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864262-B21
HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e SPL HDD
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864262-B21 Overview
864262-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SAS 12Gb/s interface, featuring a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed and a capacity of 10 TB. With a generous 256 MB cache and an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, this drive is engineered for relentless 24/7 server operations with an estimated MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and reliability rated for continuous enterprise use.
Optimized for server and enterprise storage applications, 864262-B21 also excels in data center, NAS, and surveillance environments. Its low power consumption—approximately 9 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts when idle—combined with advanced features such as helium-sealing, dual actuator technology, and vibration protection, ensure exceptional performance and durability in multi-bay configurations.
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864262-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- 4.17 ms
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 9 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 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
- 864262-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 3.00 lbs
864262-B21 Use Case
Tiered Enterprise Virtualization with 864262-B21 HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e SPL HDD
In HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers running VMware vSphere, the 864262-B21 HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e SPL HDD provides a higher-capacity, cost-efficient storage tier for non-mission-critical VMs. Customers achieve a 20% reduction in TCO while sustaining predictable 7.2K-RPM performance and enterprise-grade reliability.
High-Capacity Data Lake Nodes for Analytics Clusters
Integrated into HPE Apollo or ProLiant XL servers, the 864262-B21 HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e SPL HDD serves as the primary storage tier for Hadoop and Spark data lakes. Enterprises benefit from 6TB per drive of sequential throughput, cost-effective bulk capacity and 512e compatibility, accelerating batch processing and reducing storage footprint by 30%.
Secondary Backup and Archive in HPE StoreOnce Appliances
Configured as the bulk storage tier in HPE StoreOnce backup systems, the 864262-B21 HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e SPL HDD delivers 6TB of reliable archive capacity per bay. Organizations achieve high-density retention with seamless integration of SAS 7.2K drives and hardware-optimized deduplication, cutting long-term storage costs by up to 40%.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 864262-B21 |  0231A8L7 |  658071-B21 |  870761-B21 |  Q2P82A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Server | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 8 TB | 8 TB | 4 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 | 4.17 ms | 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 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 9.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6.0 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 | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 864262-B21 Enterprise HDD | 0231A8L7 Enterprise HDD | 658071-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | 870761-B21 | Q2P82A Enterprise Helium-Sealed 8TB HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.030 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.04 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.789 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.10 inches | 4.014 inches | 5.79 inches | 8.66 inches |
| Weight | 3.00 lbs | 4.1 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
W
Waqar Ahmed
4
Good option for bulk storage.
S
Serkan Yilmaz
4
Installed without any issues.
R
Rizvi Khan
5
Consistent speeds.
T
Tero Aalto
4
Reliable long term use.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 864262-B21?
The HPE 864262-B21 is a 6TB enterprise-grade SAS hard drive designed for HPE servers and storage arrays, offering high capacity and reliability in a low-profile form factor.
What storage capacity does the HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e SPL HDD provide?
This drive delivers 6 terabytes of raw storage, optimized for large-scale data retention and high-density server configurations.
Which interface and transfer speed does the 864262-B21 HDD support?
It uses a dual-port 12 Gb/s SAS interface, enabling up to 1 200 MB/s sequential data throughput per drive in fully populated arrays.
What is the rotational speed of this SAS HDD and how does it affect performance?
With a spindle speed of 7 200 RPM, it balances sustained sequential throughput and random I/O performance while maintaining moderate latency.
What do LFF LP and 512e mean in the drive’s description?
LFF LP denotes a low-profile 3.5-inch form factor, and 512e indicates 4 KB emulated sector size for compatibility with legacy operating systems.
How reliable is the HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K HDD?
This drive features a 2 million-hour MTBF rating and dual-port fault tolerance, delivering enterprise-class reliability for continuous operation.
Which HPE servers and storage systems are compatible with SKU 864262-B21?
It is validated for HPE ProLiant DL/ML/Genealogy servers, HPE Apollo storage nodes, and HPE MSA/Primera arrays supporting 12 Gb/s SAS drives.
Is the HPE 864262-B21 hot-pluggable and easy to install?
Yes, the drive supports hot-swap insertion and removal in tool-less drive bays, enabling seamless upgrades without system downtime.
What are the physical dimensions of this LFF low-profile HDD?
It measures 146 x 101.6 x 25.4 mm (L x W x H) and weighs approximately 680 grams, fitting standard 3.5-inch drive bays.
What operating temperature and humidity ranges are supported?
The drive operates from 5 °C to 55 °C at 5–95% non-condensing relative humidity, ensuring reliable performance in data center environments.
What warranty coverage does HPE offer for this HDD?
HPE provides a standard three-year limited warranty with optional extensible Care Pack services for up to five years of coverage.
Which workloads are best suited for the HPE 6TB SAS 7.2K drive?
It excels in sequential and random mixed workloads such as virtual machine storage, database archival, backup, and general file serving.
How does the 12 Gb/s SAS interface enhance data availability?
Dual-port SAS delivers path redundancy and automatic failover, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous access to critical data.
What is the power consumption profile of this SAS HDD?
Typical power usage is 7.5 W active and 5 W idle, optimizing energy efficiency for large-scale deployments.
What security features does the HPE 864262-B21 support?
The drive supports HPE Secure Encryption and SCSI Sanitize Instant Erase to protect data at rest and enable rapid decommissioning.
Which use cases is the 6TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP HDD ideal for?
It is ideal for high-capacity archival, surveillance recording, cloud object storage, and mixed-use enterprise workloads requiring reliable throughput.