P09161-B21 – HPE 10TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF 512e HDD

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Overview

The HPE 10TB SATA 6G Midline 7.2K LFF (3.5-inch) 512e HDD (P09161-B21) is an enterprise storage drive designed to increase capacity in compatible HPE server environments. It provides 10TB of storage, a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, making it suitable for business applications that require substantial storage capacity for files, backups, archived records, and operational data.

Featuring 512e sector formatting and digitally signed firmware, the P09161-B21 supports enterprise storage deployments where compatibility and firmware integrity are important. The drive uses a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design and includes a drive carrier for installation in compatible server bays. Before purchasing, businesses should confirm server compatibility, controller support, and drive-bay requirements.

Key Features – HPE P09161-B21

• Processor: Not applicable; this is a hard disk drive.
• Memory: Not applicable.
• Storage: 10TB HDD capacity.
• Controller: Requires a compatible server storage controller.
• Networking / Ports: SATA 6Gb/s drive interface.
• Power & Cooling: Host-server powered; specific power figures should be confirmed against the applicable HPE drive specifications.
• Management: Managed through the compatible server and storage controller.
• Security: Digitally signed firmware.
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF).
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM.
• Sector Format: 512e.
• Drive Carrier: Included.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE).
• Manufacturer Part Number: P09161-B21.
• Product Type: Enterprise Midline hard disk drive.
• Storage Capacity: 10TB.
• Processor Type: Not applicable.
• Chipset / Platform: Host-server and controller dependent.
• Memory Technology: Not applicable.
• Storage Interface: SATA 6Gb/s.
• Interface Standard: SATA/600.
• RAID Support: Depends on the compatible server storage controller and supported configuration.
• Expansion Slots: Not applicable; requires a compatible 3.5-inch drive bay.
• Networking: Not applicable.
• I/O Ports: SATA drive interface.
• Sector Format: 512e.
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM.
• Firmware Security: Digitally signed firmware.
• Drive Type: Internal HDD.
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the host server, storage controller, and operating system.
• Drive Carrier: Included.
• Supported Systems: Selected HPE ProLiant and HPE Apollo server configurations; verify the exact server model and generation before ordering.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF).
• Weight:
  • 1.36 kg.
  • 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions (H × W × D):
  • 145.8 × 254 × 219.2 mm.
  • 5.74 × 10.00 × 8.63 inches.
• Rack Compatibility: No direct rack mounting; installs in a compatible server drive bay.

Ideal For

• Enterprise File Servers: Expand capacity for shared files and business documents.
• Backup and Recovery: Store backup sets and recovery data in compatible server environments.
• Data Retention: Maintain large volumes of archived business records.
• Server Storage Expansion: Add capacity to supported HPE ProLiant configurations.
• Data Center Deployments: Support high-capacity storage workloads where 10TB HDDs meet performance and capacity requirements.

Warranty & Support

• Standard Manufacturer Warranty: One-year limited HPE warranty for this Business Critical hard drive.
• Support Contract Compatibility: Additional coverage depends on product eligibility, server entitlement, and applicable HPE support terms.
• Deployment Support: Verify server compatibility, controller support, and drive-bay requirements before installation.

FAQs – HPE P09161-B21

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE P09161-B21?
The P09161-B21 provides 10TB of storage capacity for compatible enterprise server deployments.

2. Is the P09161-B21 an HDD or SSD?
It is a mechanical hard disk drive (HDD) with a rotational speed of 7,200 RPM.

3. Which interface does the P09161-B21 use?
It uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface and supports 512e sector formatting.

4. Can this drive be hot-swapped?
Hot-swap operation depends on the compatible server, drive carrier, controller, and supported drive bay. Verify the exact server configuration before installation.

5. Will the P09161-B21 work with every HPE ProLiant server?
No. Compatibility depends on the server model, generation, drive-bay configuration, and storage controller. Check HPE's official compatibility documentation before ordering.

6. Does the P09161-B21 support RAID?
RAID functionality depends on the compatible server storage controller and its supported configuration. The hard drive itself does not provide RAID functionality.