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P04695-B21
HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K LFF (3.5in) SCC 3yr Wty Dig...
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P04695-B21 Overview
P04695-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for demanding enterprise and data center environments. It features a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, operating at 7200 RPM to deliver an 8 TB storage capacity paired with a 256 MB cache for efficient data handling.
P04695-B21 is built to sustain an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr and boasts an MTBF of 1.2 million hours, ensuring robust reliability rated for continuous 24/7 operation. With advanced attributes such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, this drive is ideally suited for desktops, servers, NAS, and surveillance use cases.
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P04695-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 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
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 10 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 6 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
- P04695-B21 8TB Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.02 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 4.0 inches
- Weight
- 2.2 lbs
P04695-B21 Use Case
Real-Time Financial Trading Platform Acceleration
In a global investment bank deploying low-latency order matching, P04695-B21-HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K LFF HDD provides 300,000+ IOPS and sub-1ms access times. The enterprise-grade 15K RPM disk with digitally signed firmware ensures data integrity for compliance audits, delivering 40% faster trade execution and 99.99% system uptime under peak market loads.
Virtualized Private Cloud Infrastructure Optimization
A managed service provider consolidates 50+ Windows and Linux VMs on HPE ProLiant servers using P04695-B21-HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K LFF HDDs. The 12Gb/s SAS interface and advanced sector protection maximize random read/write throughput, reducing VM boot times by 35% and increasing overall storage density by 25%, while the 3-year warranty and signed firmware guarantee secure, sustained performance.
Compliance-Ready Healthcare Data Repository
In a HIPAA-regulated hospital data center, P04695-B21-HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 15K LFF HDDs are deployed in RAID-10 arrays for patient record archiving. The combination of high sustained throughput, digital firmware signing, and robust sector correction meets strict audit requirements, enabling 100% data integrity, rapid retrieval of medical imaging files, and simplified regulatory compliance reporting.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 P04695-B21 |  875500-B21 |  877784-B21 |  881779-B21 |  765424-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 12 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 | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 10 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6 Watts | 4 Watts | 4 Watts | 6 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | P04695-B21 8TB Enterprise HDD | 875500-B21 | 877784-B21 Enterprise Performance HDD | 881779-B21 Enterprise Series SAS Hard Drive | 765424-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.02 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 8.74 inches | 4.00 inches | 8.26 inches |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs | 2.00 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 2.3 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Asad Mahmood
5
Perfect for transactional workloads needing fast access.
J
Julian Price
4
OEM firmware ensured stability.
K
Kashan Ali
4
Consistent enterprise performance.
P
Pierre Laurent
5
Very dependable 15K drive.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE P04695-B21 hard drive?
The HPE P04695-B21 is a 600 GB, 12 Gb/s SAS, 15 000 RPM enterprise‐class HDD in a 3.5 in form factor with digitally signed firmware and a 3-year warranty.
What capacity does the HPE 600 GB SAS 12G HDD offer?
This drive provides 600 GB of raw storage capacity, ideal for high-performance, tier-1 applications and database workloads.
Which interface does the P04695-B21 support?
It supports a 12 Gb/s SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, delivering low-latency, high-throughput data transfer.
What is the rotational speed of this enterprise HDD?
The drive spins at 15 000 RPM, ensuring fast read/write performance and quick data access for mission-critical servers.
What form factor does the HPE 600 GB SAS 12G HDD use?
It uses a large form factor (LFF) 3.5 in (SFF Compatible) chassis for standard server drive bays.
What is digitally signed firmware on this HPE HDD?
Digitally signed firmware ensures the drive boots only authenticated code, preventing unauthorized modifications and enhancing data integrity.
How long is the warranty on the HPE P04695-B21 drive?
This HDD includes a 3-year limited warranty covering parts, labor, and firmware updates for enterprise environments.
Which HPE servers are compatible with this 600 GB SAS HDD?
It is certified for HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, Gen11 servers and HPE Synergy storage modules with SAS backplanes.
What performance can I expect from this enterprise SAS drive?
Expect sustained sequential transfers up to 255 MB/s and over 300 IOPS for mixed random workloads at 15 000 RPM.
What are the primary use cases for the 600 GB SAS 12G HDD?
Ideal for transaction databases, virtualization hosts, OLTP systems, data warehousing, and high-density tier-1 storage arrays.
What reliability features does this HPE enterprise HDD include?
Features include error recovery control, dual-port SAS, rotational vibration tolerance, and a 2 million-hour MTBF rating.
What is the MTBF of the HPE P04695-B21 drive?
The mean time between failures (MTBF) is 2 million hours, reflecting high reliability for 24/7 operations.
Does this HDD support hot-plug capability?
Yes, it is fully hot-swappable, allowing you to remove or insert drives without powering down the system.
What is the power consumption of the 600 GB SAS drive?
Typical power draw is 8 W during active operation and 5 W in idle mode, optimizing energy efficiency.
How do I install the HPE 600 GB SAS 12G HDD in my server?
Insert the drive into any available SAS bay on a compatible HPE server, secure the caddy, and the system will auto-detect it on boot.
How can I purchase the HPE P04695-B21 HDD?
Order through HPE’s official channels, authorized resellers, or e-commerce platforms using SKU P04695-B21 for accurate fulfillment.