HPE 1TB LFF 3.5" SATA 6G Business Critical 7.2K SC HDD

Overview

The HPE 861691-B21 is a 1TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive designed for business-critical storage in HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 6Gb/s SATA interface, it delivers steady throughput suitable for daily file sharing, backups, and archival tasks. Its large form factor and compatibility with standard HPE drive bays make it easy to integrate into existing server setups without requiring additional cabling or controllers.

Key features

• 1TB capacity provides ample space for everyday business data storage and archival needs
• 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures consistent and reliable performance for continuous workloads
• 6Gb/s SATA interface supports stable data transfer rates compatible with many server environments
• Hot-plug Smart Carrier allows drive installation or replacement without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime
• 512-byte sector format maintains broad compatibility with various operating systems and controllers
• Designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers to ensure seamless integration
• One-year limited warranty from HPE offers peace of mind and support when needed

Key specs

• Capacity: 1TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Sector size: 512 bytes
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 servers
• Warranty: One-year limited warranty

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a standard 6Gb/s SATA interface, which is widely supported across many server platforms, especially within the HPE ProLiant Gen8 through Gen10 series. Its 3.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays, making it straightforward to add or replace drives in existing server configurations without additional hardware changes.

Ideal uses and environments

The 861691-B21 is well suited for branch offices, small to mid-sized enterprises, and lab environments that require reliable bulk storage for business data. It balances capacity and performance, making it a practical choice for file sharing, departmental backups, and archival storage where steady throughput is important but ultra-high-speed SSDs are not necessary.