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872491-K21 — Storage Datasheet

HPE · DRIVE LFF
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
SAS backplane supports SATA, not vice versa NL-SAS = SAS protocol at nearline (7.2K) speed — NOT SATA
Gen8 LFF tray ≠ Gen10 tray — different screw holes
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD. The unit ships in a LFF form factor suitable for standard rack-mount installations. Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels.

Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
LFF BAY→ 872491-K21
SPECIFICATIONS
Part Number872491-K21
ManufacturerHPE
Form FactorLFF
Capacity4TB
Speed7.2K RPM
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COMPONENT DIAGRAM
RELEASE LATCH 4TB NL-SAS 7.2K RPM 872491-K21 HPE NL-SAS INTERFACE INTERPOSER SAS drive in SATA tray? Check board compatibility 3.5" (101.6 x 146mm) LFF 3.5" DRIVE | 4TB | NL-SAS 7.2K RPM NL-SAS uses SAS protocol at 7.2K RPM | SAS backplane supports SATA, not reverse Tray generation matters | Gen8 LFF tray differs from Gen10 TITLE LFF 3.5" DRIVE PN 872491-K21 MFR HPE
KEY FEATURES
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LFF Form Factor
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4TB Capacity
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7.2K RPM Speed
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Enterprise storage arrays and SANs
  • Direct-attached storage (DAS) expansion
  • Database tier storage (OLTP, OLAP)
  • Virtual machine datastore expansion
  • Backup-to-disk and disaster recovery targets
  • Content delivery and media streaming storage
SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 12
872491-B21CompatiblePARTNER
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
compatible
872772-001CompatiblePARTNER
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
compatible
846522-004CompatiblePARTNER
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF HDD - Bare Drive
compatible
872293-002CompatiblePARTNER
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF HDD - Bare Drive
compatible
872295-002CompatiblePARTNER
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF HDD - Bare Drive
compatible
879481-001CompatiblePARTNER
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF HDD - Bare Drive
compatible
LIFECYCLE

No lifecycle data available.

THIS PART SUBSTITUTES FOR 19
879481-001SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
MB004000GWFVUSUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
MB004000GWFWBSUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
MB004000GWKGVSUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
MB4000GVYZKSUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
P03714-B21SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
P03750-001SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
P06388-B21SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
P06464-001SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
846522-004SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
861683-B21SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
861683-H21SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
861683-K21SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
861683-X21SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
862133-001SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
872293-002SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
872295-002SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
872491-B21SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
872772-001SUBSTITUTE
HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD
HPE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is 872491-K21?
872491-K21 is a HP 4Tb SATA 6G 7.2K 512n Digitally Signed MDL LFF SC HDD manufactured by HPE.
What parts can replace 872491-K21?
There are 12 known substitutes for 872491-K21: 872491-B21, 872772-001, 846522-004 and 9 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is 872491-K21 still available?
872491-K21 is currently Unknown.
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