Detailed Specifications
HPE 846514-B21 6TB SAS 12G Midline Hard Drive
Overview
The HPE 846514-B21 is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade midline hard drive designed to address the growing storage needs of modern data centers. Engineered for reliability and performance, this 6TB drive is ideal for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers requiring robust bulk storage solutions for applications such as data archiving, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale backups. It solves the critical need for cost-effective, dense storage without compromising on data integrity or accessibility in 24/7 operational environments. At its core, this drive utilizes a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface running at 12Gb/s, which provides a high-speed, reliable data path crucial for business-critical workloads. The 7200 RPM rotational speed offers a balanced blend of performance and capacity, ensuring efficient access to large datasets. A key feature is HPE's Digitally Signed Firmware, which prevents unauthorized access and malicious attacks by ensuring that the drive's firmware originates from a trusted source, adding a critical layer of security to the infrastructure. Delivered in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) and bundled with an HPE SmartDrive Carrier, the 846514-B21 is designed for hot-swap capability, allowing for seamless installation and maintenance without server downtime. This makes it perfectly suited for top-of-rack server deployments in data centers where uptime is paramount. Management is simplified through integration with HPE server management tools, which use the SmartDrive carrier's LED indicators to clearly communicate drive status, activity, and critical alerts.
