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872477-B21
HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) Sc 3yr Wty Digi...
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872477-B21 Overview
872477-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed with a 3.5-inch form factor and a robust SATA III interface. It operates at a 7200 RPM spindle speed, offering 4 TB of storage capacity paired with a 256 MB buffer, and is built to sustain a heavy annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr with an impressive MTBF of 2,500,000 hours.
Engineered for 24/7 operation in demanding environments, 872477-B21 delivers reliable performance for enterprise storage, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications. Its low power consumption (8.5 Watts during read/write and 5.5 Watts in idle mode), helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology make it ideally suited for critical data centers and high-availability systems.
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872477-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 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.5 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
- 872477-B21 Enterprise High-Performance HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 8.7 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
872477-B21 Use Case
Virtualized Data Center Acceleration with HPE 872477-B21 600GB SAS 12G 10K HDD
In a large enterprise running VMware vSphere clusters, IT architects deploy the HPE 872477-B21 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) Sc 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware HDD to host dozens of virtual machines with mixed workloads. The drive’s sustained 12 Gbps throughput and 150 K IOPS at 10 K RPM deliver consistent low-latency performance under heavy consolidation. Outcome: accelerated VM boot times, reduced storage bottlenecks, and 25% higher VM density per chassis, ensuring predictable SLA compliance.
High-Throughput Enterprise Database Hosting on HPE 872477-B21 600GB SAS 12G 10K HDD
A financial services firm implements Oracle RAC for real-time transaction processing. By installing HPE 872477-B21 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) Sc 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware HDDs in its SAN array, DBAs achieve 140 MB/s sustained reads/writes and sub-5 ms latency under peak loads. Outcome: 40% faster commit rates, minimized lock contention, and improved end-user responsiveness, meeting PCI-DSS performance and security standards.
Secure SAN Backup and Recovery with HPE 872477-B21 600GB SAS 12G 10K HDD
A healthcare provider uses an HPE 3PAR StoreServ SAN to store patient records and implements nightly snapshots and replication jobs. Integrating HPE 872477-B21 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) Sc 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware HDDs into the backup tier ensures firmware integrity and rapid rebuild speeds. Outcome: 30-minute snapshot windows, 99.99% data availability, and full 48-hour recovery point objectives (RPO), while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
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Product Comparison Table 
 872477-B21 |  781518-B21 |  Q6L98A |  652749-B21 |  P07922-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 | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 10 TB | 10 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 | 4.16 ms | 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 | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6.0 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 872477-B21 Enterprise High-Performance HDD | 781518-B21 Enterprise HDD | Q6L98A Enterprise HDD | 652749-B21 Enterprise 10TB Helium-Sealed HDD | P07922-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 8.7 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.0 inches | 7.25 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Shahid Mehmood
5
Installed in RAID without issues. System performance improved noticeably.
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Claire Dupont
4
Consistent speed and low error rates. Meets our business requirements.
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Yasir Salman
5
HPE quality is evident. Stable firmware and smooth operation.
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Benjamin Scott
5
Good balance of speed and reliability for production servers.
Questions & Answers
What are the key specifications of the HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF HDD?
This drive delivers 600 GB capacity, SAS 12 Gb/s interface, 10 000 RPM spindle speed, 2.5-inch SFF form factor, SC controller, 3-year warranty and digitally signed firmware.
Is the HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF HDD compatible with my HPE server?
Yes. It is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant and Synergy servers that support 2.5-inch SAS 12G drives.
What performance can I expect from a SAS 12G interface?
SAS 12G offers up to 1 200 MB/s throughput per port, low latency and sustained sequential I/O ideal for enterprise workloads.
How reliable is the Enterprise 10K design?
Enterprise 10 000 RPM drives provide a 2 000 000-hour MTBF, advanced error recovery and vibration tolerance for 24×7 operation.
What warranty coverage comes with this HDD?
HPE backs this drive with a three-year limited warranty including parts, labor and firmware support.
What does digitally signed firmware mean?
Digitally signed firmware ensures authenticity and integrity, preventing unauthorized code and reducing security risks.
How do I install the HPE 600GB SAS 12G HDD in my server?
Slide the drive into an empty 2.5-inch SAS bay until it clicks, then verify recognition in the server management interface.
Can I use this HDD in a RAID configuration?
Yes. It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 when paired with a compatible HPE Smart Array controller.
What is the drive’s power consumption?
Typical power draw is 6.8 W active and 3.5 W idle, optimizing energy efficiency in enterprise environments.
How does this HDD compare to enterprise SSDs?
While SSDs deliver lower latency and higher IOPS, this HDD offers a cost-effective balance of capacity and sustained throughput.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF)?
This drive has an MTBF of 2 000 000 hours based on Telcordia standards.
Is hot-swap supported on this HDD?
Yes. The drive supports hot-swapping for non-disruptive addition or replacement in active systems.
Which operating systems support this HPE SAS HDD?
It supports Windows Server, various Linux distributions, VMware ESXi and other OSs certified on HPE platforms.
How do I update the firmware of this HDD?
Use HPE Smart Update Manager or Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to apply the latest digitally signed firmware package.
What is the operating temperature range?
The drive operates between 5 °C and 55 °C, with a non-operating range of –40 °C to 70 °C.
Where can I purchase genuine replacement drives?
Genuine HPE drives are available through authorized HPE resellers, the HPE Store or certified channel partners.