HPE 2TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC HDD (826458-B21)

Server storage bottlenecks can cripple application performance and data availability. The HPE 2TB SATA 7.2K LFF SC HDD (826458-B21) addresses this by delivering a reliable, high-capacity midline drive engineered for ProLiant environments. With a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor and 7200 RPM spindle speed, it balances cost-effective capacity with consistent throughput for bulk data, backup, and archival workloads.

Who is it for

This drive is ideal for IT administrators and system integrators managing HPE ProLiant Gen8 through Gen11 servers who need dependable, hot-swappable storage for midline applications such as file serving, email, web hosting, and nearline backup. It suits organizations seeking to expand storage without compromising on compatibility or firmware integrity.

Main features

• 2 TB native capacity with 512n sector format for broad OS support
• SATA 6Gb/s interface with 600 MB/s external transfer rate
• 7200 RPM rotational speed and 128 MB buffer for responsive performance
• Smart Carrier (SC) enables hot-swap and consistent drive identification
• Digitally signed firmware protects against unauthorized access and tampering
• Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology ensures predictable write performance

Specifications

• Brand: HPE
• Model: 826458-B21
• MPN: 826458-B21
• EAN: 5715063333808
• Capacity: 2 TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive type: HDD (midline)
• Carrier type: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Sector size: 512n
• Buffer size: 128 MB
• Average latency: 4.16 ms
• External data transfer rate: 600 MB/s
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10, Gen10 Plus, Gen11
• Power consumption (operating): 9.5 W
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Technology: CMR

Tips

Always confirm your server's drive bay type (LFF vs SFF) and controller compatibility before installation. For optimal performance, use this drive in RAID configurations with other identical drives. Ensure the server firmware is up to date to leverage the digitally signed firmware feature fully.