United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
A
Aaron Mitchell
5
Fast 15K SAS drive delivered excellent IOPS.
877748-B21
HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC 3yr Wty Dig...
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
877748-B21
- Description:
- HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware SSD
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- Condition:
- Warranty:
- 3
- List Price:
$616.09
- Price:
$388.1337% off
Quantity:
1
Business price:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
877748-B21 Overview
877748-B21 is a high-performance HDD built for demanding enterprise applications, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It spins at 7200 RPM, offers a 4 TB storage capacity, and is equipped with a 256 MB cache, ensuring smooth performance under heavy workloads with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. With an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and reliability designed for continuous operation, this drive meets the rigorous requirements of data centers, servers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
Optimized for both performance and endurance, 877748-B21 includes advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and a dual actuator system. It is engineered for multi-bay configurations while maintaining low power consumption (approximately 8 Watts during read/write and 5 Watts on idle), making it an ideal choice for mission-critical environments and high-density storage applications.
877748-B21 price is $388.13, a 37% saving from the Hpe list price of $616.09. 877748-B21 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
Request bulk order quote for 877748-B21 for additional pricing. Browse the full Hpe Server 3.5" Hard Drives series or explore all Hpe products.
877748-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 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 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
- 877748-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 4.0 inches
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
877748-B21 Use Case
Accelerating Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Boot Storms
In a 500-seat enterprise VDI deployment, IT teams replace spinning disks with the 877748-B21 HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC SSD to handle simultaneous boot storms. The SSD’s high read IOPS and SCC (single-controller) design deliver consistent login times under heavy load. Result: 40% faster desktop provisioning, improved user productivity, and simplified storage management with a 3-year warranty and digitally signed firmware for secure updates.
Optimizing Web and Content Delivery Caching
For an e-commerce platform facing unpredictable traffic spikes, engineers deploy the 877748-B21 HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD in cache tiers of web servers. Its 480GB capacity, LFF (3.5in) form factor, and read-optimized firmware accelerate static content delivery by 60%. Outcome: faster page loads, reduced backend database queries, enhanced customer experience, and assured data integrity with HPE’s digitally signed firmware.
Enhancing Analytics and BI Query Performance
A financial services firm integrates the 877748-B21 HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD into its analytics cluster to speed up ad hoc SQL queries on large datasets. The drive’s sustained read throughput and enterprise-grade endurance support repetitive dashboard refreshes. Benefit: query latency reduced by 50%, real-time insights for traders, and lower TCO thanks to the SSD’s 3-year warranty and robust security features.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| 877748-B21 |  804602-B21 |  861693-B21 |  878566-B21 |  881779-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 | 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 | 6 TB | 8 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 | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 7 W | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 W | 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Rotational Vibration Sensors |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 0–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 877748-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | 804602-B21 Enterprise HDD | 861693-B21 Enterprise HDD | 878566-B21 Enterprise HDD | 881779-B21 Enterprise Series SAS Hard Drive |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.9 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.0 inches | 4 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hammad Raza
5
Ideal for transactional workloads.
K
Kenji Tanaka
4
Firmware worked seamlessly.
O
Omar Siddiqui
5
Reliable high speed HDD.
U
Ulf Persson
5
Strong enterprise performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE 877748-B21 SSD?
The HPE 877748-B21 SSD offers 480 GB of raw storage capacity, ideal for high-performance read-intensive workloads in enterprise environments.
Which interface does the HPE 877748-B21 SSD use?
This SSD uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, providing broad compatibility with standard enterprise servers and storage arrays.
What form factor is the HPE 877748-B21 SSD?
The drive is a Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch SSD, designed to fit into standard 3.5-inch drive bays in rack and tower servers.
What does “Read Intensive” mean for this SSD?
“Read Intensive” indicates that the drive is optimized for applications with high read-to-write ratios, delivering sustained read performance and cost-effective endurance.
What is SCC in the HPE 877748-B21 model name?
In this context, SCC denotes HPE’s Smart ECC and firmware calibration, ensuring data integrity, self-monitoring and compatibility validation.
How long is the warranty on the HPE 877748-B21 SSD?
HPE provides a 3-year limited warranty on the 877748-B21 SSD, covering parts, labor and firmware updates for enterprise deployment.
What are the endurance ratings of the HPE 480 GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD?
This SSD supports up to 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) over its 3-year warranty period, equating to approximately 525 TB of total writes.
What performance can I expect from the HPE 877748-B21 SSD?
It delivers up to 520 MB/s sequential read and 150 MB/s sequential write speeds, with random IOPS of up to 85 K reads and 15 K writes.
Is the firmware on the HPE 877748-B21 SSD digitally signed?
Yes. The drive uses digitally signed firmware to prevent unauthorized modifications and ensure consistent, verified firmware integrity.
Which HPE servers and storage systems are compatible with this SSD?
The 877748-B21 SSD is validated for use in HPE ProLiant DL, ML and BL servers, as well as HPE storage enclosures supporting 3.5-inch SATA drives.
How do I install the HPE 877748-B21 SSD in my server?
Power down the server, insert the SSD into an available 3.5-inch drive bay or caddy, secure the latch, then power up and configure in your RAID or software controller.
How can I monitor the health of the HPE 877748-B21 SSD?
Use HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) or HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) to view SMART attributes, endurance metrics and firmware version.
What operating systems support the HPE 877748-B21 SSD?
This SSD is supported on major server OS platforms including Windows Server, RHEL, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi and most Linux distributions.
What best practices should I follow for optimal SSD performance?
Enable write caching on your controller, align partitions to 4 KB boundaries, update to the latest signed firmware and monitor SMART data regularly.
How does a read-intensive SSD differ from a write-intensive model?
Read-intensive SSDs focus on maximizing read IOPS and sustain lower write endurance, while write-intensive models offer higher DWPD ratings for heavy write workloads.
Where can I purchase and get support for the HPE 877748-B21 SSD?
You can buy through authorized HPE resellers or the HPE Store. For support, contact HPE Support via your iLO management interface or HPE Support Center online.