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HPE 1TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty HDD 861691-B21
Overview
861691-B21 Overview
HPE 1TB 3.5" SATA III, 3.5", 1 TB, 7200 RPM
861691-B21 is a HPE 1TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5in) SC 1yr Warranty HDD. HPE SATA drives are designed for the reliability and larger capacities demanded by today's entry server and external storage environments. HPE SATA Midline drives are designed with economical reliability and performance for external storage, backups and archival applications. These high capacity drives provide the lowest $/GB to our customers and the best price advantage for non-mission critical applications with low workloads of 40% or less. HPE SATA drives are available in both Large Form Factor (LFF) (3.5-inch) and Small Form Factor (SFF) (2.5-inch) and ship with a standard one year warranty, 1,0,0.
All HPE hard drives pass a rigorous qualification process, which ensures that every HPE drive is proven to perform in your HPE ProLiant server. Before final certification, all HPE SATA hard drives are optimized for compatibility and functionality, including support of SMART and HPE Systems Insight Manager.
Quick Specs
Product Name | 1TB SATA 6G 7200 RPM 3.5 inch LFF MDL SC Hard Disk Drive |
Manufacturer Part Number | 861691-B21 |
Product Type | Hard Drive |
Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Drive Interface | SATA |
Drive Interface Standard | SATA/600 |
Spindle Speed (rpm) | 7200 |
Drive Type | Internal |
Drive Width | 3.5" |
Hot Pluggable | Yes |
Height | 1.1" |
Width | 4.2" |
Depth | 6.7" |
Compare to Similar Items
Product Name | 1TB 12G SAS 7200 RPM 3.5 MDL SC Hard Disk Drive | 1TB SATA 6G 7200 RPM 3.5 inch LFF MDL SC Hard Disk Drive | 3TB 6G SATA 7200 RPM LFF MDL SC Hard Disk Drive | 960GB SSD SATA MU LFF SCC DS |
Manufacturer Part Number | 861691-B21 | 861693-B21 | 877784-B21 | |
Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Solid State Drive |
Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB | 3 TB | 960 GB |
Drive Interface | SAS | SATA | SATA | SATA |
Drive Interface Standard | 12Gb/s SAS | SATA/600 | SATA/600 | SATA/600 |
1TB, 3.5", SATA III, 7.2K rpm, LFF, SC, MDL
- 1 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Serial ATA III
- HDD
- 6 Gbit/s
Summary Description
HPE 1TB 3.5" SATA III, 3.5", 1 TB, 7200 RPM
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Specification
861691-B21 Specification
861691-B21 Specification | |
| Hard Drive | |
| Form Factor | 3.5 LFF |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Data Transfer Rate | 600 MBps |
| Hard Drive Type | Hot-swap hard drive |
| Form Factor (Short) | 3.5 |
| Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Form Factor (metric) | 8.9 cm LFF |
| Form Factor (Short) (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Storage Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Header | |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Manufacturer | Hewlett-Packard |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Line | HPE |
| Model | Midline |
| Bundled with | HP SmartDrive carrier |
| Brand | HPE |
| Interface Provided | |
| Qty | 1 |
| Storage Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Miscellaneous (CDW) | |
| Compatible With | HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL120 Gen9 Entry, HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 Base, HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 Entry, HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen9 Performance, HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9 Entry, HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen9 Performance, HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10, HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Base, HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Entry, HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 High Performance, HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Performance, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Base, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Entry, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 High Performance, HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Performance, HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen9 Base, HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 Base, HPE ProLiant DL60 Gen9 Entry, HPE ProLiant DL80 Gen9, HPE ProLiant DL80 Gen9 Base, HPE ProLiant DL80 Gen9 Entry, HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9, HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9 Base, HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9 Entry, HPE ProLiant ML150 Gen9 Performance, HPE StoreEasy 1450 |
| Service | |
| Support Details Type | Limited warranty |
| Support Details Full Contract Period | 1 year |
| Service & Support | |
| Type | 1 year warranty |
| Storage | |
| Type | Hard drive |
| Storage Hard Drive | |
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| Interface Type | Serial ATA-600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HPE 861691-B21 compatible with my existing HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers? +
Yes, this LFF drive is specifically designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers that support 3.5-inch Small Form Factor (SC) carriers. Its interface and mounting hardware are fully optimized to ensure seamless integration and reliable performance within the standard hot-plug drive bays of these specific enterprise platforms.
What is the primary use case for this 1TB SATA 7.2K Midline drive? +
This 7.2K RPM Midline hard drive is ideal for cost-effective, high-capacity storage requirements. It is best utilized for bulk data storage, secondary tiering, archival applications, and backup solutions where reliability is essential, but the extreme input/output performance of SAS enterprise drives is not required for daily business operations.
Does the 861691-B21 require a specific drive cage or tray? +
This unit comes with the HPE Smart Carrier (SC) tray pre-installed. The Smart Carrier is engineered to provide visual status indicators, such as the 'do not remove' button and activity LEDs, which allow your data center team to identify drive status instantly without querying the operating system.
How does the SATA 6G interface impact overall server throughput? +
The SATA 6G (6Gbps) interface offers sufficient bandwidth for standard business applications, file sharing, and cold storage tasks. While it operates at lower peak speeds than high-end SAS equivalents, it provides an efficient balance of speed and power consumption for read-intensive workloads, ensuring consistent data availability across your server environment.
Can I mix this 1TB SATA drive with SAS drives in the same disk array? +
While it is technically possible to mix different drive types in the same chassis, it is best practice to keep disk groups homogeneous. Combining SATA and SAS drives within the same logical RAID volume can lead to performance bottlenecks, as the controller will be limited by the speed and latency characteristics of the slowest drive type.
What power efficiency benefits does the 7.2K RPM speed offer? +
The 7.2K RPM spindle speed is specifically optimized for thermal efficiency and reduced power draw. By lowering the mechanical strain compared to 10K or 15K drives, this model decreases heat dissipation requirements in your server rack, ultimately leading to lower total cost of ownership and reduced strain on your data center's cooling infrastructure.
Is the 861691-B21 compatible with legacy HPE server generations? +
This model utilizes the Smart Carrier (SC) design, which is primarily intended for Gen8 and newer HPE ProLiant platforms. If you are deploying this into an older system that utilizes a different carrier form factor, the drive may not physically lock into the chassis. Always verify your server's backplane and tray requirements before installation.
How does the Midline firmware benefit server reliability? +
HPE Midline drives utilize specialized firmware designed to enhance data integrity within enterprise environments. This firmware manages error correction and vibration handling more effectively than standard off-the-shelf SATA drives, significantly reducing the probability of unrecoverable read errors and ensuring consistent performance during heavy data retrieval tasks.
How can I request a bulk quote for the 861691-B21 through BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
For large-scale infrastructure deployments, our sales team provides competitive volume pricing. Simply add your desired quantity to your cart or reach out via our direct contact channels. We prioritize bulk procurement requests to ensure your project stays within budget while maintaining supply chain consistency for your hardware refresh cycles.
Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my HPE hardware procurement? +
BuyRouterSwitch.com is a trusted source for authentic HPE enterprise networking and server hardware. We pride ourselves on transparent procurement, ensuring that our clients receive verified, high-quality components. Our streamlined ordering process and extensive inventory management allow us to meet the demanding lead times required by modern IT environments and network administrators.
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