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881783-B21
HP 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF ST HE 512E DS HDD
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881783-B21 Overview
881783-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for demanding environments. This model features a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, spinning at 7200 RPM to offer a robust capacity of 4 TB. It is equipped with a 256 MB cache to ensure smooth data handling and is designed to handle an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. The drive is built for reliability with an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours and is rated for continuous 24/7 operation, making it ideal for data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance applications.
881783-B21 is further enhanced with advanced features including a helium-sealed design that reduces friction and heat, vibration protection to improve operational stability, and dual actuators for optimized performance. Its efficient power consumption—7.2 Watts during read/write operations and 4 Watts when idle—ensures lower operating costs in energy-conscious environments. This drive is perfectly suited for users seeking durable, high-capacity storage for both enterprise and personal applications.
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881783-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 210 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 7.2 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
- 0–60°C
- Product Name
- 881783-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4 inches
- Depth
- 5.8 inches
- Weight
- 1.3 lbs
881783-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Nearline Archive with HPE StoreOnce
In a global financial services data center, IT architects integrate the HP 881783-B21 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF ST HE 512e DS HDD into an HPE StoreOnce backup appliance as a Tier-2 nearline archive. This configuration delivers high-capacity, energy-efficient cold storage for compliance records and historical transaction logs. Outcome: up to 60% lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and rapid, reliable restore times for audit and regulatory demands.
24/7 Video Surveillance Archival for Security Operations
A large retail chain implements the HP 881783-B21 drive in their NVR clusters to retain 30-day HD CCTV footage across multiple store locations. The 12TB, 7.2K RPM capacity ensures uninterrupted write performance for 100+ concurrent camera streams while minimizing power and cooling overhead. Outcome: guaranteed evidence retention, simplified long-term growth planning, and 40% reduction in rack-room cooling costs.
Mass Object Storage for Cloud Service Providers
A cloud hosting provider deploys hundreds of HP 881783-B21 12TB SAS drives within a Ceph-based object storage cluster to serve enterprise backup and analytics workloads. The drives’ 512e sector format and DS technology optimize throughput for large sequential reads and writes. Outcome: scalable petabyte-level capacity, 24/7 availability SLA compliance, and 50% lower energy consumption versus standard enterprise HDDs.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 881783-B21 |  857644-B21 |  762270-B21 |  864256-B21 |  793667-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | 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 | 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 | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.2 Watts | 8 W | 10 Watts | 7.5 Watts | 7.2 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 5 W | 6 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 5.5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 0–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 0–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | 881783-B21 | 857644-B21 | 762270-B21 Enterprise 10TB Helium-Sealed SATA HDD | 864256-B21 Enterprise Helium Sealed HDD | 793667-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Depth | 5.8 inches | 5.78 inches | 4.01 inches | 8.74 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs | 1.20 lbs | 1.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.4 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Noman Siddiq
5
Stable throughput and predictable latency.
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Julian Becker
5
Installed cleanly in Gen9 servers.
B
Bilal Hassan
5
Works well for long term storage.
E
Erik Lund
5
Enterprise grade reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF ST HE 512E DS HDD (SKU: 881783-B21)?
The HDD provides 12 TB of raw storage in a single 3.5-inch large form factor, ideal for high-density data environments.
What interface and form factor does SKU 881783-B21 use?
It uses a dual-port 12 Gb/s SAS interface in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive bay.
What rotational speed and sustained transfer rate does this drive offer?
The drive spins at 7,200 RPM with a sustained data transfer rate up to 254 MB/s for sequential workloads.
Is the HP 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF HDD compatible with HP ProLiant servers?
Yes, it is fully compatible with HP ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers as well as HP StorageWorks arrays that support 12 Gb/s SAS drives.
What is the drive’s reliability specification (MTBF and workload rating)?
The HDD is rated for a 550 TB/year workload and offers an MTBF of 2.5 million hours for enterprise-grade reliability.
Does the drive support 512e sector emulation?
Yes, it implements 512e (512-byte emulation) sector formatting for legacy OS compatibility and optimized capacity.
What are the power and thermal specifications for this 12 TB HDD?
Operating power is 6.2 W idle and 8.9 W max read/write, with an operating temperature range of 5 °C to 55 °C.
Is the HP 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF HDD hot-pluggable?
Yes, it supports hot-plug insertion and removal in any supported SAS backplane without shutting down the server.
Can I deploy SKU 881783-B21 in RAID configurations?
Absolutely. It works in hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 arrays on HP Smart Array controllers.
What warranty coverage does HP provide for this HDD?
HP backs the drive with a 3-year limited warranty and access to HP’s global support network.
Is this a helium-filled drive?
Yes, the drive is helium-filled to reduce friction, lower power consumption and increase areal density.
Which workloads and applications are best suited for this 12 TB SAS HDD?
It excels in data-center storage, cloud infrastructure, backup/archiving, virtualization and video surveillance systems.
How do I install the HP 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF HDD?
Insert the drive into an empty 3.5-inch SAS bay using the HP tool-less caddy; the server will recognize it automatically on reboot.
Does the drive support hardware encryption?
This model does not include a self-encrypting drive feature, but it is compatible with host-based encryption solutions.
What is the typical noise level of this enterprise HDD?
Typical acoustic noise during operation is 29 dBA, meeting data-center noise requirements.
Where can I purchase the genuine SKU 881783-B21 HDD?
You can buy it from HP’s official online store or through authorized HP resellers and distribution partners.