793683-B21 HPE 6TB 7200 RPM SATA 6GBPS LFF Helium Filled HDD

Technical Specifications 

• Storage Capacity: 6 Terabytes / 6000 Gigabytes
• Interface Standard: SATA 6Gb/s (7-pin Serial ATA)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor)
• Rotation Speed: 7,200 RPM for steady performance delivery
• Sector Format: 512e Advanced Format architecture
• Transfer Rate: Up to 600 MB/s external throughput
• Carrier Type: HPE SmartDrive Carrier included
• Helium Technology: Yes, sealed helium chamber design

Physical Characteristics

• Operating temperature range: 50°F to 95°F
• Width: 4.4 inches
• Depth: 7.4 inches
• Height: 1 inch
• Compatible with 3.5-inch hot-swap drive bays
• Average seek time: 8.5 ms / Maximum: 16 ms

Key Features and Advantages

• Large 6TB (6000GB) capacity designed for enterprise-scale data storage expansion
• SATA 6Gbps interface enabling stable and efficient data transfer performance
• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) optimized for server and storage enclosure compatibility
• 7200 RPM spindle speed ensuring balanced performance and dependable operation
• Helium-filled internal design improving efficiency, heat reduction, and power savings
• Advanced Format 512e technology enhancing compatibility and storage optimization
• Hot-swap functionality supporting uninterrupted maintenance and system uptime
• Bundled with HPE SmartDrive Carrier for secure installation and monitoring

Performance and Reliability 

• Optimized for consistent enterprise workloads
• Helium-sealed design for better efficiency
• Reduces internal drag for smoother operation
• Improves thermal control
• Lowers overall energy consumption
• Supports stable long-duration operations
• Suitable for data-intensive environments
• Ideal for virtualization, cloud storage, and backup systems

System Compatibility

• HPE ProLiant DL Series (DL20, DL60, DL80, DL180, DL380 Gen8/Gen9)
• HPE ProLiant ML Series (ML30, ML150, ML310e, ML350 Gen8/Gen9 variants)
• HPE StoreEasy 1650 storage systems
• Enterprise rack and tower server configurations

Compatible HPE ProLiant Server Series

• BL Series: BL420c, BL460c, BL465c, BL660c (Gen8/Gen9)
• DL Series: DL20, DL60, DL80, DL120, DL160, DL180, DL320e, DL360, DL380, DL560, DL580
• ML Series: ML110, ML150, ML310e, ML350 variants
• SL Series: SL230s, SL250s, SL270s
• XL Series: XL170r, XL190r, XL220a, XL230a, XL250a

Overview of HPE 6TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gbps LFF (3.5 inch) Smart Carrier 512e Helium Filled Hard Drive 

The HPE 793683-B21 6TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gbps Large Form Factor (3.5 inch) Smart Carrier 512e Helium Filled Hard Drive With Tray belongs to a high-capacity enterprise storage category designed for scalable data centers, cloud storage environments, archival systems, and bulk data management infrastructures. This class of storage devices focuses on delivering maximum storage density, cost efficiency, and stable long-term reliability rather than ultra-low latency transactional performance.Engineered with a 6TB capacity, SATA 6Gbps interface, 7200 RPM rotational speed, helium-filled internal architecture, and 512e sector emulation, this storage category is optimized for organizations that require large-scale data retention with predictable performance behavior. The inclusion of Smart Carrier tray integration simplifies deployment, maintenance, and hot-swap operations in enterprise server environments.

Performance

The 7200 RPM spindle speed provides an optimal balance between energy efficiency, storage capacity, and consistent mechanical performance. This rotational speed is widely used in enterprise storage environments where cost efficiency and reliability are prioritized over extreme speed.It is particularly well suited for sequential workloads such as data backups, media storage, and archival systems that handle large file transfers rather than intensive random access operations.

Storage 

The 3.5 inch Large Form Factor design is optimized for high-capacity storage environments where maximizing storage per drive is essential. LFF drives are commonly deployed in enterprise backup systems, cloud storage platforms, and archival infrastructure where cost-per-terabyte efficiency is critical.This form factor allows enterprises to consolidate large datasets into fewer physical drives, reducing infrastructure complexity and improving system manageability.LFF architecture enables storage consolidation strategies where fewer high-capacity drives replace multiple smaller units, reducing hardware footprint and simplifying maintenance processes in enterprise environments.

Energy Efficiency 

The helium-filled architecture combined with optimized rotational speed reduces power consumption and improves energy efficiency across large-scale deployments. This contributes to lower operational costs and improved sustainability in data center environments.

Compatibility 

The 512e sector emulation technology ensures compatibility with legacy systems while supporting modern high-capacity storage structures. This hybrid format enables seamless migration from older storage architectures without requiring major system redesign.

Reliability and Stability

Designed for long-term durability, this category undergoes rigorous testing for vibration resistance, thermal endurance, and continuous operational stability, ensuring consistent performance throughout its lifecycle.