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P04693-B21
HP 300GB SAS 12G ENTERPRISE 15K LFF (3.5-INCH) SCC DS HDD
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P04693-B21 Overview
P04693-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for reliability and efficiency. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, SATA III interface, and a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed that, together with a 10 TB capacity and 256 MB buffer, delivers the speed and storage power that modern data centers and enterprise environments demand. With an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and a rigorous annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, this drive is designed to handle sustained, heavy-duty usage without compromising performance.
Optimized for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance applications, the P04693-B21 drive is built to excel in a multi-bay, enterprise storage setup. It offers competitive power consumption of 8 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts when idle, along with advanced features including a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology to enhance data integrity and operational stability. Common use cases include deployment in data centers, high-performance desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance environments.
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P04693-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
- 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)
- 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
- P04693-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.02 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
P04693-B21 Use Case
Virtualization Host Boot and Swap Tier for Hyperconverged Infrastructure
In a global data center, IT architects integrate the P04693-B21-HP 300GB SAS 12G ENTERPRISE 15K LFF (3.5-INCH) SCC DS HDD into VMware ESXi hosts as the dedicated boot and swap tier. Leveraging sustained 12 Gb/s bandwidth and sub-millisecond latency, the drive ensures rapid hypervisor startup, consistent VM boot storms mitigation, and predictable performance under mixed workloads. Outcome: 40% faster host provisioning, 25% higher VM density per chassis and sustained SLA compliance for enterprise virtual desktops.
Financial Services OLTP Database Transaction Log Acceleration
A tier-one bank deploys the P04693-B21-HP 300GB SAS 12G ENTERPRISE 15K LFF (3.5-INCH) SCC DS HDD as the primary transaction-log device for its Oracle 19c high-availability cluster. With enterprise-grade firmware and 15 K RPM spindle speed, the drive delivers consistent 200+ MB/s sequential write throughput and sub-2 ms write latency under peak volumes. Outcome: 30% reduction in commit latency, elimination of I/O bottlenecks during end-of-day processing and enhanced regulatory audit readiness.
PACS Imaging Archive for Healthcare Infrastructure
A regional hospital integrates the P04693-B21-HP 300GB SAS 12G ENTERPRISE 15K LFF (3.5-INCH) SCC DS HDD into its RAID-6 storage array for Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) data. The drive’s enterprise SAS reliability and sustained random I/O performance ensure continuous access to DICOM studies and rapid retrieval of critical imaging records. Outcome: 99.999% uptime for radiology workflows, 50% faster image fetch times and compliance with HIPAA data availability standards.
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Product Comparison Table 
| P04693-B21 |  878560-B21 |  804634-B21 |  793669-B21 |  861693-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | 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 | 10 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 8 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 | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 4.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 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 | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | P04693-B21 | 878560-B21 High Performance HDD | 804634-B21 Enterprise HDD | 793669-B21 Enterprise HDD | 861693-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.9 inches |
| Depth | 4.02 inches | 5.78 inches | 5.79 inches | 8.3 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.7 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.65 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
O
Owais Raza
5
Excellent reliability for enterprise databases.
J
James Liu
4
Firmware ensured smooth operation.
K
Kamran Shah
4
Consistent high performance.
A
Anton Petrov
4
Strong enterprise HDD.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K LFF HDD?
The HDD offers 300GB of raw capacity, ideal for high-performance enterprise applications.
Which interface does the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise HDD use?
It uses a 12Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for maximum data throughput and reliability.
What form factor is the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise HDD?
This drive is a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) model compatible with most enterprise servers and storage arrays.
What is the spindle speed of this HP Enterprise HDD?
The drive spins at 15,000 RPM, delivering low latency and high IOPS for demanding workloads.
Is the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise HDD hot-swappable?
Yes. The drive supports hot-swap capability for maintenance and replacement without system downtime.
Which HP servers and storage systems are compatible with this HDD?
It is fully compatible with HP ProLiant servers, HP BladeSystem enclosures, and HP StorageWorks arrays that support 12Gb/s SAS LFF drives.
Can this HDD be used in RAID configurations?
Yes. The drive is optimized for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, ensuring data protection and performance.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this HDD?
The drive has an MTBF rating of 2 million hours, reflecting its enterprise-grade reliability.
What warranty is provided with the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise HDD?
HP offers a standard 3-year limited warranty, with options for extended coverage and on-site support.
How much power does the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise HDD consume?
Typical power consumption is 8.5W during operation and 5.5W at idle, optimizing energy efficiency.
What is the average latency of this enterprise HDD?
With a 15K RPM spindle speed, the average latency is roughly 2ms, supporting fast read/write operations.
How do I install the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise HDD in my server?
Slide the drive into an available LFF SAS bay, secure the caddy, and verify firmware detection in the server management interface.
Is firmware management required for optimal performance?
Yes. Regular firmware updates via HP Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) ensure compatibility, stability, and performance enhancements.
Can I use this HDD in an external SAS enclosure?
Yes. It operates in any external SAS JBOD or RAID enclosure that supports 12Gb/s SAS 3.5-inch drives.
What environmental conditions are required for this HDD?
Operating temperature range is 10°C to 35°C, with relative humidity between 10% and 90% (non-condensing).
How do I monitor the health of the HP 300GB SAS 12G Enterprise HDD?
Use HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) or Storage System Remote Console for SMART status, temperature, and predictive failure analysis.