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872481-B21 Overview

872481-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise-grade environments, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor, SATA III interface, and a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed. It delivers an 8 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB buffer and is rated for an annual workload of 550 TB/yr, offering strong reliability and dependable MTBF performance suited for continuous operations.

Optimized for demanding applications, this drive incorporates advanced features such as helium-sealed technology, integrated vibration protection, and dual actuator support. Commonly used in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems, 872481-B21 also ensures efficient power consumption with 8 Watts during read/write operations and 4 Watts at idle, making it ideal for 24×7 operational environments.

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872481-B21 Specifications

Product Type
Hard Drive
Brand
Hpe
Drive Type
HDD
Use Case
Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
Interface
SATA III
Form Factor
3.5-inch
Storage Capacity
8 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)
7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)
256 MB
Data Transfer Rate
Up to 250 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating
550 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)
8 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)
4 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
872481-B21
Height
1.03 inches
Width
4.00 inches
Depth
5.79 inches
Weight
1.2 lbs

872481-B21 Use Case

High-Performance Virtualization Tier with 872481-B21 1.8TB SAS 10K SFF HDD

In large VMware vSphere clusters, integrating the 872481-B21 1.8TB SAS 10K SFF SC 512E DS HDD delivers sustained 200 MB/s sequential throughput and 180K IOPS for demanding VM workloads. Benefit: Dramatically reduced VM boot times and live-migration latency, ensuring consistently low storage latency and optimized resource utilization.

Accelerated OLTP Database Storage on 872481-B21 1.8TB SAS 10K SFF HDD

For financial services running high-volume OLTP databases (Oracle, SQL Server), the 872481-B21 SAS 10K HDD provides enterprise-grade reliability and 4 K read/write response times under heavy transaction loads. Benefit: Sub-millisecond transaction processing, improved SLA compliance, and minimized risk of I/O bottlenecks during peak trading hours.

Hot-Tier Analytics in Data Warehouse Environments

In hybrid data-warehouse architectures (HPE Apollo, Dell EMC PowerEdge), deploying the 872481-B21 1.8TB SAS 10K SFF HDD in the hot-data tier accelerates scan-intensive queries and ETL pipelines. Benefit: Up to 30% faster report generation and real-time analytics, delivering actionable insights with low storage latency and predictable throughput.

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Product Comparison Table

1.8TB SAS 10K SFF SC 512E DS HDD PL-SI NO DEAL REG872481-B21HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware HDD870757-B21HP G8 G9 400GB 2.5 SAS 12G MU SSD873359-B21HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G 10K SFF RW DS HDDQ6M04AHP 600GB 12G SAS 10K rpm SFF (2.5-inch) SC Enterprise 3yr Warranty Hard Drive For Use with Gen8/Gen9 or Newer781516-B21
Product TypeHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard DriveHard Drive
Drive TypeHDDHDDHDDHDDHDD
Use CaseDesktop / Server / NAS / SurveillanceEnterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise StorageDesktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
InterfaceSATA IIISAS 12Gb/sSATA IIISATA III / SATA II / SAS 6Gb/s / SAS 12Gb/sSATA III
Form Factor3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch3.5-inch
Storage Capacity8 TB4 TB10 TB8 TB4 TB
Spindle Speed (RPM)7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM7200 RPM
Cache (Buffer Size)256 MB128 MB256 MB256 MB64 MB
Data Transfer RateUp to 250 MB/sUp to 210 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 250 MB/sUp to 210 MB/s
Annual Workload Rating550 TB/yr550 TB/yr550 TB/yr550 TB/yr180 TB/yr
Power Consumption (Read/Write)8 Watts8.5 Watts7.5 Watts7.5 Watts8 Watts
Power Consumption (Idle)4 Watts6.0 Watts5 Watts5.5 Watts5 Watts
Encryption SupportAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bitAES 256-bit
Helium SealedHelium-SealedNoHelium-SealedHelium-SealedHelium-Sealed
Drive Bays SupportedMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bayMulti-bay
Vibration ProtectionYesYesYesYesYes
Operating Temperature5–60°C5–60°C5–60°C5–60°C5–55°C
Product Name872481-B21870757-B21 Ultra Performance Enterprise HDD873359-B21 High-Performance HDDQ6M04A Enterprise Helium HDD781516-B21 4TB Enterprise HDD
Height1.03 inches1.0 inches1.03 inches1.03 inches1.03 inches
Width4.00 inches4.0 inches5.78 inches4.00 inches5.8 inches
Depth5.79 inches5.8 inches4.02 inches5.78 inches4.0 inches
Weight1.2 lbs1.8 lbs3.53 lbs1.85 lbs1.5 lbs

