterprise environments.
What applications are best suited for the HPE 2TB Midline HDD?
It’s ideal for nearline backup, archival storage, digital media repositories, and general file-sharing tasks.
How do I install the HPE 843268-B21 in my server?
Slide the 3.5” drive into an available HPE hot-swap bay, secure the tray latch, and verify detection in the server BIOS.
Can I replace an existing drive with the HPE 843268-B21?
Yes, you can swap any compatible 3.5” SATA drive in supported HPE enclosures without reconfiguration.
What is the exact SKU for ordering this drive?
Order using HPE part number 843268-B21 to ensure you receive the genuine HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF HDD.