| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Category | HPE Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | 872481-B21 |
| Capacity | 1.8TB |
| Interface | SAS 2.5 Inch |
| Spindle speed (RPM) | 10000 |
| Data transfer rate | 12Gbps |
| Form factor | 2.5 Inch |
| Hot swap | Yes |
| Best for | HPE Server |
The HPE 872481-B21 is a high-performance enterprise hard drive designed for HPE ProLiant servers and storage platforms that require fast, reliable, and scalable storage. Featuring a 1.8TB storage capacity, 10,000 RPM spindle speed, and a dual-port 12Gb/s SAS interface, this 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drive delivers the performance and reliability needed for mission-critical business applications, virtualization environments, and database workloads.
Built with enterprise-class technology, the 872481-B21 utilizes 512e (512-byte emulation) sector formatting to provide broad compatibility with modern operating systems and server platforms while maintaining efficient storage utilization and data integrity. The 12Gb/s SAS interface offers high throughput, advanced error correction, and dual-port redundancy, ensuring dependable operation in RAID arrays and enterprise storage infrastructures.
As part of HPE’s Enterprise SAS portfolio, this drive is rigorously tested and certified for seamless integration with supported HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. Its Smart Carrier design simplifies installation and maintenance while providing visual indicators for drive activity and health monitoring, helping maximize system availability and serviceability.
Ideal for transactional databases, virtualization clusters, ERP systems, analytics platforms, and other performance-sensitive workloads, the HPE 872481-B21 delivers a balanced combination of capacity, speed, and enterprise-grade durability.
Key Features:
- HPE Part Number: 872481-B21
- 1.8TB storage capacity
- 10,000 RPM spindle speed
- Dual-port SAS 12Gb/s interface
- 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
- 512e (512-byte emulation) sector format
- Enterprise-class performance and reliability
- HPE Smart Carrier (SC) design
- Optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers
- Advanced data integrity and error correction capabilities
- Suitable for RAID and mission-critical storage environments
- Hot-swappable in supported HPE systems
- Designed for continuous 24x7 enterprise operation
- Ideal for virtualization, databases, and business-critical applications
- Fully qualified and tested for HPE enterprise platforms
Compatible with:
Proliant BL Series: BL420c (G8 G9) BL460c (G8 G9) BL465c (G8 G9) BL660c (G8 G9) BL460c (G10)
Proliant DL Series: DL20 (G9) DL60 (G9) DL80 (G9) DL120 (G8 G9) DL160 (G8 G9) DL180 (G8 G9) DL320e (G8 G9) DL360 (G8 G9) DL360e (G8 G9) DL360p (G8 G9) DL388 (G9) DL380 (G8 G9) DL380e (G8 G9) DL380p (G8 G9) DL385 (G10) DL388 (G10) DL385p (G8 G9) DL560 (G8 G9) DL580 (G8 G9) DL20 (G10) DL60 (G10) DL80 (G10) DL160 (G10) DL325 (G10) DL360 (G10) DL380 (G10) DL385 (G10) DL388 (G10)DL560 (G10) DL580 (G10)
Proliant ML Series: ML30 (G9) ML110 (G8 G9) ML150 (G8 G9) ML310e (G8 G9) ML350 (G8 G9) ML350e (G8 G9) ML350p (G8 G9) ML30 (G10) ML110 (G10) ML350 (G10)
Proliant SL Series: SL230s (G8 G9) SL250s (G8 G9) SL270s (G8 G9)
Proliant XL Series: XL170r (G9) XL190r (G9) XL220a (G9) XL230a (G9) XL250a (G9) XL230k (G10)
HP Storage Arrays: D3700 D2220sb StoreEasy 1830 1840
Synergy Series: 680 (G9) D3940480 (G10) 660 (G10) D3940