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872390-B21
HP 960GB SAS 12G RI SFF 2.5 IN SC DS FIRMWARESSD
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872390-B21 Overview
872390-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed for robust enterprise applications, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor paired with a SATA III interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and offers a storage capacity of 4 TB with a 128 MB cache, along with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours, ensuring reliable continuous operation for NAS deployments.
Built with advanced technologies such as a helium-sealed enclosure, dedicated vibration protection, and a dual actuator system, 872390-B21 optimizes power consumption at approximately 8.5 Watts during read/write operations and 6 Watts at idle. It is ideally suited for data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance applications where consistent performance and durability are paramount.
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872390-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- NAS
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 128 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.5 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
- 872390-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 8.74 inches
- Weight
- 2.0 lbs
872390-B21 Use Case
Real-Time Transaction Processing in Financial Services
In a high-frequency trading environment, the 872390-B21-HP 960GB SAS 12G RI SFF 2.5 IN SC DS FIRMWARESSD serves as primary storage for transactional databases, delivering sub-millisecond I/O latency and 12G SAS throughput to ensure instant trade execution and settlement. Outcome: Achieves 60% faster transaction processing, maintains consistent performance under peak load, and supports 99.999% availability for mission-critical financial operations.
Enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Acceleration
When deployed in an HP ProLiant server cluster for virtual desktop infrastructure, the 872390-B21-HP 960GB SAS 12G RI SFF 2.5 IN SC DS FIRMWARESSD reduces boot storms and login times by delivering high random IOPS and sustained performance. Outcome: Improves VDI responsiveness by 40%, increases user density per host by 25%, and lowers TCO through enhanced drive endurance and firmware-embedded reliability.
High-Performance Computing and Big Data Analytics
Integrated into a big data analytics cluster, the 872390-B21-HP 960GB SAS 12G RI SFF 2.5 IN SC DS FIRMWARESSD accelerates data ingestion and query response for large-scale datasets. Outcome: Cuts data retrieval times by 50%, supports concurrent analytics workloads with up to 500K random read IOPS, and delivers enterprise-grade endurance for continuous 24/7 operations.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 872390-B21 |  816899-B21 |  868814-B21 |  866842-B21 |  870757-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | NAS | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s |
| 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 | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 9.0 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.0 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 | No |
| 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 872390-B21 Enterprise HDD | 816899-B21 Enterprise HDD | 868814-B21 High Performance SATA HDD | 866842-B21 High Performance HDD | 870757-B21 Ultra Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.00 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 8.74 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.20 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ahsan Yaqoob
5
Deployed in Gen10 servers. No compatibility issues.
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Petra Lang
5
Stable under continuous load. Good enterprise option.
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Sami Ullah
5
Smooth installation and predictable speeds.
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George Hanley
5
Meets expectations for read-intensive workloads.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the HP 960GB SAS 12G RI SFF 2.5 IN SC DS Firmware SSD?
The HP 960GB SAS 12G RI SFF 2.5in SC DS Firmware SSD (SKU 872390-B21) delivers 960 GB capacity, SAS 12 Gb/s dual-port interface, 2.5in SFF design, advanced data-integrity firmware, power-loss protection and enterprise-grade endurance.
What performance can I expect from this SSD?
This SSD achieves up to 2 100 MB/s sequential reads, 1 200 MB/s sequential writes and up to 400 000 IOPS for random workloads, minimizing latency and improving application responsiveness.
Which HP servers support the 872390-B21 SSD?
The SSD is compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8, Gen9 and Gen10 rack and blade servers equipped with SAS 12 Gb/s backplanes and SFF 2.5in drive bays.
What interface does this SSD use?
It uses a dual-port SAS 12 Gb/s interface, providing high throughput with path redundancy for critical enterprise workloads.
What is the form factor of this HP SSD?
The drive features a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) with an industry-standard SAS connector for seamless integration into HP server bays.
What endurance rating does the HP 960GB SAS SSD have?
It is rated for 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) over a 5-year service life, equating to approximately 1.75 PB total bytes written under typical enterprise workloads.
How does the firmware improve data reliability?
HP’s embedded firmware provides end-to-end data path protection, multi-bit error correction and power-loss protection to ensure data integrity in critical environments.
Can I use this SSD in RAID configurations?
Yes, the SSD fully supports SAS RAID controllers and can be deployed in RAID 0/1/5/6/10 arrays for performance optimization and redundancy.
What is the average latency of this SSD?
Typical latency is under 250 µs for random reads and under 20 µs for sequential operations, ensuring low response times for demanding applications.
How do I install SKU 872390-B21 in my HP server?
Slide the certified SSD into any available SFF 2.5in bay, secure the latch and verify recognition via HP iLO or the HP Smart Array controller interface.
Does this SSD support SCSI command set and encryption?
Yes, it supports the full SCSI command set and optional TCG Enterprise self-encrypting drive (SED) functionality with HP Secure Encryption.
What is the MTBF for the HP 960GB SAS SSD?
The drive is rated for 2 million hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), reflecting enterprise-grade reliability for continuous operation.
How can I update the SSD firmware?
Use the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or the HP Smart Storage Administrator to perform online firmware updates without downtime.
Which monitoring tools are compatible with this SSD?
HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), HP Smart Storage Administrator and HP Onboard Administrator provide real-time health, performance and firmware status monitoring.
What warranty coverage does HP offer for this SSD?
HP provides a 3-year limited warranty with optional HP Care Pack services available for extended coverage and next-business-day replacement.
Where can I purchase a genuine HP SSD with SKU 872390-B21?
You can purchase directly from HP sales, authorized HP resellers or the official HP online store using SKU 872390-B21 to ensure authenticity and full warranty support.