HPE 2TB SATA 6Gbps Business Critical 7.2K LFF Smart Carrier Hard Drive – 872489-B21

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Overview

The HPE 872489-B21 2TB SATA 6Gbps Business Critical 7.2K LFF Smart Carrier Hard Drive provides cost-effective, high-capacity storage for compatible HPE server environments. With 2TB capacity, a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, and a SATA 6Gbps interface, this drive is suited to file services, backup repositories, data archiving, and general business storage workloads.

Designed in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), the drive includes an HPE Smart Carrier for installation in supported server drive bays. Its hot-plug design supports drive replacement in compatible systems, while digitally signed firmware helps protect firmware integrity. Verify the server model, storage controller, and drive-bay requirements before deployment.

For IT teams maintaining or expanding existing HPE infrastructure, the HPE 872489-B21 offers a practical storage option for capacity-oriented workloads. Its Business Critical classification is intended for economical bulk storage rather than the highest-performance mission-critical applications.

Key Features – HPE 872489-B21

• Processor: Not applicable; this is a hard disk drive.
• Memory: Not applicable.
• Storage: 2TB capacity.
• Controller: Requires a compatible SATA storage controller.
• Networking / Ports: SATA 6Gbps storage interface.
• Power & Cooling: Uses power and cooling provided by a compatible server drive bay.
• Management: Drive monitoring depends 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.
• Workload Classification: Business Critical / Midline.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
• Manufacturer Part Number: 872489-B21.
• Product Type: Internal hot-plug hard disk drive.
• Storage Capacity: 2TB.
• Storage Interface: SATA 6Gbps.
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM.
• Memory Technology: Not applicable.
• Drive Format: 512-byte sector format; confirm the exact logical and physical sector requirements for the intended system.
• Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC).
• RAID Support: Depends on the compatible HPE server and installed storage controller.
• Expansion Slots: Not applicable to the drive itself.
• Networking: Not applicable; connects through the SATA storage interface.
• I/O Ports: Internal SATA drive connector.
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the server, storage controller, drivers, and supported operating system configuration.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), Smart Carrier.
• Weight:
  • 1.13 kg.
  • 2.5 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. Installs in a compatible 3.5-inch LFF drive bay within a supported rack-mounted or tower server.

Ideal For

• Business file storage and shared folders.
• Backup and recovery repositories.
• Data archiving and reference data.
• Storage expansion in compatible HPE ProLiant servers.
• Replacement of supported 2TB SATA Smart Carrier drives.
• Enterprise environments requiring economical, high-capacity storage.

Warranty & Support

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

FAQs – HPE 872489-B21

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE 872489-B21?
It provides 2TB of storage capacity for compatible HPE server and storage configurations.

2. Does the HPE 872489-B21 use SATA or SAS?
It uses a SATA 6Gbps interface. The intended server and storage controller must support SATA drives.

3. Is this drive hot-swappable?
It is designed for hot-plug installation in a compatible Smart Carrier drive bay. Safe replacement while the server is running depends on the server configuration and documented maintenance procedure.

4. Can this drive be used in any HPE server?
No. Compatibility depends on the server model, drive bay, controller, firmware, and supported drive configuration. Check HPE documentation for the intended system.

5. Can this drive be used in a RAID array?
It may be used in a supported RAID configuration when the server's storage controller supports the drive and intended RAID level. Verify compatibility before deployment.

6. What warranty comes with the HPE 872489-B21?
HPE specifies a one-year limited warranty for the Midline drive category. Confirm the warranty coverage for the specific unit with the seller before purchasing.