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HPE 793701-B21 8TB 7.2K-RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF 3.5 HDD
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HPE 793701-B21 8TB 7.2K-RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF 3.5 HDD
- 8TB High-Capacity Enterprise Storage
- 7,200 RPM Midline Helium Performance
- Ultra-Fast SAS 12Gb/s Interface
- 3.5" LFF Form Factor
- Advanced Helium-Sealed Design
- Advanced Format 512e Support
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HPE 793701-B21 8TB 7.2K-RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF Hard Drive
The HPE 793701-B21 is a genuine 8TB SAS Midline Helium hard drive built for enterprise storage environments where capacity, reliability, and data integrity are absolutely critical. Spinning at 7,200 RPM with a helium-sealed design, it is engineered to deliver high sustained throughput and dependable performance for backup, archival, and bulk storage workloads. The 12Gb/s SAS interface provides a data transfer rate of 1.2 GBps, ensuring your storage-intensive applications never wait for storage.
What sets this drive apart is its helium-sealed design, which reduces internal friction and power consumption while allowing for higher storage densities and improved reliability compared to traditional air-filled drives. The drive features Advanced Format 512e sector format for improved data integrity and broad compatibility with modern operating systems and applications. As a Midline Helium (MDL Hel) class drive, it offers an excellent balance of capacity, performance, and cost for 24/7 data center operations. It comes with an HPE SmartDrive Carrier (SC) pre-attached, featuring system status LEDs, a "Do-Not-Remove" button to prevent accidental drive removal, and a remote activation LED for streamlined maintenance in large server arrays.
All HPE hard drives pass a rigorous qualification process, which certifies that every drive is proven to perform in your HPE ProLiant Server environments. Because this is a genuine HPE component rather than a generic or rebadged drive, it carries original HPE firmware and a genuine HPE security sticker. That matters when you're replacing a drive in a live production server — mismatched or unverified parts can cause RAID rebuild failures, performance degradation, or even system crashes.
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Compatibility Guide for HPE 793701-B21 SAS Hard Drive
This HPE 793701-B21 8TB SAS hard drive is built for HPE ProLiant server environments requiring high-capacity 3.5" LFF storage with enterprise-grade reliability. It features a 12Gb/s SAS interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, helium-sealed design, and SmartDrive Carrier (SC) compatibility for Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 server families with 3.5" LFF drive bays.
HPE ProLiant Gen8 Servers:
- ProLiant DL120 Gen8
- ProLiant DL160 Gen8
- ProLiant DL180 Gen8
- ProLiant DL320e Gen8
- ProLiant DL360e Gen8
- ProLiant DL360p Gen8
- ProLiant DL380e Gen8
- ProLiant DL380p Gen8
- ProLiant DL560 Gen8
- ProLiant ML110 Gen8
- ProLiant ML150 Gen8
- ProLiant ML310e Gen8
- ProLiant ML350 Gen8
- ProLiant ML350e Gen8
- ProLiant BL420c Gen8
- ProLiant BL460c Gen8
- ProLiant BL465c Gen8
- ProLiant SL200t Gen8
- ProLiant SL230s Gen8
- ProLiant SL250s Gen8
- ProLiant SL4550 Gen8
- ProLiant SL4545 Gen8
HPE ProLiant Gen9 Servers:
- ProLiant DL20 Gen9
- ProLiant DL60 Gen9
- ProLiant DL80 Gen9
- ProLiant DL120 Gen9
- ProLiant DL160 Gen9
- ProLiant DL180 Gen9
- ProLiant DL360 Gen9
- ProLiant DL380 Gen9
- ProLiant DL388 Gen9
- ProLiant DL560 Gen9
- ProLiant ML110 Gen9
- ProLiant ML150 Gen9
- ProLiant ML350 Gen9
- ProLiant BL420c Gen9
- ProLiant BL460c Gen9
- ProLiant BL465c Gen9
- ProLiant SL200t Gen9
- ProLiant SL230s Gen9
- ProLiant SL250s Gen9
- ProLiant SL4550 Gen9
- ProLiant SL4545 Gen9
HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers:
- ProLiant DL60 Gen10
- ProLiant DL80 Gen10
- ProLiant DL160 Gen10
- ProLiant DL360 Gen10
- ProLiant DL380 Gen10
- ProLiant DL385 Gen10
- ProLiant DL388 Gen10
- ProLiant DL560 Gen10
- ProLiant ML350 Gen10
HPE Storage Arrays:
- HPE D6000
- HPE D6000 with Dual I/O Modules
Compatibility Notes:
- For use with Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers with 3.5" LFF SmartDrive Carrier (SC) drive bays.
