| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Category | Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | 872491-B21 |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Interface | SATA 3.5 Inch |
| Spindle speed (RPM) | 7200 |
| Data transfer rate | 6Gbps |
| Form factor | 3.5 Inch |
| Hot swap | Yes |
| Best for | HPE Server |
The HPE 872491-B21 is a high-capacity Midline hard drive designed for HPE ProLiant servers and enterprise storage environments that require reliable, cost-effective bulk storage. Featuring a 4TB storage capacity, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and SATA 6Gb/s interface, this 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) hard drive delivers dependable performance for file storage, backup, archiving, cloud infrastructure, and data-intensive business applications.
Engineered for HPE server platforms, the 872491-B21 includes an HPE Smart Carrier (SC) that simplifies installation and maintenance while providing status indicators for drive activity and health monitoring. As part of HPE’s Midline drive portfolio, it is optimized for applications that prioritize storage capacity and reliability over maximum IOPS, making it an ideal choice for growing data repositories and secondary storage workloads.
Built to HPE’s rigorous quality and compatibility standards, this drive is thoroughly tested to ensure seamless integration with supported HPE ProLiant and storage systems. Its enterprise-class design supports continuous operation and dependable performance in RAID and multi-drive environments, helping organizations maintain data availability and operational efficiency.
Key Features:
- HPE Part Number: 872491-B21
- 4TB storage capacity
- 7,200 RPM spindle speed
- SATA III 6Gb/s interface
- 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- HPE Smart Carrier (SC) design
- Midline enterprise storage solution
- Optimized for HPE ProLiant servers
- Suitable for backup, archiving, and file storage
- Designed for RAID and multi-drive environments
- Reliable 24x7 enterprise operation
- High-capacity storage for expanding business data
- Enterprise-grade quality, compatibility, and reliability
- Cost-effective solution for bulk storage workloads
- Ideal for cloud, virtualization, and secondary storage applications
Compatible with:
Proliant BL Series: BL420c (G8 G9) BL460c (G8 G9 G10) BL465c (G8 G9)
Proliant DL Series: DL20 (G9) DL60 (G9 G10) DL80 (G9 G10) DL120 (G8 G9) DL160 (G8 G9) DL180 (G8 G9) DL320e (G8 G9) DL360e (G8 G9)DL360p (G8 G9) DL360 (G10) DL380e (G8 G9) DL380p (G8 G9)DL380 (G8 G9 G10) DL385 (G8 G9 G10) DL388 (G9 G10) DL560 (G8 G9 G10)
Proliant ML Series: ML110 (G8 G9) ML150 (G8 G9) ML310e (G8 G9) ML350 (G8 G9 G10) ML350e (G8 G9)
Proliant SL Series: SL200t (G8 G9) SL230s (G8 G9) SL250s (G8 G9) SL2500 SL4550 (G8 G9) SL4545 (G8 G9) SL454x
HPE Storage Arrays: D3600 D3700
HPE StoreEasy: 1430 1440 1530 1540 1630 1640