HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: HPE-881787-B21 | Part #: 881787-B21 | MPN: 881787-B21
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About the HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD
Power efficiency matters most in HDD-dense JBODs, and the HPE 881787-B21 delivers midline enterprise performance without excessive consumption. This 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF enterprise drive combines substantial capacity with sequential workload optimization, making it an ideal choice for storage architects and IT procurement teams tasked with scaling nearline storage infrastructure across HPE environments.
The 881787-B21 arrives in a low-profile SmartDrive carrier and supports hot-plug operation, enabling non-disruptive maintenance in production systems. HPE native telemetry integration via iLO health monitoring provides real-time visibility into drive status and predictive health metrics. Built for the HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, and HPE Synergy families, this SATA 6Gb/s drive operates reliably across a 0°C to 60°C temperature range and includes HPE Technical Support. The 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) and capacity-optimized design make it well-suited for cost-conscious deployments where sequential I/O throughput and raw storage density are primary drivers.
Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- Large-scale backup and archive repositories where 12TB capacity reduces per-drive overhead and cooling demand in multi-bay enclosures
- HPE Synergy composable infrastructure storage pools requiring native iLO integration and hot-swap reliability
- Sequential workload acceleration in ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 environments with existing SATA-attached storage controllers
- Cost-optimized nearline tiering for infrequently accessed corporate data and compliance-driven long-term retention
- High-density JBOB (Just a Bunch of Drives) configurations leveraging low-profile carrier form factors and shared power supplies
For enterprise-grade specification sheets, compatibility validation, and volume licensing terms, request an RFQ through Omnixon Global using part number 881787-B21.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | HPE-881787-B21 |
| Part Number | 881787-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | LFF (3.5in) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 881787-B21 |
| Drive Capacity | 12 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Form Factor | Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch |
| Drive Type | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) |
| Carrier Type | Low Profile (LP) SmartDrive Carrier |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| Host Interface Speed | 6 Gb/s |
| Compatible Server Families | HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10; HPE Synergy |
| Drive Class | Midline Enterprise |
| iLO Health Integration | Yes — native HPE SmartDrive telemetry |
| HPE Smart Carrier | Yes |
| Workload Type | Sequential / Capacity-Optimized |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Manufacturer Support | HPE Technical Support included |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD
What does the HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD do?
At 12TB, the HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6G interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD?
Key specifications for the HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD: capacity 12TB; form factor LFF (3.5in); interface SATA 6G; 1 to 3 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number 881787-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 881787-B21 - HPE 12TB SATA 7.2K LFF LP S HDD uses a SATA 6G 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.