- Not for use with 2.5" SFF drive bays — use the correct SFF drive model instead.
- Not for use with HPE MSA storage arrays without the correct carrier.
- This item was discontinued by HPE — limited stock available. Contact us for current availability before ordering.
- If unsure about compatibility, contact us for a free verification check.
Why Buy the HPE 793701-B21 8TB SAS Hard Drive?
When you're expanding storage in an active production server, the difference between a genuine HPE drive and an unverified clone shows up the first time you need to rebuild a RAID set. The HPE 793701-B21 is HPE-manufactured with a helium-sealed design, Advanced Format 512e, and an HPE SmartDrive Carrier included. This means it carries the firmware and mechanical tolerances your server's controller already expects — no compatibility guesswork, no risk of a failed rebuild because of a mismatched drive. Here's what makes this HPE 793701-B21 8TB SAS hard drive worth choosing over a cheaper, unverified alternative:
- 100% Genuine HPE Part
- 7,200 RPM Midline Helium Performance
- Ultra-Fast 12Gb/s SAS Throughput
- Advanced Helium-Sealed Design
- Advanced Format 512e Support
- HPE SmartDrive Carrier Included
- Hot-Swap Capable Design
Where to Use the HPE 793701-B21 8TB SAS Hard Drive
This HPE 793701-B21 8TB SAS hard drive fits teams maintaining ProLiant server infrastructure who need high-capacity, reliable storage for demanding workloads. Common deployment scenarios include:
- ProLiant Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 Server Deployments
- Backup and Archival Systems
- Cold Storage and Data Lakes
- Data Warehousing and Analytics
- Virtualized Server Environments (VMware)
- Enterprise Backup Server Systems
- Bulk Storage and RAID Arrays
- Surveillance and Video Archiving
Why Choose Us for HPE 793701-B21 8TB SAS Hard Drive
We are a trusted provider of genuine enterprise storage solutions including the HPE 793701-B21 8TB SAS hard drive, with a focus on quality, compatibility, and customer satisfaction.
- 100% Genuine HPE Parts
- Free Compatibility Verification Service
- 90-Day Warranty on Refurbished
- 1-Year Limited New Warranty
- Same Day Shipping Available
- 24/7 Expert Technical Support
- HPE SmartDrive Carrier Included
- Trusted by 500+ Enterprises
- 5-Star Rated Service for HPE
FAQs
Why should I choose the HPE 793701-B21 over a cheaper generic SAS drive for my Gen10 server?
The HPE 793701-B21 delivers genuine HPE Midline Helium performance, 7.2K RPM helium-sealed reliability, Advanced Format 512e, and a SmartDrive Carrier included that generic drives cannot match. We back it with a warranty and free compatibility check to ensure a perfect fit for your server.
Is the HPE 793701-B21 compatible with my ProLiant Gen10 server?
Yes, the HPE 793701-B21 is fully validated for ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers with 3.5" LFF drive bays, including DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, ML350 Gen10, and more. Our free compatibility verification confirms your exact server model and backplane revision before shipping.
What warranty and support do you offer with the HPE 793701-B21?
Every HPE 793701-B21 comes with a 90-day warranty on refurbished units and a 1-year limited warranty on new units, plus access to our 24/7 expert technical support team. If the drive does not work in your system, we cover free returns and replacements with no questions asked.