HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-881457-B21 | Part #: 881457-B21 | MPN: 881457-B21
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About the HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor HDD
At 2.4TB capacity and 10,000 RPM rotational speed, the HPE 881457-B21 positions itself firmly in the mission-critical storage tier, delivering the performance density required by data-intensive enterprise workloads. This Small Form Factor 2.5-inch drive connects via dual-port SAS 12Gb/s interface and employs 512e advanced formatting, enabling efficient data management across virtualized and containerized environments. The Smart Carrier hot-plug design minimizes downtime during maintenance, while HPE iLO integration provides real-time SMART health monitoring and predictive failure alerting—critical capabilities for environments where unplanned outages translate directly to revenue loss.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams responsible for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 server deployments, as well as HPE Apollo and D-series enclosure installations, recognize the 881457-B21 as a validated solution that eliminates compatibility uncertainty. The multi-vendor designation confirms that HPE-qualified firmware supports heterogeneous storage environments, reducing procurement friction in organizations running mixed-vendor infrastructure. The 3-year HPE support commitment provides predictable lifecycle management and vendor accountability, essential for mission-critical systems where drive failures cannot be deferred to convenience windows.
Organizations evaluating enterprise HDD solutions for high-availability databases, transactional systems, and real-time analytics benefit from the proven thermal and mechanical reliability built into this platform. Part number 881457-B21 represents a mature, field-validated product with extensive deployment history across demanding production environments. To request a quote, configure volume pricing, or validate compatibility with your specific HPE infrastructure, contact Omnixon Global's enterprise storage team for a detailed RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-881457-B21 |
| Part Number | 881457-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 2.4TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Capacity | 2.4TB |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch |
| Carrier Type | Smart Carrier (SC) Hot-Plug |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte Emulation) |
| Drive Classification | Mission Critical |
| Ports | Dual Port SAS |
| Advanced Format | 512e |
| Supported Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10; HPE Apollo; HPE D-series enclosures |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO SMART health monitoring and predictive failure alerting |
| Support Period | 3 Years HPE Support |
| Multi Vendor | Yes (HPE-qualified firmware, multi-vendor manufactured) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor HDD
What does the HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor HDD do?
At 2.4TB, the HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor 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 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor HDD: capacity 2.4TB; form factor SFF (2.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 881457-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 881457-B21 - HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K SFF SC 3yr 512e Multi Vendor 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.