HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e DS HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-834031-B21 | Part #: 834031-B21 | MPN: 834031-B21
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About the HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e DS HDD
SAS 12Gb/s interface, 3.5-inch LFF form factor — the HPE 834031-B21 is an 8TB enterprise-class hard drive engineered for demanding data center environments. This midline drive operates at 7,200 RPM with 512e sector emulation, delivering the balance of performance and capacity that modern infrastructure requires. Housed in a low-profile chassis, the drive integrates HPE's hot-plug carrier design for seamless installation and removal without powering down. Dual-port SAS connectivity ensures redundancy and fault tolerance in mission-critical deployments, while rotational vibration compensation technology maintains stability even in densely populated server bays. The drive ships with HPE-qualified firmware pre-installed and supports health reporting directly through the iLO interface via the SmartDrive carrier, giving operations teams real-time visibility into drive status.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams overseeing HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 environments, as well as HPE Synergy and Apollo systems, recognize the 834031-B21 as the midline workhorse for high-capacity, cost-effective bulk storage. Organizations consolidating virtual machines, archiving, or building secondary storage tiers benefit from its 8TB capacity and proven reliability in 24/7 data center operation across the 0°C to 60°C thermal envelope. The SAS dual-port design eliminates single points of failure, critical for service-level agreements that cannot tolerate downtime. Whether powering VMware clusters, OpenStack deployments, or traditional SAN infrastructure, this drive delivers the redundancy and endurance demanded by enterprises that cannot compromise on availability.
Omnixon Global stocks the HPE 834031-B21 and holds full technical specifications for volume purchases, custom configurations, and next-business-day delivery across the UAE and wider EMEA region. Contact our enterprise storage specialists today to request a quotation, confirm compatibility with your HPE infrastructure, or discuss consolidated procurement for multi-unit deployments.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-834031-B21 |
| Part Number | 834031-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 834031-B21 |
| Drive Capacity | 8 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) |
| Drive Class | Midline / Near-Line (DS — Data Center) |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Profile | Low Profile (LP) |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes — HPE SmartDrive hot-plug carrier |
| Dual Port | Yes (SAS dual-port) |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes |
| iLO Health Integration | Yes — drive health reporting via HPE SmartDrive carrier |
| Compatible Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10, HPE Synergy, HPE Apollo (SAS-compatible bays) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| HPE Firmware | Pre-installed HPE qualified firmware |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e DS HDD
What does the HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e DS HDD do?
At 8TB, the HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 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 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e DS HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 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 834031-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 512e DS HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 834031-B21 - HPE 8TB SAS 7.2K LFF LP 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.