HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-872491-B21 | Part #: 872491-B21 | MPN: 872491-B21
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About the HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD
The HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD from HPE is enterprise-grade Enterprise HDDs hardware built for data centers. It features 4TB capacity, LFF (3.5in) form factor, SATA 6Gb/s interface, 7,200 RPM speed. The HPE 872491-B21 is a 4TB Large Form Factor (LFF) SATA 6Gb/s hard disk drive spinning at 7,200 RPM, engineered for HPE ProLiant and Apollo server platforms. Built to the HPE SmartDrive carrier standard, the drive integrates directly with HPE Smart Array controllers and HPE iLO firmware to provide real-time health telemetry, predictive failure alerts, and seamless hot-plug operation within HPE server enclosures. The Drive Security (DS) designation indicates the drive support Available in brand new condition. HPE enterprise hdds products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-872491-B21 |
| Part Number | 872491-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 872491-B21 |
| Drive Capacity | 4 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Midline / Nearline Enterprise HDD |
| SmartDrive Carrier | SC (SmartCarrier) hot-plug tray included |
| Firmware Security | DS – Digitally Signed HPE Firmware |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| Compatible Controllers | HPE Smart Array controllers (requires SATA support) |
| iLO Health Integration | Yes – drive health reporting via HPE iLO |
| HPE Server Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, Gen10 Plus servers with LFF bays |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Drive Certification | HPE Factory Original (Genuine HPE OEM) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD
What does the HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD do?
At 4TB, the HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6G interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD: capacity 4TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SATA 6G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 872491-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 872491-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD uses a SATA 6G interface in a LFF (3.5in) form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.