HPE 4TB SAS 12Gbps Business Critical 7.2K LFF Smart Carrier Hard Drive – 872487-B21

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Overview

The HPE 872487-B21 4TB SAS 12Gbps Business Critical 7.2K LFF Smart Carrier Hard Drive is designed for enterprise server environments that require dependable, high-capacity storage. It combines 4TB of storage capacity, a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, and a 12Gbps SAS interface for supported business applications, file services, backup repositories, and data archiving.

This 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive features an HPE Smart Carrier for installation in compatible server drive bays. Its SAS interface supports enterprise storage configurations, while digitally signed firmware helps protect firmware integrity. The drive uses a 512n sector format, which should be checked against the intended server and storage controller requirements before installation.

For organizations expanding or maintaining HPE server infrastructure, the HPE 872487-B21 provides a 4TB Business Critical storage option for compatible systems. Its hot-plug design supports serviceability in supported server configurations, helping IT teams maintain storage capacity while following the server manufacturer's drive replacement procedures.

Key Features – HPE 872487-B21

• Processor: Not applicable; this is a hard disk drive.
• Memory: Not applicable.
• Storage: 4TB capacity.
• Controller: Requires a compatible SAS storage controller.
• Networking / Ports: SAS 12Gbps interface with dual-port support.
• Power & Cooling: Uses the power and cooling supplied by a compatible server drive bay.
• Management: Drive monitoring and management depend on the installed HPE server and storage controller.
• Security: Digitally signed firmware.
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF).
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier (SC).
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM.
• Sector Format: 512n.
• Workload Classification: Business Critical / Midline.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
• Manufacturer Part Number: 872487-B21.
• Product Type: Internal hot-plug hard disk drive.
• Storage Capacity: 4TB.
• Processor Type: Not applicable.
• Chipset / Platform: Designed for supported HPE server and storage platforms.
• Memory Technology: Not applicable.
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gbps.
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM.
• Bytes per Sector: 512n.
• Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier.
• RAID Support: Depends on the compatible server and installed SAS RAID or storage controller.
• Expansion Slots: Not applicable to the drive itself.
• Networking: Not applicable; the drive connects through the SAS storage interface.
• I/O Ports: Internal SAS drive connector with dual-port support.
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the server, storage controller, drivers, and supported operating system configuration.
• Hot-Plug Support: Supported when installed in a compatible hot-plug drive bay.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF with HPE Smart Carrier.
• Weight:
  • 1.36 kg.
  • 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions (W × D × H):
  • 105.8 × 170.0 × 26.8 mm.
  • 4.16 × 6.69 × 1.06 inches.
• Rack Compatibility: Does not mount directly in a rack. It installs in a compatible 3.5-inch LFF drive bay in a supported rack-mounted server or storage enclosure.

Ideal For

• Enterprise file and application storage.
• Backup and disaster recovery repositories.
• Business data archiving.
• Storage capacity expansion in compatible HPE servers.
• Replacement of supported 4TB SAS Smart Carrier drives.
• Data center deployments requiring high-capacity SAS storage.
• Enterprise environments using compatible SAS RAID or storage controllers.

Warranty & Support

• Standard Manufacturer Warranty: HPE specifies a one-year limited warranty for this Business Critical hard drive category, regardless of the warranty period of the server in which it is installed.
• Support Contract Compatibility: Additional HPE support services may be available subject to product eligibility, region, and applicable contract terms.
• Compatibility Verification: Confirm the server model, controller, drive bay, and firmware requirements before ordering.

FAQs – HPE 872487-B21

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE 872487-B21?
The HPE 872487-B21 provides 4TB of storage capacity for compatible HPE server and storage configurations.

2. Does the HPE 872487-B21 use SAS or SATA?
It uses a SAS 12Gbps interface. The target server and storage controller must support SAS drives.

3. What does 512n mean?
512n means the drive uses a native 512-byte sector format. Verify sector-format compatibility with the intended server, controller, and storage configuration.

4. Does this drive support hot-plug replacement?
Yes, it is designed for hot-plug use in a compatible HPE Smart Carrier drive bay. Follow the server manufacturer's instructions for safe drive replacement.

5. Can the HPE 872487-B21 be used in a RAID array?
It can be used in a supported RAID configuration when the installed HPE storage controller supports the drive and intended RAID level. Confirm compatibility before deployment.

6. What warranty comes with the HPE 872487-B21?
HPE specifies a one-year limited warranty for this Business Critical drive category. Confirm the warranty applicable to the specific unit with the seller before purchasing.