HPE 4TB SATA 12G LFF Midline Hard Drive

Product Description

The HPE 872491-B21 is a 4TB enterprise-class SATA hard disk drive designed for deployment in HPE ProLiant server environments. This 3.5-inch LFF midline HDD operates at 7200 rpm with a 12G interface, providing reliable mass storage capacity for data-intensive workloads. Built with digitally signed firmware and Smart Carrier technology, it supports secure and efficient drive management in enterprise server systems.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 872491-B21
• MPN: 571308
• Form Factor: 3.5" LFF
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Nominal Capacity: 4000 GB (actual: 3725.29 GB)
• Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
• External Data Transfer Rate: up to 600 MB/s
• Dimensions: 105.8 x 26.8 x 170 mm
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant DL360 G10

Design Features

• Smart Carrier form factor for tool-less installation and hot-swap capability in HPE chassis
• Digitally signed firmware for enhanced security against unauthorized modifications
• Midline class design balancing performance and cost for bulk storage
• HPE LFF (Large Form Factor) standard for standardized server bay integration
• Single SATA connector interface for straightforward deployment in existing infrastructure

Application Area

This HDD is intended for large-capacity storage in HPE ProLiant G10 and compatible server platforms within enterprise data centers. It suits secondary storage tiers, backup repositories, and general-purpose file serving where high-density capacity is prioritized over maximum performance. The 4TB midline drive is commonly deployed in rack-mounted servers for virtualization storage pools and archival workloads requiring reliable, cost-efficient capacity expansion.