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846524-B21 Overview

846524-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed in a 3.5-inch form factor and built with a SATA III interface. It delivers a reliable 7200 RPM spindle speed, 4 TB of storage capacity, and a 256 MB cache, paired with an impressive MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and a rated reliability designed for continuous operation. This drive is engineered to handle heavy workloads while maintaining optimal performance in various environments.

846524-B21 offers excellent power efficiency with a read/write consumption of 8 W and idle consumption of 5 W. Featuring advanced capabilities such as helium-sealed construction, integrated vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, it is ideally suited for data centers, desktop systems, NAS devices, and surveillance applications where dependable, high-volume storage is critical.

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846524-B21 Specifications

Product Type
Hard Drive
Brand
Hpe
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
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 250 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating
300 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)
8 W
Power Consumption (Idle)
5 W
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
846524-B21 Enterprise HDD
Height
1 in
Width
5.79 in
Depth
4 in
Weight
2.0 lbs

846524-B21 Use Case

Accelerating Enterprise Transactional Databases with 846524-B21-HP SAS HDD

In a global financial services firm running high-volume SQL and Oracle workloads, the 846524-B21-HP 1TB 3.5-inch LFF SAS 12 Gb/s 7.2K RPM hot-plug HDD delivers low-latency, consistent I/O for transaction processing. By integrating these drives into HP ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers, IT teams achieve predictable sub-5 ms response times and 24/7 uptime, improving customer satisfaction and reducing costly database locks.

Optimizing Virtualization Storage Tiers in VMware Environments

An e-commerce retailer consolidates hundreds of virtual machines on an HPE Synergy platform using 846524-B21-HP 1TB SAS hot-plug HDDs to separate cold and warm VM workloads. The 12 Gb/s interface maximizes throughput for non-critical VMs, freeing SSD capacity for performance-sensitive applications and lowering infrastructure cost by 30% while sustaining enterprise-grade reliability.

Scalable Nearline Backup and Archival for Compliance

A healthcare provider implements an on-premise backup cluster with HPE DL360 Gen10 servers populated with 846524-B21-HP 1TB SAS 7.2K RPM HDDs for daily imaging and long-term retention. The hot-plug design ensures rapid drive replacement, and 512e sector formatting boosts sequential write speeds, enabling 100 TB of compliant, redundant backups with 99.9% data availability and simplified regulatory audits.

Product Comparison Table

HP 1TB 3.5-INCH LFF SAS 12GB/S 7.2K RPM 512N MDL DS HOT-PLUG HDD846524-B218TB 12G SAS 7.2K LFF 512E SC MDL HDD PL=SI819201-B21HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFFK2P87BHPE 4TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty 512e HDD793665-B211TB SATA 6G 7200 RPM 3.5IN LFF MDL SC HDD NO DEAL REG PRIC PL-SI861691-B21
Product TypeHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard Drive
Drive TypeHDDHDDHDDHDDHDD
Use CaseDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageEnterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / SurveillanceDesktop / 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 TB12 TB10 TB4 TB4 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)256 MB256 MB256 MB256 MB128 MB
Data Transfer RateUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 210 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating300 TB/yr550 TB/yr550 TB/yr550 TB/yr550 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)8 W9.0 Watts9 Watts9.0 Watts8 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)5 W6.0 Watts7 Watts5.0 Watts5 Watts
Encryption SupportAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitNoAES 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°C5–60°C5–60°C5–60°C
Product Name846524-B21 Enterprise HDDSeagate Exos Enterprise 12TB 819201-B21 SAS HDDK2P87B793665-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD861691-B21 Enterprise HDD
Height1 in1.03 inches1.03 inches1.03 inches1.03
Width5.79 in5.79 inches5.78 inches5.79 inches5.79
Depth4 in4.02 inches4.00 inches4.00 inches4.0
Weight2.0 lbs3.3 lbs1.8 lbs1.65 lbs1.8

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Reviews & Ratings

H
Henry Collins
4

Fast SAS drive suitable for transactional workloads.

H
Hammad Iqbal
4

Low latency and consistent IOPS.

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Yann Morel
5

OEM drive ensured stability.

T
Touseef Ahmed
5

Good choice for performance tiers.

U
Ulf Johansson
5

Strong enterprise disk.

Questions & Answers

What is the storage capacity of the HP 846524-B21 HDD?

The HP 846524-B21 offers 1 TB of raw storage capacity, ideal for data-intensive applications.

Which interface does this HP 3.5-inch HDD use?

This drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, delivering high-throughput data transfer and enterprise-class reliability.

What is the form factor of the HP 846524-B21 drive?

It is a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) HDD, designed for compatible HP ProLiant and Integrity server bays.

What spindle speed does the HP 1 TB SAS HDD operate at?

The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and energy efficiency for mixed-workload environments.

What sector format does the HP 846524-B21 use?

It uses 512n (512-byte) native sectors, ensuring broad compatibility with operating systems and RAID controllers.

Is the HP 846524-B21 HDD hot-pluggable?

Yes. It supports hot-plug insertion and removal, enabling easy drive swaps without server downtime.

Which HP server models are compatible with this drive?

This HDD is fully compatible with HP ProLiant DL, ML, BL, and Integrity servers that support 3.5″ SAS 12 Gb/s disks.

Can I use the HP 846524-B21 in RAID configurations?

Yes. It integrates seamlessly with HP Smart Array controllers for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 configurations.

What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) rating?

The drive is rated for up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, delivering high availability for enterprise workloads.

What warranty covers the HP 846524-B21 hard drive?

This HDD is backed by a one-year limited warranty from HP and can be covered under extended Care Pack plans.

What are the typical power consumption figures?

It consumes approximately 7 W at idle and up to 11 W during active read/write operations, optimizing energy use.

What operating temperature range is supported?

The drive operates reliably between 5 °C and 55 °C (41 °F to 131 °F) with recommended humidity levels.

How much noise does the HP 846524-B21 generate?

Typical operating acoustics are around 2.1 bels, minimizing disruption in data center and office environments.

Is firmware update required before deployment?

HP recommends verifying and applying the latest firmware via Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) or Smart Update Manager for optimal performance.

What are common use cases for this HDD?

Ideal for virtualization, database storage, backup, and high-capacity archival workloads in HP server environments.

Can I mix this SAS drive with SATA drives in the same enclosure?

While the enclosure may support both, HP advises grouping SAS and SATA drives separately to maintain performance and compatibility.