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864259-B21
HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF ST 512e Spl HDD
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864259-B21 Overview
864259-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise storage solutions. It features a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 4 TB of storage capacity, a 256 MB buffer, and is rated for an annual workload of 180 TB/yr with a robust MTBF ensuring reliable operation rated at millions of hours per year.
This drive is ideal for multiple drive usage classes including desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance applications while delivering efficient power consumption during both read/write (8 Watts) and idle (4 Watts) states. Advanced features such as helium-sealed technology, vibration protection, and dual actuator design further solidify its suitability for mission-critical data centers, enterprise storage environments, and high-demand applications.
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864259-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)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 4 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 864259-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 4.0 inches
- Depth
- 5.8 inches
- Weight
- 1.2 lbs
864259-B21 Use Case
Virtualization Host Expansion with 864259-B21 HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF HDD
In a mid-sized enterprise running HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers, the 864259-B21 HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF ST 512e Spl HDD delivers high-capacity block storage for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Its 7.2K RPM spindle speed and SAS throughput ensure predictable I/O performance under sustained VM workloads. Outcome: Scalable VM density, reduced storage contention and consistent user experience with enterprise-grade reliability.
Tiered Backup & Archival Storage in HPE StoreOnce Environments
Backup administrators integrate the 864259-B21 HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF ST 512e Spl HDD into HPE StoreOnce backup nodes to support large-scale backup retention and long-term data archiving. The drive’s 4 TB capacity and 512e sector efficiency reduce cost per gigabyte while delivering SAS reliability for infrequent but critical read/write cycles. Outcome: Optimized backup window, lower TCO and enhanced data integrity for compliance-driven archives.
Big Data Ingestion for Analytics Clusters on HPE Apollo
Data teams deploy the 864259-B21 HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF HDD in HPE Apollo 4200 platforms to ingest and store large log-stream and batch-processing datasets. Its sequential read/write performance accelerates MapReduce and Spark jobs without overshooting budget limits. Outcome: High-volume data throughput, predictable query times and cost-efficient scalability for on-premises analytics workloads.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 864259-B21 |  804602-B21 |  861676-B21 |  864262-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 | 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 | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 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 | 4.17 ms | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 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 | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 9 Watts | N/A |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 Watts | 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 0–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 864259-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | 804602-B21 Enterprise HDD | 861676-B21 Enterprise HDD | 864262-B21 Enterprise HDD | 804674-B21 |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 5.8 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 5.8 inches | 4 inches | 5.78 inches | 4.00 inches | 8.3 inches |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 3.00 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Azhar Iqbal
5
Consistent speeds and reliable firmware.
F
Franco Bianchi
5
Good capacity and stability.
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Ubaid Ullah
5
Reliable storage choice.
M
Magnus Olsson
5
Solid long term investment.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE 864259-B21 4TB SAS HDD?
The HPE 864259-B21 HDD provides 4 TB of raw storage capacity, suitable for mid-tier enterprise data workloads.
What interface does the HPE 864259-B21 drive use?
This drive employs a dual-port 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-throughput, fault-tolerant connectivity.
What is the rotational speed of the HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K HDD?
The drive spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power efficiency for general-purpose storage.
What form factor is the HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K drive?
It is a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) hot-pluggable HDD designed for standard server and storage bays.
Does the HPE 864259-B21 support 512e sector emulation?
Yes. It features 512e (512-byte logical/4 KiB physical) sector emulation for legacy OS compatibility.
Is the HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K HDD self-encrypting?
Yes. It is a self-encrypting drive (SED) with hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and TCG security standards.
Which HPE servers and storage systems are compatible with SKU 864259-B21?
It is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 servers, HPE MSA arrays, StoreEasy systems and HPE Smart Array controllers.
What are common use cases for the HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K HDD?
Ideal for file servers, backup and archiving, virtualization, and secondary storage in enterprise and SMB environments.
How does the HPE 864259-B21 secure data at rest?
It secures data with built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption, ensuring compliance with FIPS and TCG standards.
What warranty coverage does HPE provide for this HDD?
HPE backs this drive with a three-year limited warranty and global hardware support services.
How do I install or replace the HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K HDD?
The hot-plug design fits HPE drive bays—simply slide into the tray and latch, then configure via HPE Smart Storage Administrator.
What are the power consumption specifications for this drive?
Typical power usage is 6.4 W at idle and 7.6 W during read/write operations for energy-efficient performance.
What is the MTBF rating of the HPE 864259-B21 HDD?
It is rated for 2 million hours mean time between failures (MTBF) under standard enterprise workloads.
Can I use the HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K HDD in RAID configurations?
Yes. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 on HPE Smart Array controllers for data redundancy and performance.
How does 512e technology benefit data storage?
512e combines 4 KiB physical sectors with 512-byte logical sectors for legacy application support and improved write efficiency.
How can I monitor the health and performance of this HDD?
Use HPE iLO or Smart Storage Administrator to view S.M.A.R.T. metrics, predictive failure analysis and drive status in real time.
What are the typical data transfer rates of the HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K HDD?
This drive delivers up to 210 MB/s sustained sequential transfer rate under optimal conditions.