818367-B21 HPE SAS 12GBPS 4TB 7.2K RPM LFF Hard Drive

Overview of HPE 818367-B21 SAS 12GBPS 4TB 7.2K RPM HDD

The HPE 818367-B21 4TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gbps LFF (3.5-inch) Midline hard disk drive is engineered to deliver reliable, high-capacity storage for enterprise environments. Designed for consistent performance and scalability, this hot-swappable storage solution integrates seamlessly into modern server infrastructures, making it a dependable choice for data-intensive applications, backups, and archival systems.

General Information

• Manufacturer: HPE 
• Part Number: 818367-B21
• Product Type: Hard Disk Drive

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 4TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Ports: Dual SAS ports
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Designed for hot-swap drive bays

Compact and Durable Construction

• Width: 4.2 inches
• Depth: 6.7 inches
• Height: 1.1 inches

The HPE 818367-B21 SAS 12GBPS 4TB 7.2K RPM Hard Drive

The HPE 818367-B21 SAS 12Gbps 4TB 7.2K RPM LFF Hard Drive with Tray is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of enterprise data storage environments. Designed for reliability, scalability, and performance, this midline hard disk drive offers a balance between capacity and efficiency. It is specifically built for HPE servers and storage systems, ensuring seamless compatibility and optimal performance across a wide range of applications. With a 4TB storage capacity, it is well-suited for handling growing data workloads, making it an ideal choice for businesses that require consistent and dependable data access.

4TB Storage Capacity

As data volumes continue to grow exponentially across industries, businesses require storage devices that can accommodate large datasets without compromising efficiency. The 4TB capacity of this midline hard drive provides ample room for storing critical business information, including databases, backup archives, multimedia files, and virtual machine environments. This capacity ensures that enterprises can consolidate storage resources while minimizing the need for frequent hardware upgrades.

Optimized Performance with 12Gbps SAS Interface

The integration of a 12Gbps Serial Attached SCSI interface ensures high-speed data transfer rates and improved overall system responsiveness. This interface significantly enhances throughput compared to older generations, allowing enterprises to process large volumes of data more efficiently. The 12Gbps SAS technology is particularly beneficial in environments where rapid data access and transfer are critical, such as virtualization platforms, database management systems, and cloud infrastructures.

Large Form Factor Design

The large form factor design of this hard drive allows for greater storage density, making it an excellent solution for data-intensive applications. The 3.5-inch form factor provides more space for data storage compared to smaller drives, enabling businesses to store more information without increasing the number of drives in their systems.

Compatibility with Enterprise Systems

The HPE 818367-B21 is designed to integrate seamlessly with a variety of HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays. Its compatibility ensures that businesses can easily upgrade their existing systems without facing integration challenges or performance issues.

Hot-Plug Capability

One of the key features of this hard drive is its hot-plug capability, which allows users to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the system. This feature is essential for maintaining continuous operations in enterprise environments where downtime can result in significant losses.

Rotational Speed and Performance Balance

The 7,200 RPM rotational speed of the HPE 818367-B21 provides a balanced approach between performance and energy efficiency. While higher RPM drives offer faster performance, they also consume more power and generate more heat. This drive strikes an optimal balance, making it suitable for applications that require consistent performance without excessive energy consumption.

Dual-Port Connectivity for Redundancy

One of the key advantages of SAS technology is its dual-port architecture, which provides redundancy and failover capabilities. This ensures continuous data availability even in the event of a path failure, making it a reliable choice for mission-critical applications.

Ideal for Midline Storage 

This hard drive is categorized as a midline drive, which means it is designed for workloads that do not require the extreme performance of high-end drives but still demand reliability and capacity. It is ideal for applications such as data archiving, backup storage, and secondary storage tiers.

Integrated Smart Carrier for Enhanced Management

The inclusion of a smart carrier enhances the usability and manageability of the hard drive. This feature provides visual indicators for drive status, allowing administrators to quickly identify and address issues. It simplifies maintenance and reduces the time required for troubleshooting.