Description:

The HPE 861683-B21 4TB SATA 6G 7.2K LFF hard disk drive is used in enterprise server and storage systems for reliable bulk data storage and cost-effective performance. Commonly installed in HPE ProLiant servers, storage arrays, and data center environments supporting backup, archiving, and general-purpose workloads. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for storage expansion, system upgrades, capacity scaling, and drive replacement. 

Applications:

The HPE 861683-B21 HDD is widely used in enterprise and data center environments requiring dependable and scalable storage solutions. It is ideal for backup systems, archival storage, file servers, surveillance storage, and general business applications, delivering consistent performance for large-capacity data storage needs.

Technical Specifications:

• Capacity: 4TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Drive Model: ST4000NM0035
• Workload Type: Midline (MDL)
• Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 6Gb/s
• Use Case: Bulk storage and archival workloads
• Sector Format: 512e / 4Kn (model dependent)

Common Replacements:

• HPE 872491-B21 4TB SATA 6G MDL LFF SC HDD
• HPE 881457-B21 4TB SATA 6G MDL LFF SC HDD
• HPE 861681-B21 2TB SATA 6G MDL LFF SC HDD