HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-881779-B21 | Part #: 881779-B21 | MPN: 881779-B21
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About the HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD
The HPE 881779-B21 is a 12TB nearline SAS hard drive engineered for 24×7 sequential workloads and cold-archive applications, delivering up to 550TB annual throughput in typical nearline-class duty cycles. This 3.5-inch LFF drive pairs a 7,200 RPM spindle with SAS 12Gb/s connectivity and helium-filled hermetic sealing to maximize capacity density while maintaining reliability across sustained bulk-data operations. The 512e sector architecture ensures broad compatibility with enterprise storage controllers, while HPE's digitally signed firmware guarantees security and authenticity within certified ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and Gen10 Plus environments.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardize on the HPE 881779-B21 when consolidating petabyte-scale JBOD arrays, backup appliances, and distributed file systems where cost-per-terabyte and power efficiency outweigh latency-sensitive requirements. The Smart Carrier form factor simplifies hot-plug swaps in data-center rack densities, while native iLO health integration delivers predictive failure monitoring and firmware compliance reporting without third-party tools. Organizations running hyperscale backup windows, video archival, or MapReduce workloads benefit from the drive's sustained performance envelope and proven mean time between failures in high-bay storage clusters.
Omnixon Global supplies the HPE 881779-B21 to regional enterprises across the UAE, GCC, and broader EMEA markets, with full technical support and HPE certification verification. Whether you are staging production arrays, validating compatibility matrices, or managing replacement inventory, our enterprise team is ready to support your specification and logistics requirements. Contact our sales desk to submit an RFQ and confirm current SKU availability and terms.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-881779-B21 |
| Part Number | 881779-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 881779-B21 |
| Drive Capacity | 12 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Drive Type | Nearline SAS (Digitally Signed) |
| Internal Atmosphere | Helium-filled hermetic seal |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes |
| Carrier Type | Smart Carrier (SC) |
| Drive Class | Midline / Nearline Enterprise |
| HPE Platform Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Gen9/Gen10/Gen10 Plus, HPE Synergy, HPE Apollo |
| Controller Compatibility | HPE Smart Array SAS controllers |
| HPE iLO Health Integration | Yes — predictive failure monitoring via iLO |
| HPE Digitally Signed Firmware | Yes |
| Workload Rating | Nearline / bulk data (up to 550 TB/year typical nearline class) |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD
What does the HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD do?
At 12TB, the HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB 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 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD: capacity 12TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SAS 12G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 881779-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB SAS 7.2K LFF SC He 512e DS HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 881779-B21 - HPE 12TB 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.