HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-819201-B21 | Part #: 819201-B21 | MPN: 819201-B21
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About the HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD
With a 512e sector size and SAS 12Gb/s interface delivering sustained performance, the HPE 819201-B21 is engineered for environments where capacity and reliability matter equally. This 8TB enterprise-class HDD combines helium-sealed construction with 7,200 RPM spindle speed to balance thermal efficiency and data throughput in dense storage configurations. The 819201-B21 ships in a SmartDrive Carrier with Low Profile 3.5-inch form factor, enabling seamless integration into existing HPE infrastructure while maintaining hot-plug support for non-disruptive maintenance and scaling.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams selecting drives for midline or archive workflows will find this HPE Midline Hard Drive optimized for consistent, long-duration workloads rather than peak I/O demand. The helium-sealed design reduces vibration and power consumption, extending service life in always-on environments. Full integration with HPE iLO and HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) ensures visibility and control across HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, HPE Synergy, and HPE Apollo platforms. Backward compatibility with SAS 6G allows deployment in mature infrastructure alongside newer hardware without redesign. Digitally signed HPE firmware guarantees secure, validated code across your estate.
Deployment Scenarios
- Nearline storage in HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers for active archival and long-term retention
- High-capacity JBOD expansions in HPE Apollo and Synergy environments for data science and analytics clusters
- Cold-tier backing for tiered storage strategies, reducing cost-per-terabyte in large-scale deployments
- Backup and disaster recovery repositories requiring durable, sealed-drive reliability in unattended data centers
- Midline RAID configurations where sustained sequential performance outweighs random access demand
For pricing, availability, and custom configuration options on the HPE 819201-B21, contact Omnixon Global today to submit your RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-819201-B21 |
| Part Number | 819201-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 819201-B21 |
| Drive Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Formatted Capacity | 8 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Form Factor | Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch |
| Carrier Type | SmartDrive Carrier (SC) |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Internal Atmosphere | Helium-sealed |
| Drive Series | Midline / Data Science (DS) |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| SAS Interface Generation | SAS 12G (backward compatible with SAS 6G) |
| Compatible Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10, HPE Synergy, HPE Apollo |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO, HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) |
| Firmware | HPE digitally signed firmware |
| Drive Height | Low Profile (LP) 3.5-inch |
| Product Line | HPE Midline Hard Drive |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD
What does the HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD do?
At 8TB, the HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 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 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD: capacity 8TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 819201-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 819201-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD uses a SAS 12G 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.