HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-693687-B21 | Part #: 693687-B21 | MPN: 693687-B21
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About the HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF HDD
Designed for 24×7 nearline and sustained sequential workloads, the HPE 693687-B21 is a 4TB enterprise-class hard disk drive engineered for reliability in demanding storage environments. This HPE SmartDrive delivers consistent performance across continuous operations, making it an ideal choice for storage architects and IT procurement teams building resilient data center infrastructure. The drive combines proven nearline technology with HPE's ecosystem integration, ensuring seamless deployment in existing HPE environments.
The 693687-B21 features a large form factor 3.5-inch design with SATA 6Gb/s connectivity and 7,200 RPM spindle speed, providing balanced throughput and capacity for mid-tier storage applications. HPE's hot-plug SmartDrive carrier comes included, enabling rapid replacement without downtime. Full compatibility with HPE Smart Array controllers—including P420, P420i, P421, and P822 models—ensures straightforward integration with HPE ProLiant Gen8 and select Gen9 series servers. Health monitoring is supported through HPE iLO and HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), giving operations teams real-time visibility into drive status and predictive diagnostics. This new, factory-fresh unit arrives ready for immediate deployment in your storage infrastructure.
Key Specifications
- Capacity: 4 TB
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch
- Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Hot Plug: Yes, with HPE LFF hot-plug carrier included
- Compatible Controllers: HPE Smart Array P420, P420i, P421, P822
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-693687-B21 |
| Part Number | 693687-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 693687-B21 |
| Description | HPE 4TB SATA 6G 7.2K LFF 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive |
| Capacity | 4 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Nearline / Midline Enterprise HDD |
| Hot Plug | Yes |
| SmartDrive Carrier | Included (HPE LFF hot-plug carrier) |
| Compatible Controllers | HPE Smart Array controllers (e.g., P420, P420i, P421, P822) |
| Compatible Server Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen8 and select Gen9 series servers with LFF drive bays |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO health monitoring and HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) |
| Drive Condition | New |
| Product Line | HPE SmartDrive |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF HDD
What does the HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF HDD do?
At 4TB, the HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF 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 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF HDD: capacity 4TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SATA 6G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 693687-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 693687-B21 - HPE 4TB SATA 7.2K LFF 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.