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868830-B21
HPE 3.8TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digi...
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868830-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed for enterprise storage applications. This 3.5-inch drive utilizes a SATA III interface and operates at 7200 RPM, delivering a robust 8 TB of capacity paired with a sizable 256 MB buffer. It is engineered for demanding workloads with an annual rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF value that supports continuous, 24x7 operation.
The drive is optimized for use in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance environments, meeting rigorous reliability standards with rated operation 24 hours a day. Featuring advanced technology such as a helium-sealed design and integrated vibration protection – along with dual actuator support – it also offers efficient power consumption during both read/write (7.8 Watts) and idle (5.2 Watts) modes.
868830-B21 price is $1,093.43, a 78% saving from the Hpe list price of $4,970.10. 868830-B21 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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In large-scale VDI deployments, service providers integrate the 868830-B21 HPE 3.8TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SSD with digitally signed firmware to minimize boot storms and deliver sub-second login times. By offloading read-heavy OS and application workloads onto this enterprise-grade SSD, IT teams reduce latency by up to 60% and boost user productivity, while ensuring 3-year warranty coverage and firmware integrity for secure, predictable VDI performance.
An online retailer deploys the 868830-B21 HPE 3.8TB SATA 6G Read-Intensive SSD in their web server cache tier to handle millions of daily product page views. The SSD’s sustained 6Gb/s read performance and small-form-factor design drive 5× faster page rendering and 40% lower request latency. This optimized caching strategy increases conversion rates, reduces infrastructure costs, and leverages digitally signed firmware for end-to-end data integrity in customer transactions.
A financial services firm implements the 868830-B21 HPE 3.8TB SATA 6G Read-Intensive SSD in its Hadoop-based log analytics cluster to speed up read-heavy BI queries and compliance reporting. The SSD’s high IOPS and enterprise-grade reliability enable analysts to query terabytes of transaction logs in seconds instead of minutes. The result is a 70% reduction in query runtime, faster regulatory reporting cycles, and sustained performance with HPE’s 3-year warranty and digitally signed firmware security.
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| 868830-B21 |  736939-B21 |  P07926-B21 |  P13658-B21 |  P05986-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 / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 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 | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 7.2 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.2 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | No | 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 | 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 | 868830-B21 Enterprise HDD | 736939-B21 | P07926-B21 Enterprise HDD | P13658-B21 Enterprise HDD | P05986-B21 High-Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.01 inches | 8.74 inches |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs | 1.75 lbs | 4.6 lbs | 1.50 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
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New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Large SATA RI SSD with strong read performance.
Great for analytics and reporting systems.
Stable and easy to integrate.
No firmware issues encountered.
Reliable high-capacity SSD.
The HPE 868830-B21 SSD offers 3.8 TB of usable storage, ideal for read-intensive applications requiring high capacity.
This drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, fitting standard U.2/HPE drive bays in ProLiant and other HPE servers.
It features a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, delivering broad compatibility with SATA-based HPE servers and storage systems.
It’s engineered for read-intensive workloads, offering sustained performance for mission-critical read-heavy applications.
The drive supports a read-intensive endurance class of up to 0.3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) over its 3-year warranty period.
HPE backs this SSD with a 3-year limited warranty and 24×7 worldwide support via HPE Care Pack options.
Digitally signed firmware ensures the drive boots only authentic, HPE-verified code, protecting against unauthorized firmware modifications.
It’s validated for HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10 servers, HPE Apollo, Synergy, MSA, Nimble and StoreVirtual systems with SATA drive cages.
The drive delivers up to 550 MB/s sequential reads and up to 520 MB/s sequential writes over the SATA 6 Gb/s interface.
Ideal for database querying, virtualization read caches, media streaming and content delivery where high read throughput is critical.
Insert the SSD into an available 2.5″ drive bay or U.2 slot, secure the latch, and verify recognition in HPE iLO or system BIOS.
Yes, it supports hot-plug insertion and removal in compatible HPE systems without powering down the server.
SATA 6 Gb/s ensures up to 600 MB/s link bandwidth, widespread compatibility and cost-effectiveness for enterprise environments.
Yes, the drive is fully supported in RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 and other configurations via HPE Smart Array controllers.
Download the latest firmware package from HPE Support Center and apply updates using HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM) or iLO firmware tools.
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