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873870-B21
HPE BL460c Gen10 M.2 FIO Kit ALL
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873870-B21 Overview
873870-B21 is an enterprise-class HDD engineered for demanding applications. This 3.5-inch drive utilizes a SAS 12Gb/s interface and operates at 7200 RPM, delivering an 8 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB cache. It is built to handle rigorous workloads with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and boasts an impressive MTBF, ensuring dependable operation for continuous, 24/7 use in data centers and server environments.
Optimized for high-performance scenarios in desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance systems, 873870-B21 is designed with advanced features including a helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology. Combining reliable, high-capacity storage with efficient power consumption of 12 Watts during read/write operations and 7 Watts at idle, this drive is ideal for multi-bay configurations and demanding enterprise applications.
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873870-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 12 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 7 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
- 873870-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 1.65 lbs
873870-B21 Use Case
Rapid ESXi Hypervisor Boot for Enterprise Virtualization
In a global financial services data center, IT architects deploy VMware ESXi across 200 HPE BL460c Gen10 servers equipped with the 873870-B21-HPE BL460c Gen10 M.2 FIO Kit ALL. The dedicated M.2 FIO drive reduces hypervisor boot times by 60%, cutting provisioning from minutes to seconds and enabling high-velocity server rollouts. Benefit: Accelerated VM provisioning, lower operational overhead, and improved infrastructure agility.
High-Performance Database Caching for Real-Time Analytics
On a manufacturing IoT analytics platform, HPE BL460c Gen10 nodes with the 873870-B21-HPE BL460c Gen10 M.2 FIO Kit ALL serve as local NVMe cache for time-series databases. The sub-millisecond read/write latency delivers 40% faster query responses and offloads SAN traffic during peak ingestion. Benefit: Real-time insights, reduced network bottlenecks, and optimized total cost of ownership.
Edge Computing Resilience for Distributed Retail Operations
A global retail chain equips 75 branch offices with HPE BL460c Gen10 servers and the 873870-B21-HPE BL460c Gen10 M.2 FIO Kit ALL to host VDI and POS workloads at the edge. The onboard M.2 FIO ensures sustained high IOPS under peak transaction loads, maintaining 99.9% application uptime. Benefit: Consistent user experience, simplified remote management, and guaranteed business continuity.
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Product Comparison Table
 873870-B21 |  N9X94A |  N9X93A |  J9F50A |  K2Q45A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Server | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Server | Server / NAS / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 10 TB | 10 TB | 4 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 | N/A | 8.33 ms |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 12 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 9 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 7 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 Watts | 6 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 | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 873870-B21 | N9X94A Enterprise Helium-Sealed 10TB HDD | N9X93A 10TB Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | J9F50A Enterprise HDD | K2Q45A Enterprise 4TB HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1 inch | 1 in | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 4 in | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 in | 7.0 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.65 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.3 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Pavel Nov'k
4
OEM kit installed without issues.
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Klaus Brandt
5
Improved system responsiveness.
S
Sandro Ricci
3
Great upgrade for compact storage.
M
Morten Nielsen
4
Stable and reliable solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE BL460c Gen10 M.2 FIO Kit ALL?
The HPE BL460c Gen10 M.2 FIO Kit ALL is a factory-installed adapter that enables two M.2 2280 SSDs for boot or caching in HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 servers.
Which HPE servers are compatible with the M.2 FIO Kit ALL?
This kit is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 blade servers in HPE BladeSystem c-Class enclosures.
What types of M.2 SSDs does the kit support?
It supports both SATA and PCIe NVMe M.2 2280 form-factor SSDs for flexible storage options.
How many M.2 drives can I install with this kit?
The adapter provides two M.2 slots, allowing installation of up to two SSDs for mirrored or independent boot volumes.