HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Smart Carrier HDD – 861754-B21

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Overview

The HPE 861754-B21 6TB SAS 12G Business Critical 7.2K LFF Smart Carrier Hard Drive is an enterprise storage drive designed to provide high-capacity storage for compatible HPE ProLiant server environments. With 6TB of capacity, a 12Gb/s SAS interface, and a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, this 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive is suited to business workloads that require dependable capacity for data retention and access.

Featuring a 512e sector format and HPE Smart Carrier design, the drive supports storage expansion in compatible server configurations. It is suitable for backup repositories, archival storage, reference data, and general enterprise storage deployments where high-capacity hard disk storage is required.

Businesses choose this drive when expanding existing server storage or replacing a compatible drive in an established HPE infrastructure. Always verify server model, drive bay, backplane, controller, and firmware compatibility before purchasing.

Key Features – HPE 861754-B21 6TB SAS Hard Drive

• Capacity: 6TB
• Storage: 3.5-inch enterprise hard disk drive
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• Controller: Requires a compatible SAS storage controller; no separate controller is included with the drive.
• Networking / Ports: SAS drive interface; no Ethernet networking ports.
• Power & Cooling: Powered through the compatible server drive backplane; server cooling is required.
• Management: HPE Smart Carrier design for compatible server drive bays.
• Security: No specific hardware encryption feature is confirmed for this SKU.
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), Smart Carrier.

Technical Specifications

• Product Number: 861754-B21
• Product Type: Enterprise Hard Disk Drive
• Capacity: 6TB
• Drive Class: Business Critical
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Sector Format: 512e
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Maximum Synchronous Interface Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s
• RAID Support: Depends on the installed server storage controller and its supported RAID configuration.
• Expansion Slots: Not applicable to an internal hard drive.
• Networking: Not applicable; storage connectivity is through the SAS interface.
• I/O Ports: SAS connector through the compatible drive carrier and server backplane.
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the HPE server, storage controller, firmware, and operating system configuration.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF Smart Carrier
• Weight:
  • 1.13 kg
  • 2.5 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 data-retention repositories.
• Archival storage for business records and historical data.
• Reference-data storage and general business applications.
• Replacing a compatible 3.5-inch SAS hard drive in an existing server.
• Organizations maintaining HPE server infrastructure with SAS storage controllers.

Warranty & Support

• Manufacturer Warranty: HPE QuickSpecs identifies this SKU as a one-year-warranty multi-vendor HDD.
• Support Contracts: Check with HPE or the supplier to confirm eligibility for HPE Care Pack or other support coverage.
• Compatibility Assistance: Confirm the server model, SAS controller, drive bay, backplane, and firmware requirements before deployment.

FAQs – HPE 861754-B21 6TB SAS Hard Drive

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE 861754-B21?
The HPE 861754-B21 provides 6TB of storage capacity and is designed 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. Is the HPE 861754-B21 compatible with every HPE ProLiant server?
No. Compatibility depends on the server generation, drive bay, backplane, SAS controller, carrier, and firmware. Verify the exact server configuration before ordering.

4. Can this drive be used in a RAID configuration?
It can be considered for RAID deployments when the installed SAS controller supports the drive and the required RAID level. RAID functionality is provided by the compatible controller, not by the drive alone.

5. Does the HPE 861754-B21 include a Smart Carrier?
Yes. HPE identifies this SKU as a 3.5-inch LFF Smart Carrier drive.

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