HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-872487-B21 | Part #: 872487-B21 | MPN: 872487-B21
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About the HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD
At 4 TB capacity and 7,200 RPM, the HPE 872487-B21 positions itself squarely in the midline SAS HDD segment—fast enough for transactional workloads, efficient enough for cost-conscious enterprise storage deployments. This 3.5-inch LFF drive ships in an SC (Smart Carrier) hot-plug form factor and connects via SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface, delivering the redundancy and performance hallmarks of HPE's Midline SAS Hard Drive product line. The 128 MB cache buffer and 512e sector size ensure compatibility with legacy and modern storage stacks alike, while HPE's Digitally Signed firmware validation protects against unauthorized code injection—critical in regulated environments. Operating safely across 0°C to 60°C, the drive integrates seamlessly with HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers, as well as HPE Synergy composable infrastructure, via HPE Smart Array P-series SAS controllers and H-series HBAs.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on HPE platforms select the 872487-B21 when they need reliable capacity growth without premium SAS 15K pricing. The hot-plug design minimizes downtime during maintenance, while HPE iLO integration and HPE OneView dashboard visibility deliver real-time drive health telemetry—reducing mean time to repair and supporting proactive failure prediction. Organizations building general-purpose data centers, departmental NAS arrays, and moderate-concurrency database systems benefit most from this drive's blend of speed, capacity, and thermal efficiency.
Whether you are refreshing storage subsystems, building new HPE infrastructure, or qualifying alternatives for your SAN architecture, the HPE 872487-B21 merits evaluation. Omnixon Global carries this part number in stock and ready to support your RFQ. Contact our enterprise storage team to discuss volume pricing, lead times, and integration support for your deployment.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-872487-B21 |
| Part Number | 872487-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 872487-B21 |
| Drive Capacity | 4 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) |
| Carrier Type | SC (Smart Carrier) — hot-plug |
| Drive Type | DS (Digitally Signed) Midline HDD |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Cache Buffer | 128 MB |
| SAS Ports | Dual Port |
| Compatible Server Families | HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus; HPE Synergy |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| HPE iLO Integration | Yes — drive health telemetry via iLO and HPE OneView |
| Firmware Authentication | HPE Digitally Signed firmware validation |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Compatible Controllers | HPE Smart Array P-series SAS controllers; HPE H-series HBAs |
| Product Line | HPE Midline SAS Hard Drive |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD
What does the HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD do?
At 4TB, the HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC 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 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD: capacity 4TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 872487-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC DS HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 872487-B21 - HPE 4TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC 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.