HPE 3TB 7.2K RPM 3.5" LFF SATA-6GBPS SC Midline Hot Swap Hard Drive 861693-B21

Capacity: 3TB

The HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive offers an impressive capacity of 3TB, making it an excellent choice for users who require large amounts of storage space. Whether you are an individual user with a growing collection of multimedia files or a business with extensive data storage needs, the 3TB capacity of this hard drive ensures that you have ample room to store and access your valuable data.

Ample Storage Space

With 3TB of capacity, you can store a vast amount of data on this hard drive. This is especially beneficial for businesses that deal with large volumes of data, such as media companies, research institutions, or e-commerce platforms. You can store thousands of high-resolution images, videos, documents, and other important files without worrying about running out of space.

Efficient Data Management

The 3TB capacity allows you to efficiently manage your data without the need for multiple drives or complex storage systems. With a single HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive, you can consolidate your data in one place, simplifying data management and reducing the risk of data fragmentation or loss.

Seamless Expansion

The 3TB capacity provides room for future growth and expansion. As your storage needs increase over time, you can easily add more HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drives to your system, creating a scalable storage solution that can accommodate your evolving requirements. This flexibility allows you to save costs by only adding storage when needed, rather than investing in a larger capacity drive from the start.

Improved Performance

By having ample storage space available, you can optimize the performance of your system. With sufficient free space on the hard drive, the operating system and applications can operate smoothly without being slowed down by limited storage availability. This ensures that your system runs efficiently and reduces the risk of performance issues or system crashes.

Backup and Disaster Recovery

The 3TB capacity is ideal for creating backups and implementing disaster recovery strategies. You can easily store copies of critical data, ensuring that you have a reliable backup in case of accidental data loss, hardware failures, or natural disasters. By regularly backing up your data to the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive, you can minimize downtime and quickly restore your systems to a functional state.

Speed: 7.2K RPM

The HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive features a speed of 7.2K RPM (Rotations Per Minute), which plays a crucial role in determining the performance and responsiveness of the drive. The high rotational speed of this hard drive offers numerous benefits for users who require fast and efficient data access.

Improved Data Transfer Rates

The 7.2K RPM speed ensures faster data transfer rates, allowing for quicker access to your stored information. This is particularly beneficial for tasks that involve reading or writing large files, such as multimedia editing, database operations, or running complex applications. With faster data transfer rates, you can save time and increase productivity by reducing waiting times.

Enhanced System Performance

The high rotational speed of the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive contributes to overall system performance. By delivering data at a faster rate, the hard drive can keep up with demanding tasks, ensuring that your system operates smoothly without experiencing delays or lag. This is especially important for users who rely on their systems for resource-intensive applications or multitasking.

Reduced Latency

The 7.2K RPM speed helps to minimize latency, which is the delay between a request for data and its delivery. With lower latency, you experience faster response times when accessing files or launching applications. This is particularly advantageous for businesses that require quick access to critical data, such as financial institutions or online retailers.

Smooth Multimedia Playback

If you frequently work with multimedia files, such as high-definition videos or large audio files, the 7.2K RPM speed ensures smooth playback and editing. The faster data transfer rates allow for seamless streaming and editing of multimedia content, reducing buffering or rendering issues that can disrupt your workflow.

Efficient Virtualization

For users who utilize virtualization technology to run multiple operating systems or applications simultaneously, the 7.2K RPM speed provides the necessary performance to support virtualized environments. By delivering data quickly, the hard drive can keep up with the demands of virtual machines, ensuring smooth operation and optimal resource allocation.

Form Factor: 3.5 Inch LFF

The HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive features a form factor of 3.5 inches LFF (Large Form Factor). This form factor offers several benefits and is particularly suitable for certain types of systems and environments.

Compatibility with Server Systems

The 3.5 inch LFF form factor is commonly used in server systems, making the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive an excellent choice for businesses that rely on servers for their operations. This form factor ensures compatibility with industry-standard server chassis and drive bays, allowing for easy installation and integration into existing server infrastructures.

Increased Storage Density

The larger form factor of the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive enables higher storage density compared to smaller form factors. This means that you can fit more storage capacity within a limited physical space, making it an efficient choice for environments where space is a constraint.

Reduced Cooling Requirements

The larger form factor allows for better heat dissipation, reducing the cooling requirements of the hard drive. This can be beneficial in environments where maintaining optimal temperatures is a challenge, such as data centers or server rooms with limited cooling capabilities. The reduced cooling requirements contribute to improved energy efficiency and lower operating costs.

Enhanced Durability

The 3.5 inch LFF form factor offers enhanced durability compared to smaller form factors. The larger size provides more structural integrity and better resistance to physical shocks or vibrations. This makes the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive suitable for environments with demanding operating conditions or where the drive may be subjected to rough handling.

