HPE 819201-B21 8TB SAS 3.5 Internal Hard Drive

Detailed Specifications

The HPE 819201-B21 is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade hard drive designed to meet the demanding storage needs of modern data centers. As an 8TB SAS midline drive, it provides a cost-effective solution for storing large volumes of data in HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers without compromising on reliability. It is specifically engineered for bulk storage, backup, and archival applications where data integrity and availability are critical. This drive offers a robust 12Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring high-speed data transfer and consistent performance for business-critical workloads. At its core, this drive combines a 7,200 RPM rotational speed with advanced 512e sector formatting, delivering a balance of performance and capacity ideal for midline applications. The inclusion of Digitally Signed Firmware provides a crucial layer of security, preventing unauthorized access or malicious modifications and ensuring the integrity of your data from the moment of deployment. This feature is essential for environments that must adhere to strict compliance and security standards, offering peace of mind against firmware-based threats. Designed for seamless integration, the 819201-B21 comes equipped with the HPE Smart Carrier (SC), which simplifies installation and provides at-a-glance drive status monitoring. Its 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) is standard for high-capacity server configurations, fitting perfectly into HPE ProLiant rack and tower servers. Management is streamlined through HPE's ecosystem, allowing for pre-failure alerts and simplified lifecycle management when used with HPE Smart Array controllers, reducing administrative overhead and preventing unnecessary downtime.