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881457-B21
2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512E DS HDD NO DEAL REG PRICING PL-...
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881457-B21 Overview
881457-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed for enterprise storage, offering a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. It features a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a robust capacity of 4 TB, and a generous 128 MB cache, making it an ideal choice for data centers and demanding server environments.
This drive is built with advanced features such as helium-sealing, dual actuator technology, and vibration protection, ensuring optimal performance and reliability with an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr and operating temperatures from 0–60°C. Its low power consumption of 10 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts when idle further underscores its efficiency for continuous, heavy-duty use.
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881457-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 128 MB
- Average Latency
- 4.17 ms
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 10 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
- 0–60°C
- Product Name
- 881457-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.01 inches
- Weight
- 1.75 lbs
881457-B21 Use Case
High-Performance Virtualization Storage for Enterprise Data Centers
Deploying the 881457-B21-2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512E DS HDD NO DEAL REG PRICING PL-SI in RAID 10 arrays across VMware ESXi hosts delivers sustained high IOPS (>150K) with sub-millisecond latency. This configuration maintains consistent VM performance under peak loads, increases virtual machine density by up to 30%, and lowers total cost of ownership through optimized resource utilization.
Accelerated OLTP Database Transactions in Mission-Critical Environments
Integrating the 881457-B21-2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512E DS HDD NO DEAL REG PRICING PL-SI within SQL Server or Oracle database servers achieves sustained throughput over 200 MB/s and average read/write latencies below 2 ms. The result is a 40% reduction in query response times, improved transaction concurrency, and adherence to stringent SLAs with enterprise-grade reliability.
Scalable Hybrid Cloud Backup and Archiving with Dual-Port SAS HDDs
Utilizing the dual-port 881457-B21-2.4TB SAS 12G 10K SFF SC 512E DS HDD NO DEAL REG PRICING PL-SI in HPE ProLiant backup appliances and StoreOnce systems provides 9 TB raw capacity per chassis with live hot-swap redundancy. This setup accelerates full and incremental backups by 50%, ensures 24/7 data availability, and tightens RPO/RTO to meet compliance and disaster-recovery requirements.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table
 881457-B21 |  Q9B32A |  Q6M06A |  P05932-B21 |  779172-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | 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 | 4 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | 4.17 ms | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 10 Watts | 8 W | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 10 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 4 W | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | 0–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 881457-B21 | Q9B32A 4TB Helium-Sealed HDD | Q6M06A Helium-Sealed Enterprise HDD | P05932-B21 High Performance Enterprise SATA Hard Drive | 779172-B21 |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Weight | 1.75 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
S
Shayan Malik
4
Installed in production with no issues. Consistent throughput.
H
Helena Ortiz
5
Smooth integration and stable operation under load.
D
Danish Rauf
3
Good balance of speed and capacity for enterprise use.
A
Alan Robertson
4
Meets expectations for SAS midrange performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity and interface of the 881457-B21 HDD?
The 881457-B21 offers 2.4 TB of storage and uses a 12 Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for high-speed data transfers.
Which form factor and connector does this drive use?
This HDD is a Small Form Factor (2.5-inch) drive with a standard SFF-8639 SAS connector, ensuring compatibility with modern server backplanes.
What is the rotational speed and typical performance of this SAS drive?
The drive spins at 10,000 RPM and delivers up to 220 MB/s sustained throughput and 160 K IOPS for mixed workload environments.
What sector size does the 881457-B21 support?
It uses 512 e sector emulation, providing compatibility with legacy operating systems while optimizing for large-capacity workloads.