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872489-B21
HPE 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Wty Digitall...
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872489-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for demanding environments, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It delivers a reliable 7200 RPM spindle speed with a storage capacity of 4 TB and a cache size of 128 MB, making it well-suited for rigorous workloads rated at 550 TB/yr with an impressive MTBF ensuring continuous operation throughout the year.
This enterprise-grade drive incorporates advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology to enhance reliability and efficiency in multi-drive configurations. Commonly used in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems, its low power consumption in both read/write (6.0 Watts) and idle (4.0 Watts) modes further underscores its suitability for both performance-critical and energy-sensitive applications.
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In a global healthcare organization, IT teams deploy the HPE 872489-B21 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC HDD across ProLiant servers to archive electronic medical records and compliance logs. This solution delivers 99.9% system availability, supports 10-year data-retention policies, and reduces storage CapEx by 30% while ensuring firmware-based data integrity for audit readiness.
A managed service provider integrates the HPE 872489-B21 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC HDD into HPE Synergy frames to host over 200 virtual machines for SMB clients. The drive’s consistent 7.2K RPM performance boosts VM consolidation by 25%, increases rack-unit storage density by 20%, and delivers enterprise-grade reliability under mixed workloads.
A digital media agency leverages the HPE 872489-B21 2TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC HDD in HPE Apollo storage nodes to manage and stream 4K video assets. This configuration achieves sustained sequential throughput up to 150 MB/s per drive, accelerates content delivery pipelines, and reduces streaming latency by 15%, enabling scalable, high-performance media workflows.
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 872489-B21 |  804602-B21 |  0231A8L7 |  N9Y12A |  753874-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| 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 210 MB/s |
| Depth | 5.8 inches | 4 inches | 4.10 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.63 inches |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 0–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4.0 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 6.0 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 10 Watts |
| Product Name | 872489-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed 4TB HDD | 804602-B21 Enterprise HDD | 0231A8L7 Enterprise HDD | N9Y12A High Performance Enterprise HDD | 753874-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 10 TB |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 4.1 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
| Width | 4.0 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches |
High capacity SAS drive handled large datasets efficiently.
Consistent performance for enterprise storage.
Smooth installation and operation.
Reliable and predictable.
Excellent capacity upgrade.
The HPE 872489-B21 is a 2TB SATA 6Gb/s Midline 7,200 RPM HDD in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor with single-port connectivity and digitally signed firmware.
This HDD delivers up to 205 MB/s sequential transfer rates at 7,200 RPM, with a 6Gb/s SATA interface and 128 MiB cache for sustained performance.
It uses a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) and a standard SATA 6Gb/s interface, ensuring broad server and storage compatibility.
Digitally signed firmware verifies integrity at boot, preventing unauthorized modifications, enhancing data security and system reliability.
