HPE 864262-B21 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF 512e Midline Hard Drive

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Overview

The HPE 864262-B21 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF 512e Midline Hard Drive is an enterprise storage drive designed for compatible HPE server and storage environments that require substantial capacity for business data. It provides 6TB of storage, a 12Gb/s SAS interface, and a 7,200 RPM rotational speed in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design.

Positioned for capacity-oriented enterprise workloads, this Midline drive is suitable for backup repositories, data retention, file storage, and other applications where storage capacity is a priority. Its 512e sector format supports compatible systems designed for Advanced Format drives.

Organizations can use the 864262-B21 to expand storage capacity or replace an existing supported drive in compatible HPE infrastructure. Verify the server or enclosure compatibility, SAS controller, backplane, and drive carrier before purchasing.

Key Features – HPE 864262-B21

• Storage Capacity: 6TB
• Drive Type: Enterprise Midline hard disk drive
• Interface: SAS
• Interface Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Drive Installation: Hot-plug support in compatible server configurations
• Workload Category: Midline
• Carrier: Standard hot-plug carrier configuration; confirm the supplied carrier before ordering
• Warranty: Confirm the warranty applicable to the purchased unit and seller

Technical Specifications

• Processor Type: Not applicable; this is a storage drive.
• Chipset / Platform: Designed for compatible HPE server and storage platforms.
• Memory Technology: Not applicable.
• Storage Capacity: 6TB
• Storage Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• Drive Transfer Rate: Up to 1.2GB/s interface transfer rate; this is the interface rate, not guaranteed sustained drive throughput.
• RAID Support: Depends on the compatible SAS storage controller and server configuration.
• Expansion Slots: Not applicable; installs in a compatible drive bay.
• Networking: No independent network interface.
• I/O Ports: SAS drive connector through a compatible server backplane.
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the host server, supported storage controller, and operating system.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Weight:
  • 0.85 kg
  • 1.87 lbs
• Dimensions:
  • 101.6 × 147.0 × 26.1 mm
  • 4.00 × 5.79 × 1.03 inches
• Rack Compatibility: No direct rack-mounting requirement; installs in a compatible server or storage enclosure drive bay.
• Installation Requirements: Compatible 3.5-inch LFF bay, SAS backplane, and supported storage controller.

Ideal For

• Enterprise Backup Storage: Providing high-capacity storage for backup repositories and recovery systems.
• Data Archiving: Retaining large volumes of business records and historical data.
• File Storage Servers: Supporting shared business data and departmental file repositories.
• Enterprise Server Expansion: Increasing available storage in compatible HPE server configurations.
• Storage Maintenance: Replacing a supported 6TB SAS Midline drive.
• Data-Center Infrastructure: Supporting capacity-focused storage deployments using compatible SAS drive bays.

Warranty & Support

• Standard Manufacturer Warranty: Confirm the warranty for the specific 864262-B21 unit with the supplying distributor. Warranty terms can depend on the product's sales channel and condition.
• Support Contract Compatibility: Additional HPE support eligibility depends on the product, host system, region, and applicable service agreement.
• Compatibility Verification: Confirm the server or enclosure model, SAS controller, drive bay, carrier, and sector-format support before ordering.
• Replacement Planning: Check capacity, interface, rotational speed, sector format, and carrier compatibility against the existing drive.
• Purchase Condition: Verify that the supplied unit is new and factory-sealed if new stock is required.

FAQs – HPE 864262-B21

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE 864262-B21?
It provides 6TB of storage capacity and is designed for compatible HPE server and storage environments.

2. What interface and rotational speed does this drive use?
It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface and operates at 7,200 RPM. The host system must support the SAS interface and drive configuration.

3. What does 512e mean for this hard drive?
512e refers to an Advanced Format sector arrangement in which the physical sector size is 4K while the drive presents 512-byte logical sectors to compatible systems.

4. Can the HPE 864262-B21 be used in a RAID configuration?
It can be used in a RAID configuration when paired with a compatible SAS storage controller. Supported RAID levels depend on the controller and server configuration.

5. Is this drive suitable for high-performance transactional applications?
It is a 7,200 RPM Midline drive intended primarily for capacity-oriented storage. Workloads requiring consistently high IOPS or low latency may be better suited to enterprise performance drives.

6. Which systems support the HPE 864262-B21?
Compatibility depends on the specific HPE server or storage enclosure, drive bay, SAS controller, backplane, and firmware. Check the system's official drive compatibility documentation before ordering.