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846434-B21
HP 800GB 12G SAS MIXED USE-1 SFF 2.5IN SC SOLID STATE DRIVE
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846434-B21 Overview
846434-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed in a 3.5-inch form factor that utilizes a SATA III interface and operates at 7200 RPM. With a robust 4 TB storage capacity and a generous 256 MB buffer, this drive is engineered to deliver reliable performance with a rated annual workload of 550 TB/yr and a high MTBF, making it ideal for continuous, demanding operations.
Targeted for use in desktops, servers, NAS systems, and surveillance environments, 846434-B21 is optimized for both data centers and high-demand office settings. Key advanced features include a helium-sealed design for improved aerodynamics, built-in vibration protection, and dual actuator technology for enhanced reliability and performance, while maintaining competitive power consumption during read/write operations.
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846434-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- 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)
- N/A
- 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
- 846434-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 2.35 lbs
846434-B21 Use Case
High-Performance OLTP Acceleration in Financial Services
In a tier-1 banking data center, deploying the 846434-B21-HP 800GB 12G SAS Mixed Use-1 SFF 2.5IN SC Solid State Drive in primary OLTP database clusters delivers sustained 160K+ IOPS and sub-millisecond latency. This configuration accelerates high-frequency trading, reduces transaction times by up to 40%, and ensures superior customer experience under peak loads.
Enterprise VDI Boot-Storm Mitigation and Desktop Acceleration
A global enterprise integrates the 846434-B21-HP 800GB 12G SAS Mixed Use-1 SFF 2.5IN SC Solid State Drive into hypervisor nodes to eliminate VDI boot storms and speed up user logins. Results include a 50% reduction in boot times, support for 2,000+ concurrent sessions, and consistent sub-millisecond desktop responsiveness, driving higher end-user productivity.
Hyperconverged Infrastructure Optimization for Cloud Providers
Cloud service providers leverage the 846434-B21-HP 800GB 12G SAS Mixed Use-1 SFF 2.5IN SC Solid State Drive within hyperconverged nodes to consolidate compute and storage layers. This solution boosts VM density by 3×, maintains 99.99% availability for mixed-workload environments, and lowers total cost of ownership through space-efficient, high-endurance flash storage.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 846434-B21 |  P13660-B21 |  779172-B21 |  H6G51A |  653957-001 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 10 TB | 10 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 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 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | N/A | 10 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | N/A | N/A | 6 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 846434-B21 | P13660-B21 Enterprise HDD | 779172-B21 | H6G51A Enterprise 10TB HDD | 653957-001 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.0 inches | 7.8 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Weight | 2.35 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 3.3 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mariam Sheikh
5
Handles varied workloads reliably.
S
Soren Nygaard
5
Stable firmware and smooth integration.
U
Usman Tariq
5
Good choice for mixed enterprise workloads.
C
Cole Patterson
4
Consistent SSD performance in production.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP 846434-B21 SAS SSD?
The HP 846434-B21 solid state drive provides 800 GB of usable capacity, ideal for high-performance enterprise applications.
Which interface does the HP 800 GB 12 G SAS Mixed Use-1 SSD use?
This SSD uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring high-throughput, low-latency connectivity in data-center environments.
What form factor is the HP 846434-B21 SSD?
It’s a small form factor (SFF) 2.5-inch drive, compatible with standard 2.5″ SAS drive bays and hot-plug trays.
What does ‘Mixed Use-1’ classification mean for this SSD?
Mixed Use-1 (MU-1) indicates a balanced endurance profile tuned for both read and write workloads, supporting sustained performance under mixed data operations.
What are the sequential read and write performance specs?
The drive delivers up to 2,000 MB/s sequential read and up to 1,400 MB/s sequential write throughput, optimizing large-file transfers.
What random I/O performance can I expect?
Expect up to 280,000 IOPS for random reads and up to 50,000 IOPS for random writes at 4 KB block sizes for demanding OLTP and virtualization tasks.
What endurance rating does the HP 846434-B21 SSD offer?
It’s rated for 1 drive-write per day (DWPD) over a 5-year period, delivering up to 1.5 PB of total writes.
What enterprise applications is this SAS SSD best suited for?
Ideal for virtualization, online transaction processing (OLTP), database acceleration, and other mixed-workload applications requiring consistent performance.
Is this SSD compatible with HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays?
Yes, the 846434-B21 is fully qualified for HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10 servers and supported HPE 12 Gb/s SAS storage arrays.
What power consumption does the HP 846434-B21 SSD have?
Typical active power is 7.5 W, while idle power is around 4 W, helping to optimize data-center energy efficiency.
What are the operating temperature and shock ratings?
Operating range is 0 °C to 60 °C. It supports 1,000 G at 0.5 ms shock and conforms to MIL-STD-810G for vibration.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this SSD?
The drive’s MTBF rating is 2 million hours, providing proven reliability for mission-critical environments.
Does the HP 846434-B21 SSD support hardware encryption?
Yes, it features self-encrypting drive (SED) technology with AES 256-bit encryption and TCG Enterprise certification.
What warranty covers the HP 800 GB 12 G SAS MU-1 SSD?
HPE backs this SSD with a standard 3-year limited warranty, including advance replacement service.
How do I install the HP 846434-B21 in my server?
Simply insert the drive into a compatible 2.5″ SAS hot-plug tray, slide into the SAS backplane, and verify detection in your server BIOS or RAID controller.
Can I update the firmware on this SAS SSD?
Yes, use the HPE Smart Storage Administrator or Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to apply firmware updates and maintain optimal performance.