HPE Midline 4TB 3.5 inch LFF SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM Hot-Swap Hard Drive with SmartDrive Carrier 872491-K21

Data centers and enterprise storage administrators needing reliable, high-capacity storage for HPE D3610 and StoreEasy 1660 systems will find the HPE Midline 4TB hard drive a dependable choice. This 3.5-inch LFF drive with SATA 6Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed balances performance and cost, making it ideal for secondary storage, backup, and archival workloads. The included HPE SmartDrive carrier simplifies installation into compatible HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays, ensuring a secure fit and consistent airflow.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 4 TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor)
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive type: Midline (Enterprise)
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Carrier type: HPE SmartDrive Carrier
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Sector size: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Digitally signed firmware
• MTBF: 1.2 million hours
• Power consumption (idle): 6.5 W
• Power consumption (operating): 11 W

Why choose it

This midline drive is engineered for high-capacity, less intensive enterprise applications where cost per terabyte and reliability are critical. Its 7200 RPM speed delivers consistent performance for sequential workloads, while the 512e sector format ensures compatibility with legacy systems. The hot-swap capability allows for quick replacement without downtime, and the SmartDrive carrier enables tool-less installation in HPE Gen10 and later servers. Digitally signed firmware protects against unauthorized access and ensures integrity.

Ideal use cases

• Secondary storage for HPE D3610 disk enclosures
• File and print serving on HPE StoreEasy 1660
• Backup and archival repositories
• Big data analytics with moderate I/O requirements
• Virtualization environments needing cost-effective capacity

Good to know

The drive is specifically validated for HPE D3610, StoreEasy 1660, and 1660 Performance systems, ensuring seamless integration and support. It operates efficiently with low power draw, reducing overall energy costs in dense storage configurations. The 1.2 million hour MTBF rating reflects HPE's rigorous quality standards, providing peace of mind for 24/7 operations. Always verify compatibility with your specific HPE server or storage model before purchase.