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870753-B21
HPE 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF (2.5in) Sc 3yr Wty Digi...
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870753-B21 Overview
870753-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed for enterprise storage environments. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, utilizes a SATA III interface, and spins at 7200 RPM. With a capacity of 4 TB and a robust 256 MB cache, this drive is engineered to handle demanding workloads with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. Its MTBF is rated at 2,000,000 hours, ensuring reliable data access even under continuous operation.
Optimized for server and data center applications—as well as desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems—870753-B21 offers low power consumption (7.5 Watts during read/write operations and 3.5 Watts when idle) and advanced features including a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and a dual actuator mechanism. This combination of durability and efficiency makes it ideal for critical storage use cases.
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870753-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 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 7.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 3.5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- No
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 870753-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.78 inches
- Depth
- 8.66 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
870753-B21 Use Case
High-Performance OLTP Database Acceleration with 870753-B21 HPE 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF HDD
In a global financial services firm, IT architects deploy 870753-B21 HPE 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF (2.5in) Sc 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware HDDs in HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 servers to power mission-critical OLTP databases. The 12Gb/s SAS interface and 15,000 RPM spindle speed deliver sub-millisecond latency, supporting over 250,000 sustained IOPS for high-volume transaction processing. This configuration ensures rapid trade execution, zero downtime during peak market hours, and strict data integrity via digitally signed firmware.
Enterprise VDI Boot and Login Storm Resilience with 870753-B21 HPE 300GB SAS 12G HDD
A multinational enterprise implements VMware Horizon virtual desktop infrastructure on HPE Synergy compute nodes, leveraging 870753-B21 HPE 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF HDDs as dedicated boot volumes. The drives’ enterprise-grade 15K RPM performance and 3-year warranty ensure rapid OS boot, seamless logon storm handling for 5,000 concurrent users, and consistent desktop responsiveness. Digitally signed firmware enhances security and simplifies compliance audits for regulated environments.
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Caching Tier Optimization with 870753-B21 HPE 300GB SAS 12G HDD
In a healthcare data center, operations teams deploy 870753-B21 HPE 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF HDDs as the caching tier in HPE SimpliVity hyper-converged nodes. The drives accelerate random read/write performance for patient record databases and imaging applications, delivering predictable sub-millisecond response times under mixed workloads. With enterprise-class reliability and digitally signed firmware, the solution guarantees continuous availability, data integrity, and rapid recovery during maintenance or failover scenarios.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 870753-B21 |  Q6M04A |  P10444-B21 |  868830-B21 |  804677-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 / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III / SATA II / SAS 6Gb/s / 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 | 8 TB | 16 TB | 8 TB | 4 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 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.5 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 7.8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 3.5 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5.2 Watts | 5.2 Watts | 6 Watts |
| Encryption Support | No | AES 256-bit | No | No | 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 | 0–60°C |
| Product Name | 870753-B21 | Q6M04A Enterprise Helium HDD | P10444-B21 | 868830-B21 Enterprise HDD | 804677-B21 4TB SATA Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1 inches |
| Width | 5.78 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches |
| Depth | 8.66 inches | 5.78 inches | 8.26 inches | 4 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 1.85 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 3 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Waqas Anwar
4
Installed in Gen9 server. Runs reliably with good throughput.
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Francesca Bianchi
5
Stable and responsive. Suitable for mission-critical workloads.
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Adnan Yousaf
4
Quick setup and consistent performance under load.
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Brian Mitchell
4
Meets enterprise standards. No unexpected behavior.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF HDD (870753-B21)?
The HPE 870753-B21 is a 2.5-inch, 300 GB SAS 12 Gb/s enterprise hard drive running at 15 000 RPM with digitally signed firmware and a 3-year limited warranty.
Which interface does the 870753-B21 HDD use?
The drive uses an SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface with 12 Gb/s maximum throughput for high-performance enterprise storage.
What form factor and spindle speed does this drive support?
This HDD is a small form factor (2.5 inch) drive spinning at 15 000 RPM to deliver low latency and high IOPS.
Is the firmware on the HPE 870753-B21 digitally signed?
Yes. It features HPE digitally signed firmware to ensure compatibility, integrity and secure boot support in HPE servers.
What is the warranty period for the 300GB SAS 12G HDD?
HPE backs this drive with a standard 3-year worldwide limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
Which HPE servers are compatible with SKU 870753-B21?
This drive is qualified for HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10 and newer rack, tower and blade servers with SAS backplanes.
Can I hot-swap the 870753-B21 in my server?
Yes. The 2.5-inch SFF drive supports hot plugging and hot swapping in all compatible HPE drive bays.
What is the typical power consumption of this 15K SAS drive?
Typical power consumption is 9.6 W during read/write operations and 4.0 W when idle.
What are the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) specifications?
The drive is rated for an MTBF of 2 000 000 hours under typical enterprise workloads.
How do I physically install the HPE 870753-B21 drive?
Slide the drive into an empty compatible 2.5-inch SAS bay, secure the drive carrier, and the server’s backplane will auto-detect it.
What workloads are ideal for this 300 GB 15K SAS HDD?
Ideal workloads include database applications, virtualization, transaction processing and other IOPS-intensive environments.
Does this HDD support dual-port SAS connectivity?
Yes. It offers dual-port SAS for high availability and multipath I/O in SAN configurations.
How does SAS 12G performance compare to SATA?
SAS 12 Gb/s delivers higher throughput, lower latency and enterprise-grade reliability compared to standard SATA drives.
Is this drive covered by HPE support services?
Yes. You can purchase HPE Foundation Care or HPE Proactive Care for hardware support, firmware updates, and parts replacement.
Can the firmware be updated on the 870753-B21 drive?
Yes. Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to update the digitally signed firmware.
What are the environmental operating specifications?
Operating temperature ranges from 10 °C to 35 °C with non-operating from –40 °C to 65 °C, relative humidity 8%–90%, non-condensing.