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K2P87B
HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF
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K2P87B Overview
K2P87B is a high-performance HDD offering a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. It provides a robust 10 TB storage capacity, 256 MB buffer, and a workload rating of 550 TB/yr, complemented by an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours.
Engineered for 24×7 reliability with a rated 8760 hours/year operation, K2P87B is optimized for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance use. It features low power consumption (9 Watts during read/write and 7 Watts during idle), along with advanced attributes such as helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology—ideal for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications.
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K2P87B Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 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)
- 9 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
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- K2P87B
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.78 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
K2P87B Use Case
High-Density Virtualization Storage for Enterprise Servers
A global financial services firm deploys K2P87B-HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF drives in its VMware cluster tier-2 storage to handle hundreds of VM workloads. Benefit: Delivers sub-millisecond latency and 20% higher VM consolidation ratios, shrinking rack space and lowering total cost of ownership.
Scalable Backup and Disaster Recovery for Mission-Critical Data
A multinational retailer integrates K2P87B-HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF into its disk-based backup appliance for nightly snapshots and off-site replication. Benefit: Provides 96 TB raw capacity per shelf with enterprise-grade reliability, ensuring an RPO under 15 minutes and RTO under 1 hour for critical sales and inventory systems.
Big Data Analytics and Archive Storage for Compliance
An insurance provider builds a petabyte-scale data lake using K2P87B-HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF drives to store claims history, logs, and audit trails. Benefit: Enables sequential throughput over 200 MB/s per drive and up to 20 PB expansion, accelerating batch analytics and meeting strict regulatory retention requirements.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| K2P87B |  804602-B21 |  Q2P81A |  846514-B21 |  Q2P82A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 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 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 | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 7 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 0–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | K2P87B | 804602-B21 Enterprise HDD | Q2P81A Enterprise HDD | 846514-B21 High Performance HDD | Q2P82A Enterprise Helium-Sealed 8TB HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.04 inches |
| Width | 5.78 inches | 5.8 inches | 4 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 5.787 inches | 5.8 inches | 8.66 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Ahmed Bilal
4
Smooth deployment in 3PAR environment.
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Stephen Brown
5
Predictable performance under load.
F
Farhan Iqbal
5
Reliable and cost effective.
J
Jens Petersen
5
Solid storage expansion choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF (SKU: K2P87B)?
The HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF offers a raw capacity of 4 terabytes, ideal for enterprise storage and backup applications.
Which interface does the HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF use?
This drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-bandwidth, low-latency data transfers in server and SAN environments.
What form factor is the HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF?
The drive is a Large Form Factor (3.5-inch) HDD compatible with all HP ProLiant LFF bays and most enterprise chassis.
What is the rotational speed of this HP 4TB SAS drive?
The HP DR 4TB HDD spins at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power efficiency for mixed workloads.
Is the HP DR 4TB HDD hot-swappable?
Yes. The drive supports hot-plug operation, allowing insertion or removal without powering down the server.
Which HP servers and storage arrays are compatible with SKU K2P87B?
It is fully compatible with HP ProLiant DL/ML/BL servers and HP MSA, P2000, P4000, and 3PAR storage arrays.
What enterprise workloads is the HP DR 4TB HDD suited for?
This drive is optimized for archival storage, backup, media streaming, and general-purpose database applications.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) of this drive?
The HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF has an MTBF of 1.6 million hours, reflecting high reliability in 24×7 operation.
Does this HP HDD support error correction and data protection features?
Yes. It includes advanced ECC, rotational vibration sensors, and end-to-end data integrity checks.
What warranty coverage comes with the HP DR 4TB HDD SAS 7.2K LFF?
HP provides a 3-year limited warranty, including worldwide parts replacement and technical support.
What sequential data transfer rates can I expect?
You can achieve up to 210 MB/s sustained sequential read/write performance over the 12 Gb/s SAS interface.
How much power does this 4TB SAS drive consume?
Typical power consumption is 9.2 W during read/write and 7.8 W at idle, helping to reduce overall data-center power draw.
Can the HP DR 4TB HDD be used in RAID configurations?
Yes. The drive is fully compatible with HP Smart Array controllers for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60 setups.
What noise level does the HP 4TB SAS drive produce?
Operating noise is rated at 26 dBA, suitable for dense rack environments.
Does the drive ship with a caddy or carrier?
The SKU K2P87B drive is sold without a caddy; it requires an HP LFF drive carrier sold separately.
How can I update the firmware on this HP SAS HDD?
Firmware updates are available via the HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or Intelligent Provisioning tools.