HPE 4TB 6G SATA 3.5in Enterprise Hard Drive (801888-B21)

Product Description

The HPE 4TB 6G SATA 801888-B21 is an enterprise-grade 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (HDD) engineered for server storage deployments. This LFF (Large Form Factor) drive operates at 7,200 rpm and features a 6Gb/s SATA interface, delivering reliable bulk storage capacity for demanding data center workloads. Designed as a non-hot plug (NHP) midline (MDL) drive, it offers a cost-effective balance of capacity and performance for standard enterprise server configurations.

Technical Specifications

• Type: HDD
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Nominal Capacity: 4000 GB (4 TB)
• Formatted Capacity: 3725 GB
• Buffer Size: 64 MB
• Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
• External Data Transfer Rate (max): 600 MB/s
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s

Design Features

• Non-hot plug (NHP) design for standard server bays with controlled maintenance procedures.
• Midline (MDL) classification, optimized for nearline storage and read-intensive workloads.
• 7.2K rpm motor with 64 MB buffer to support sequential data transfers.
• 3.5-inch industry-standard footprint compatible with LFF server drive cages.
• SATA 6G interface ensures backward compatibility with SATA 3Gb/s controllers.

Application Area

This hard drive is suited for enterprise server environments requiring high-capacity internal storage without the need for hot-swap functionality. Typical deployments include general-purpose file servers, backup staging, bulk archival, and secondary storage tiers within on-premises data centers. The NHP configuration is ideal for planned maintenance cycles where system uptime allows for scheduled drive replacement. It also serves as a direct-attached storage option for rack and tower servers in SMB and enterprise IT infrastructure.