HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE861746B216TBSASHDD | Part #: 861746-B21 | MPN: 861746-B21
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About the HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD
The HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD (part number 861746-B21) is engineered for 24×7 nearline and sustained sequential workloads in mission-critical data center environments. This dual-port SAS drive delivers reliable performance across HPE ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 servers, HPE Synergy, and HPE Apollo platforms, making it the preferred choice for storage architects and IT procurement teams building resilient enterprise storage infrastructure.
Built in large form factor (LFF) 3.5-inch configuration with a low-profile (LP) design, the HPE 861746-B21 features a 6 TB raw capacity and operates at 7,200 RPM over a SAS 12Gb/s interface. The dual-port SAS connectivity enables multipath I/O support for enhanced fault tolerance, while 512e sector emulation ensures compatibility with legacy systems. HPE iLO health integration provides real-time SMART and predictive failure monitoring, reducing unplanned downtime. Hot-plug capability and SmartDrive Carrier compatibility streamline deployment and maintenance workflows. Operating across a 0°C to 60°C temperature envelope, this business-critical drive is rated for demanding data center conditions with robust thermal stability across extended temperature ranges.
Deployment Scenarios
- Dual-port SAS configuration enables multipath I/O for fault-tolerant RAID arrays in mission-critical storage systems
- HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 server environments requiring high-capacity nearline storage with 24×7 availability
- HPE Synergy composable infrastructure deployments where modular storage expansion is essential
- Cold archive and sustained sequential access workloads in data warehouse and backup environments
- HPE Apollo systems supporting large-scale distributed storage and parallel processing clusters
To specify the HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD for your infrastructure, contact Omnixon Global for a detailed RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE861746B216TBSASHDD |
| Part Number | 861746-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 6TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 861746-B21 |
| Drive Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Form Factor | Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch |
| Raw Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Drive Class | Business Critical (Near-Line) |
| Port Configuration | Dual Port SAS |
| Profile | Low Profile (LP) |
| Designation | DS (Data Center / Dual-Port) |
| Compatible HPE Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10, HPE Synergy, HPE Apollo |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| HPE SmartDrive Carrier Compatible | Yes |
| iLO Health Integration | Yes — SMART and predictive failure monitoring via HPE iLO |
| Multipath I/O Support | Yes (via dual SAS ports) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD
What does the HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD do?
At 6TB, the HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12Gbps interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD: capacity 6TB; form factor 3.5" LFF; interface SAS 12Gbps; new condition; brand HPE; product name HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD; category Hard Drive; capacity 6TB; form factor 3.5" LFF; interface SAS 12Gbps. Manufacturer part number 861746-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Business Critical HDD uses a SAS 12Gbps interface in a 3.5" LFF 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.