HPE 6TB SAS 12G Business Critical 7.2K LFF LP Hard Drive – 861746-B21

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Overview

The HPE 861746-B21 6TB SAS 12G Business Critical 7.2K LFF Low Profile Hard Drive is an enterprise storage drive designed to expand capacity in compatible HPE ProLiant server environments. It delivers 6TB of storage, a 12Gb/s SAS interface, and a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, making it suitable for business workloads that prioritize high-capacity storage and dependable data access.

This 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive uses a Low Profile (LP) carrier and supports the 512e sector format. Its SAS interface is designed for compatible enterprise storage controllers and server backplanes. HPE identifies this SKU as a multi-vendor drive with a one-year warranty.

Businesses can deploy the HPE 861746-B21 for backup repositories, archival data, reference information, and general-purpose server storage. It is a practical option for organizations expanding existing HPE storage infrastructure or replacing a compatible drive. Verify the server model, drive bay, controller, backplane, and firmware compatibility before ordering.

Key Features – HPE 861746-B21 6TB SAS Hard Drive

• Processor: Not applicable; this is an internal hard disk drive.
• Memory: Not applicable.
• Storage: 6TB capacity.
• Controller: Requires a compatible SAS storage controller; controller is not included.
• Networking / Ports: 12Gb/s SAS storage interface.
• Power & Cooling: Receives power through the compatible server drive bay and backplane; requires adequate server airflow.
• Management: HPE-qualified drive with support for SMART monitoring and HPE Systems Insight Manager in supported environments.
• Security: Digitally signed firmware is specified for this drive family.
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), Low Profile (LP) carrier.
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM.
• Sector Format: 512e.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Manufacturer Part Number: 861746-B21
• Product Type: Enterprise Hard Disk Drive
• Capacity: 6TB
• Drive Category: Business Critical / Midline
• Processor Type: Not applicable.
• Chipset / Platform: Not applicable; requires a compatible HPE server storage platform.
• Memory Technology: Not applicable.
• Storage Interface: SAS 12Gb/s.
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM.
• Sector Format: 512e.
• RAID Support: RAID functionality depends on the installed compatible SAS storage controller and its supported configuration.
• Expansion Slots: Not applicable to an internal hard drive.
• Networking: Not applicable; uses a SAS storage connection.
• I/O Ports: SAS connector through the compatible drive carrier and server backplane.
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the host server, storage controller, firmware, and operating system support.
• Carrier: Low Profile (LP).

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF, Low Profile carrier.
• Weight:
  • 0.99 kg
  • 2.18 lbs
• Dimensions (W × D × H):
  • 105.5 × 156.58 × 26.1 mm
  • 4.15 × 6.16 × 1.03 inches
• Rack Compatibility: Designed for compatible HPE server drive bays. Rack height is determined by the host server.

Ideal For

• Expanding storage capacity in compatible HPE ProLiant servers.
• Enterprise backup and recovery repositories.
• Archival storage and long-term business data retention.
• Reference-data storage and general-purpose server workloads.
• Replacing a compatible 3.5-inch SAS hard drive.
• Organizations maintaining HPE server infrastructure with SAS storage controllers.

Warranty & Support

• Manufacturer Warranty: HPE QuickSpecs lists a one-year warranty for this multi-vendor hard drive.
• Support Contract Compatibility: Contact HPE or Chicago Computer Supply to confirm eligibility for HPE Care Pack coverage or additional support services.
• Deployment Support: Confirm the server generation, drive bay, carrier type, SAS controller, backplane, and firmware requirements before installation.

FAQs – HPE 861746-B21 6TB SAS Hard Drive

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE 861746-B21?
The HPE 861746-B21 provides 6TB of storage capacity for compatible enterprise server environments.

2. What interface and rotational speed does this drive support?
It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface and operates at 7,200 RPM.

3. What type of drive carrier does the HPE 861746-B21 use?
This SKU is identified as a 3.5-inch LFF Low Profile (LP) carrier drive. Check the server's drive-bay requirements before ordering.

4. Can this drive be used in a RAID configuration?
It can be used in a RAID configuration when the installed SAS storage controller supports the drive and the intended RAID level. RAID functionality is managed by the controller.

5. Does the HPE 861746-B21 support drive health monitoring?
HPE server hard drives support SMART monitoring and HPE Systems Insight Manager in compatible environments. Monitoring availability depends on the server and storage configuration.

6. What warranty is listed for this hard drive?
HPE QuickSpecs lists a one-year warranty for this multi-vendor drive. Confirm the warranty applicable to the specific unit with Chicago Computer Supply before purchase.