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Reviews & Ratings

T
Tom Harris
5

Reliable 10K drive with good capacity. Ideal for enterprise servers.

J
Junaid Khan
5

Installed smoothly and performs consistently under load.

S
Svetlana Ivanova
4

Stable firmware and predictable performance.

A
Arslan Mehmood
5

Good choice for production environments. No failures experienced.

E
Edward Lewis
4

Meets HPE quality expectations. Solid and dependable.

Questions & Answers

What is the storage capacity of the 872481-B21 1.8TB SAS 10K SFF HDD?

The 872481-B21 HDD provides a 1.8 TB native storage capacity, ideal for high-density enterprise applications.

Which interface does the 872481-B21 drive use?

The 872481-B21 drive uses a 12 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for high-speed data transfers.

What is the rotational speed of the 872481-B21 SAS HDD?

The 872481-B21 HDD spins at 10,000 RPM, delivering balanced performance and reliability for mixed workloads.

What form factor does the 872481-B21 model support?

The 872481-B21 comes in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF), fitting standard hot-swap drive bays in modern servers.

Is the 872481-B21 drive hot-swappable?

Yes, the 872481-B21 SAS HDD supports hot-swap capability, allowing drive replacement without powering down the system.

What does 512e sector emulation mean on the 872481-B21?

The 872481-B21 features 512e sector emulation, presenting 512 byte sectors while physically using 4 K byte sectors for compatibility and efficiency.

What is the maximum sustained transfer rate of the 872481-B21?

The 872481-B21 delivers up to 205 MB/s sustained sequential transfer rate over its 12 Gb/s SAS interface.

Is the 872481-B21 compatible with HP ProLiant servers?

Yes, the 872481-B21 is fully compatible with HP ProLiant and HPE Synergy server families that support 2.5-inch SAS drives.

What is the MTBF rating for the 872481-B21 HDD?

The 872481-B21 HDD is rated for a 1.6 million-hour mean time between failures (MTBF), ensuring enterprise-grade reliability.

Does the 872481-B21 support hardware encryption?

No, the 872481-B21 does not include built-in hardware encryption; data protection must be handled at the controller or software layer.

What is the typical power consumption of the 872481-B21?

The 872481-B21 consumes approximately 7.8 W during active operation and 4.5 W at idle, optimizing energy efficiency.

What operating temperature range does the 872481-B21 support?

The 872481-B21 operates reliably between 5 °C and 55 °C (41 °F to 131 °F) in standard server environments.

Can the 872481-B21 be used in RAID configurations?

Yes, the 872481-B21 is fully compatible with RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and other SAS-based RAID levels for data protection and performance.

What is the cache size of the 872481-B21 drive?

The 872481-B21 features a 256 MB cache buffer to accelerate read/write operations and minimize latency.

Does the 872481-B21 HDD include a warranty?

The 872481-B21 HDD is covered by a standard three-year limited warranty when purchased through authorized HPE channels.

Is the 872481-B21 backward compatible with 6 Gb/s SAS ports?

Yes, the 872481-B21 supports backward compatibility with 6 Gb/s SAS ports, automatically negotiating to the lower speed.

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