HPE 4TB SAS 12Gb/s 7.2K RPM 3.5 inch LFF Midline Hard Drive (833928-B21)

With a colossal 4TB capacity and a rapid 12Gb/s SAS interface, this HPE Midline hard drive delivers the storage muscle and speed your enterprise infrastructure demands. Engineered for always-on operation, it spins at 7,200 RPM and fits a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor bay, making it a seamless upgrade for ProLiant servers and storage arrays.

Overview

The HPE 833928-B21 is a 4TB, 3.5-inch LFF SAS hard drive built for midline workloads. It combines high capacity with dependable 7,200 RPM performance, hot-plug capability, and digitally signed firmware for enhanced security. The drive comes in an HPE Smart Carrier for effortless installation and management in compatible HPE systems.

What stands out

• Massive 4TB storage for data-intensive applications
• 12Gb/s SAS interface for up to 1200 MB/s external transfer rate
• Hot-plug support for zero-downtime maintenance
• Digitally signed firmware protects against unauthorized access
• 2 million hour MTBF ensures long-term reliability
• Low profile 3.5-inch LFF carrier fits standard drive bays

Technical details

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF Low Profile
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive Type: Midline (Enterprise)
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes
• Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Firmware: Digitally Signed
• External Data Transfer Rate: 1200 MB/s
• Average Latency: 4.17 ms
• Sector Size: 512n
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Typical Power Consumption: 10.5 W
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 60°C
• Shock Resistance (Operating): 70 G / 2 ms

Our verdict

For enterprises needing reliable, high-capacity storage with fast SAS connectivity, the HPE 833928-B21 is a proven workhorse. Its hot-plug design and robust firmware make it a smart choice for mission-critical environments.