HPE 861691-B21 1TB SATA Internal Hard Drive

Detailed Specifications

This drive is an enterprise-class storage solution engineered to deliver reliable, high-capacity data storage for HPE ProLiant server environments. As a 1TB Midline SATA drive, it is designed to solve the need for economical and dependable storage for applications that require a balance of performance and capacity, such as periodic data backups, file serving, and archival tasks. It provides a cost-effective option for expanding server storage without committing to higher-cost SAS or SSD alternatives for non-mission-critical workloads. A key differentiator of this component is its integration of HPE Digitally Signed Firmware. This security feature prevents unauthorized access and malicious attacks by ensuring that the drive's firmware is authentic and has not been tampered with, providing a foundational layer of data protection. This is critical for maintaining infrastructure integrity. The drive is housed in an HPE Smart Carrier, which uses an intuitive icon-based LED system to clearly display drive status, simplifying maintenance and reducing the risk of human error during service events. Designed for seamless integration, this 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive is hot-swappable, allowing for installation or replacement without server downtime. It is ideally deployed in HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 tower or rack servers where bulk storage is a priority. Management is handled through the server's existing infrastructure tools, including HPE Smart Array controllers and the iLO management engine, which provides administrators with health monitoring, activity status, and predictive failure alerts.