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872346-B21
HP 480GB SATA 6G MU LFF 3.5 IN SCC DS FIRMWARESSD
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872346-B21 Overview
872346-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed with a robust 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and offers a storage capacity of 8 TB with a 256 MB cache, a workload rating of 550 TB/yr, and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours—ensuring rated 24/7 reliability for enterprise environments. Commonly used in demanding deployments, this drive meets the rigorous needs of data centers, desktop systems, NAS storage, and surveillance applications.
Engineered with cutting-edge features, 872346-B21 is helium-sealed and provides enhanced stability through integrated vibration protection and dual actuators for improved performance under variable operating conditions. With a power consumption of 8.5 Watts in read/write operations and 5.0 Watts in idle mode, this hard drive delivers consistent, energy-efficient operation, making it an optimal choice for server-class applications.
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872346-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Server
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- 8.5 ms
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.0 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- 872346-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.20 lbs
872346-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Virtualization Acceleration with 872346-B21-HP 480GB SATA 6G MU LFF 3.5 IN SCC DS FIRMWARESSD
In a VMware vSphere cluster consolidating 50+ virtual machines per node, deploying the 872346-B21-HP 480GB SATA 6G MU LFF 3.5″ SCC DS Firmware SSD delivers sub-1 ms read/write latency and 75 K IOPS. This SSD integration accelerates VM provisioning by 60%, boosts end-user responsiveness and reduces TCO by 20% through higher VM density on existing hardware.
Real-Time Database Query Optimization in Financial Services
A financial trading firm integrates the 872346-B21-HP 480GB SATA 6G MU LFF 3.5″ SCC DS Firmware SSD into its Oracle and SQL Server back-end storage arrays to meet sub-millisecond transaction requirements. The high-endurance firmware and 6 Gb/s SATA interface improve query throughput by 50%, ensure consistent low-latency trades and support peak workloads without performance degradation.
High-Speed Backup & Rapid Disaster Recovery for SMB Data Centers
An SMB data center leverages the 872346-B21-HP 480GB SATA 6G MU LFF 3.5″ SCC DS Firmware SSD as a tier-1 backup target for nightly snapshots and rapid restores. With sustained 500 MB/s sequential write speeds, backup windows shrink by 70% and full system restores complete in under 20 minutes, delivering enterprise-grade resilience and minimizing downtime risk.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 872346-B21 |  881781-B21 |  804634-B21 |  804642-B21 |  P09718-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Server | 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 III | SATA III | 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 | 8 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | 8.5 ms | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8.7 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 4.0 Watts | 6.1 Watts | 5.5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | 872346-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | Enterprise Capacity HDD 4TB 7200RPM 881781-B21 | 804634-B21 Enterprise HDD | 804642-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD | P09718-B21 10TB Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.20 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.7 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
F
Farhan Latif
4
Noticeable improvement in application responsiveness.
P
Paul Schneider
4
OEM firmware avoided deployment issues.
I
Imran Saleem
5
Stable and predictable SSD performance.
J
Jan Kowalski
5
Good enterprise SSD option.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP 872346-B21 SSD?
The HP 872346-B21 SSD provides 480 GB of usable storage capacity.
Which interface does the HP 480 GB SATA 6G SSD use?
It uses a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface for high compatibility and throughput.
What form factor is the HP 872346-B21 SSD?
This SSD is a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) drive designed for enterprise enclosures.
What does MU LFF mean in the SSD model description?
MU LFF indicates a multi-user optimized SSD in a large form factor, engineered for sustained performance under heavy workloads.
What firmware is preloaded on the HP 872346-B21 SSD?
It ships with HP’s SCC DS firmware, which delivers optimized error recovery and drive health management.
What are the sequential read and write speeds?
This drive sustains up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 520 MB/s sequential write speeds.
Is this SSD hot-pluggable in HP ProLiant servers?
Yes, the HP 872346-B21 SSD supports hot-plug in compatible HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers.
Does the HP 480 GB SATA SSD support TRIM?
Yes, the drive supports TRIM to maintain peak performance and longevity.
What endurance rating does the 872346-B21 SSD have?
It is rated for 730 TBW (terabytes written) to ensure reliable operation over its service life.
Does the SSD offer hardware encryption?
Yes, it includes AES-256 self-encrypting drive (SED) support for data-at-rest protection.
What operating temperatures can the HP 872346-B21 SSD tolerate?
It operates reliably between 0 °C and 60 °C ambient temperature.
What is the warranty period for this HP SSD?
The HP 872346-B21 SSD is covered by a 3-year limited warranty.
Can I update the firmware on this SSD?
Yes, firmware updates are available via HP Service Pack for ProLiant to maintain compatibility and performance.
How do I install the HP 480 GB SATA SSD in my server?
Slide the SSD into an empty 3.5″ bay with the SATA connector facing inward, secure the carrier, and the system BIOS will auto-detect it.
Is the HP 872346-B21 SSD compatible with non-HP systems?
While designed for HP servers, it also functions in any SATA-compliant environment, though warranty coverage may differ.