HPE 12TB SATA 6Gb/s 7.2K LFF Low Profile Helium 512e Hard Drive – 881787-B21

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Overview

The HPE 12TB SATA 6Gb/s Business Critical 7.2K LFF Low Profile Helium 512e Hard Drive (MPN: 881787-B21) is an enterprise storage drive designed for compatible HPE ProLiant servers and high-capacity storage deployments. With 12TB of capacity, a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, it supports business-critical data storage needs such as backups, archives, and large-volume file storage.

This 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) drive uses helium technology and a low-profile carrier. Its 512e sector format and digitally signed firmware support compatibility and firmware integrity requirements in supported HPE server environments. The hot-swap design allows drive replacement in compatible server bays, following the server manufacturer's installation procedures.

Organizations can use the 881787-B21 to expand storage capacity, replace an existing compatible drive, or support data-intensive workloads without moving to an entirely new storage platform. Verify the server model, carrier type, firmware requirements, and supported drive configuration before ordering.

Key Features – HPE 881787-B21

• Storage Capacity: 12TB
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Storage Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Sector Format: 512e
• Drive Technology: Helium
• Firmware Security: Digitally signed firmware
• Carrier: HPE Low Profile Carrier
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes, in compatible server drive bays
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Workload Positioning: Business Critical / high-capacity storage

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Manufacturer Part Number: 881787-B21
• Product Type: Internal enterprise hard disk drive
• Storage Capacity: 12TB
• Interface Standard: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Sector Format: 512e
• Drive Technology: Helium
• Firmware: Digitally signed firmware
• Carrier Type: Low Profile (LP)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Maximum Synchronous Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s interface rate
• RAID Support: Depends on the installed server and compatible storage controller
• Operating System Compatibility: Depends on the HPE server, controller, and operating system configuration
• Server Compatibility: Supported HPE ProLiant and other HPE platforms listed for this SKU

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF with HPE Low Profile Carrier
• Weight:
  
  • 1.13 kg
  • 2.5 lbs
• Dimensions (W × D × H):
  
  • 105.5 × 156.6 × 26.1 mm
  • 4.15 × 6.16 × 1.03 inches
• Rack Compatibility: Designed for compatible HPE server drive bays in rack-mounted or tower server deployments. The drive itself does not have a rack-unit height.

Ideal For

• Expanding storage capacity in compatible HPE ProLiant servers
• Enterprise backup and recovery repositories
• Long-term data archiving and retention
• High-capacity file and application storage
• Replacing a compatible failed hard drive in an existing HPE server
• Business environments that need high storage capacity using conventional HDD technology

Warranty & Support

• Standard Manufacturer Warranty: HPE specifies a one-year limited warranty for Business Critical Midline hard drives, regardless of the warranty period of the server in which they are installed.
• Support Contract Compatibility: Eligibility for HPE support services and Care Pack coverage depends on the product's status and the applicable support terms.
• Compatibility Verification: Confirm the server model, supported drive configuration, carrier type, and firmware requirements before purchase.
• CCS Purchase Support: Contact Chicago Computer Supply to confirm stock, product condition, warranty coverage, and current pricing.

FAQs – HPE 881787-B21

1. What is the storage capacity of the HPE 881787-B21?
It provides 12TB of storage capacity.

2. What interface and rotational speed does this drive use?
It uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface and operates at 7,200 RPM.

3. Is the HPE 881787-B21 hot-swappable?
Yes, it is designed for hot-swap installation in compatible HPE server drive bays. Follow the server's supported drive replacement procedure.

4. What does 512e mean?
512e is an advanced-format sector layout that presents 512-byte logical sectors while using 4K physical sectors. Confirm that the target server and operating environment support the drive's sector format.

5. Can I use this drive in any 3.5-inch server bay?
No. The server must support the SATA interface, HPE Low Profile Carrier, drive capacity, and applicable firmware requirements. Confirm compatibility with the server documentation before purchasing.

6. What are the weight and dimensions?
The published dimensions are 105.5 × 156.6 × 26.1 mm (4.15 × 6.16 × 1.03 inches), expressed as width × depth × height. 2.5 lb (approximately 1.13 kg), but this weight has not been confirmed as the exact bare-drive net weight.