Interface: SATA-6GBPS

The HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive utilizes the SATA-6GBPS interface, which offers numerous benefits for users in terms of data transfer speed, compatibility, and ease of use.

Fast Data Transfer Speeds

The SATA-6GBPS interface provides fast data transfer speeds, allowing for quick access to your stored information. With a maximum data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second (Gbps), you can efficiently transfer large files or perform data-intensive tasks without experiencing significant bottlenecks. This is especially important for users who require high-speed data access, such as video editors, gamers, or professionals working with large datasets.

Wide Compatibility

The SATA-6GBPS interface is widely supported by various devices and systems, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of computers and storage solutions. Whether you are using a desktop computer, a server, or a network-attached storage (NAS) device, you can easily connect and utilize the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive without compatibility concerns. This versatility makes it a flexible choice for both personal and business use.

Ease of Installation

The SATA-6GBPS interface offers a simple and straightforward installation process. With standard SATA connectors and cables, you can easily connect the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive to your system without the need for specialized tools or technical expertise. This user-friendly interface ensures a hassle-free setup, allowing you to quickly integrate the hard drive into your existing infrastructure.

Backward Compatibility

The SATA-6GBPS interface is backward compatible with previous generations of SATA interfaces. This means that the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive can be used with systems that support SATA-3GBPS or SATA-1.5GBPS interfaces. The backward compatibility ensures that you can upgrade your storage system without needing to replace other components or invest in new hardware, saving both time and money.

Hot Swap: Yes

The HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive features hot swap capability, which allows for easy and convenient drive replacement or removal while the system is still running. This feature offers several benefits for users who require high availability and minimal downtime.

Non-Disruptive Maintenance

Hot swapping enables non-disruptive maintenance, as you can replace or remove a hard drive without shutting down the entire system. This is particularly advantageous for businesses or organizations that rely on continuous operation, such as online retailers, data centers, or critical infrastructure providers. By minimizing downtime, you can ensure uninterrupted services and prevent financial losses or customer dissatisfaction.

Scalability and Flexibility

The hot swap capability allows for easy scalability and flexibility in storage management. You can add or remove hard drives as needed, without affecting the overall system performance. This makes it simple to expand your storage capacity or replace faulty drives without disrupting operations. The flexibility provided by hot swapping ensures that your storage infrastructure can adapt to changing needs and requirements.

Improved Fault Tolerance

Hot swapping is often used in redundant storage configurations, such as RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) systems. In these setups, if a hard drive fails, hot swapping allows for quick replacement of the failed drive with a new one, minimizing the risk of data loss or system downtime. The improved fault tolerance provided by hot swapping ensures the reliability and integrity of your data.

Simplified Hardware Maintenance

With hot swap capability, hardware maintenance becomes more straightforward and efficient. Instead of shutting down the entire system and disassembling components, you can easily remove or replace a hard drive while the system is running. This saves time and effort, making it easier to perform routine maintenance tasks or troubleshoot issues without disrupting the operation of the system.

Included Accessories: Tray

The HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive comes with an included tray, which provides several benefits and convenience for users during installation and usage.

Easy Installation

The included tray simplifies the installation process of the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive. The tray is designed to securely hold the hard drive in place while ensuring proper alignment with the drive bay. This makes it easier for users to install the hard drive into their systems without the need for additional mounting hardware or tools.

Secure Fit

The tray ensures a secure fit for the hard drive within the drive bay. This helps to prevent accidental dislodging or movement of the drive during operation, reducing the risk of data loss or damage to the drive. The secure fit also contributes to overall system stability, ensuring that the hard drive remains in place even in demanding environments or during transportation.

Efficient Cooling

The included tray often features ventilation holes or design elements that facilitate efficient cooling of the hard drive. Proper airflow helps to dissipate heat generated by the drive during operation, ensuring optimal temperature conditions. This is particularly important for systems that operate in warm environments or where multiple hard drives are installed in close proximity.

Organization and Aesthetics

The tray adds a level of organization and aesthetics to your system. By securely housing the hard drive, it helps to keep cables and connectors tidy and prevents them from obstructing other components or airflow. Additionally, the tray's design can contribute to a clean and professional appearance, especially for systems that are visible or accessible to clients or visitors.

In conclusion, the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive offers a range of features that cater to users' storage needs. With its 3TB capacity, 7.2K RPM speed, 3.5 inch LFF form factor, SATA-6GBPS interface, hot swap capability, and included tray, this hard drive provides ample storage space, high performance, compatibility with various systems, convenient maintenance, and ease of installation. Whether you are an individual user or a business with demanding storage requirements, the HPE 861693-B21 Hard Drive offers a reliable and efficient solution for your data storage needs.