HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-765466-B21 | Part #: 765466-B21 | MPN: 765466-B21
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About the HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD
With 2TB capacity and 7,200 RPM rotational speed, this HPE nearline drive positions itself as a balanced choice for mid-tier storage deployments across enterprise data centers. The HPE 765466-B21 combines SAS 12Gb/s performance with 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) density, delivering reliable sequential throughput and random I/O performance suitable for server and storage array workloads that demand both speed and capacity without premium SSD economics. Built on HPE's Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) platform, this drive ships with HPE-validated firmware and integrates seamlessly into HPE infrastructure—a critical requirement for storage architects evaluating bulk capacity expansion.
The dual-port SAS connectivity and hot-plug support enable non-disruptive replacement in mission-critical environments, while HPE iLO and HPE OneView integration provide real-time health monitoring and predictive alerting. The 512-byte emulation (512e) sector size ensures broad OS and application compatibility, and the Smart Carrier (SC) design accelerates deployment across HPE ProLiant DL/ML/BL Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers, as well as HPE MSA arrays and HPE Apollo systems. IT procurement teams responsible for large-scale storage refreshes will value the standardized form factor, proven reliability, and native compatibility across HPE's portfolio. Request a quote through Omnixon Global to discuss volume pricing and delivery schedules for HPE 765466-B21 units.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- High-density server storage in HPE ProLiant DL/ML/BL Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 platforms
- Nearline capacity tier expansion in HPE MSA midrange storage arrays
- Distributed block storage in HPE Apollo converged infrastructure environments
- General-purpose data center workloads requiring hot-swappable 2.5-inch SFF drives with dual-port SAS connectivity
- Compliance and archive applications benefiting from HPE iLO health monitoring and OneView lifecycle management
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-765466-B21 |
| Part Number | 765466-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| HPE Part Number | 765466-B21 |
| Drive Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte Emulation) |
| Drive Type | Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) |
| Smart Carrier | SC (Smart Carrier / HPE Smart Drive) |
| Drive Designation | DS (Data Center / High-Density) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| SAS Ports | Dual Port |
| HPE iLO Integration | Yes — health monitoring via HPE iLO and HPE OneView |
| Compatible Platforms | HPE ProLiant DL/ML/BL Gen8/Gen9/Gen10, HPE MSA, HPE Apollo |
| Drive Category | Enterprise Nearline HDD |
| OEM Firmware | HPE-validated firmware included |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD
What does the HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD do?
At 2TB, the HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12G interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD: capacity 2TB; form factor SFF (2.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 765466-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 765466-B21 - HPE 2TB SAS 7.2K SFF SC 512e DS HDD uses a SAS 12G interface in a SFF (2.5in) 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.