HPE Midline 1TB 3.5 inch LFF SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM Hot-Swap Enterprise Hard Drive with SmartDrive Carrier (861691-K21)

Server storage bottlenecks can cripple performance and reliability. The HPE Midline 1TB 3.5" LFF hard drive solves this by delivering enterprise-grade capacity and hot-swap flexibility for always-on environments. With a SATA 6Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed, it balances cost-effective bulk storage with dependable throughput, making it ideal for mid-tier servers and storage arrays that demand 24x7 operation.

Who is it for

This drive is built for IT administrators and system integrators managing HPE ProLiant servers, D3610 disk enclosures, or StoreEasy 1660/1660 Performance appliances. It suits businesses needing reliable, high-capacity storage for file serving, backup, archival, and tiered storage workloads without the premium of high-performance SAS drives.

Main features

• 1 TB formatted capacity in a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) carrier for easy hot-swap installation
• SATA 6Gb/s interface with up to 600 MB/s maximum data transfer rate
• 7200 RPM spindle speed and 64 MB buffer for responsive performance
• Enterprise-class Midline drive rated for 24x7 operation with 1.2 million hours MTBF
• Includes HPE SmartDrive carrier for tool-less insertion and compatibility with HPE drive bays
• Features S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and rotational vibration sensor for enhanced reliability
• Low power consumption: typical operating power of 8.5 W

Specifications

• Capacity: 1 TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer Size: 64 MB
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• Sector Size: 512n
• MTBF: 1,200,000 hours
• Operating Power: 8.5 W
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Warranty: 1 year

Tips

Always verify compatibility with your specific HPE server or storage model before purchase. Use HPE SmartDrive carriers to ensure proper airflow and drive bay alignment. For optimal performance, pair this drive with a hardware RAID controller supporting SATA 6Gb/s. Keep spare drives on hand for quick hot-swap replacement to minimize downtime.