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    HPE 881779-B21 12TB 7.2K-RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF 3.5 HDD

    881779-B21

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    HPE 881779-B21 12TB 7.2K-RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF 3.5 HDD

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    HPE

    Part Number:

    881779-B21

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    Refurbished    
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    Warranty: 90-day
    • 12TB Massive Enterprise Storage
    • 7,200 RPM Midline Helium Performance
    • Ultra-Fast SAS 12Gb/s Interface
    • 3.5" LFF Form Factor
    • Advanced Helium-Sealed Design
    • SmartDrive Carrier Included

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    HPE 881779-B21 12TB 7.2K-RPM SAS 12Gb/s LFF Hard Drive

    The HPE 881779-B21 is a genuine 12TB 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 an average seek time of just 8.0ms and a data transfer rate of 1.2 GBps (external), it is engineered to deliver high sustained throughput and dependable performance for backup, archival, and bulk storage workloads. The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures 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. It also features Digitally Signed (DS) firmware, which provides the security and assurance that drive firmware comes from a trusted source and protects against malicious attacks. It supports Instant Secure Erase (ISE) technology to simplify the cost and complexity of re-purposing or disposing of drives while protecting data. 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 and a "Do-Not-Remove" button to prevent accidental drive removal, making it ready for hot-plug installation in compatible ProLiant systems.

    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.

    Specifications of HPE 881779-B21 SAS Hard Drive

    General Information

    Product Type
    Hard Drive

    Technical Information

    Storage Capacity
    12 TB
    Disk Format
    512e
    Maximum Data Transfer Rate
    12 Gb/s
    RPM
    7200
    Drive Type
    Internal
    Drive Width
    3.5"

    Interfaces/Ports

    Drive Interface
    SAS
    Interface Standard
    12Gb/s SAS

    Physical Characteristics

    Form Factor
    LFF

    Miscellaneous

    Compliance Standards
    CE

    Compatibility Guide for HPE 881779-B21 SAS Hard Drive

    This HPE 881779-B21 12TB 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 through Gen11 server families with 3.5" LFF drive bays.

    HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers:

    • ProLiant DL20 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL325 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL345 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL380 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL385 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant ML30 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant ML110 Gen10 (3.5")
    • ProLiant ML350 Gen10 (3.5")

    HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers:

    • ProLiant DL20 Gen10 Plus (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus (3.5")

    HPE ProLiant Gen11 Servers:

    • ProLiant DL320 Gen11 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL325 Gen11 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL345 Gen11 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL360 Gen11 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL380 Gen11 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL385 Gen11 (3.5")
    • ProLiant ML350 Gen11 (3.5")

    HPE ProLiant Gen9 Servers:

    • ProLiant DL20 Gen9 (3.5")
    • ProLiant DL60 Gen9
    • ProLiant DL80 Gen9
    • ProLiant DL120 Gen9
    • ProLiant DL160 Gen9
    • ProLiant DL180 Gen9
    • ProLiant DL360 Gen9
    • ProLiant DL380 Gen9
    • ProLiant ML110 Gen9
    • ProLiant ML350 Gen9

    HPE ProLiant Gen8 Servers:

    • ProLiant DL360p Gen8
    • ProLiant DL380p Gen8
    • ProLiant DL385 Gen8
    • ProLiant DL560 Gen8
    • ProLiant ML350 Gen8

    HPE Storage Arrays:

    • HPE D3600
    • HPE D3700
    • HPE D6000

    HPE Nimble Storage dHCI:

    • Nimble Storage dHCI Large Solution with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 (3.5")
    • Nimble Storage dHCI Medium Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (3.5")
    • Nimble Storage dHCI Small Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (3.5")

    Compatibility Notes:

    • For use with Gen8 through Gen11 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.
    • If unsure about compatibility, contact us for a free verification check.

    Why Buy the HPE 881779-B21 12TB 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 881779-B21 is HPE-manufactured with Digitally Signed Firmware, a helium-sealed design, Advanced Format 512e, Instant Secure Erase (ISE), a genuine HPE security sticker, 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 881779-B21 12TB SAS hard drive worth choosing over a cheaper, unverified alternative:

    • 100% Genuine HPE Part
    • 12TB Massive Capacity Storage
    • 7,200 RPM Midline Helium Performance
    • Ultra-Fast 12Gb/s SAS Throughput
    • Advanced Helium-Sealed Design
    • Advanced Format 512e Support
    • Digitally Signed (DS) Firmware
    • Instant Secure Erase (ISE) Technology
    • HPE SmartDrive Carrier Included
    • Hot-Swap Capable Design

    Where to Use the HPE 881779-B21 12TB SAS Hard Drive

    This HPE 881779-B21 12TB SAS hard drive fits teams maintaining ProLiant server infrastructure who need massive, reliable storage for demanding workloads. Common deployment scenarios include:

    • ProLiant Gen8-Gen11 LFF Server Deployments
    • Nimble Storage dHCI 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 881779-B21 12TB SAS Hard Drive

    We are a trusted provider of genuine enterprise storage solutions including the HPE 881779-B21 12TB 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 881779-B21 over a cheaper generic SAS drive for my Gen10 server?

    The HPE 881779-B21 delivers genuine HPE Midline Helium firmware, 12TB helium-sealed capacity, Advanced Format 512e, Instant Secure Erase (ISE), 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 881779-B21 compatible with my ProLiant Gen11 server?

    Yes, the HPE 881779-B21 is fully validated for ProLiant Gen8 through Gen11 servers with 3.5" LFF drive bays, including DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, DL325 Gen11, DL380 Gen11, and ML350 Gen11 models. Our free compatibility verification confirms your exact server model and backplane revision before shipping.

    What warranty and support do you offer with the HPE 881779-B21?

    Every HPE 881779-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.