Name: 861746-X21 HP 6TB 7200RPM 12Gb/s SAS 3.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 861746-X21
Price: 218.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 861746-X21 HP 6TB 7200RPM SAS 12GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-Inch LPc Hard Drive is designed to provide robust, high-capacity storage for ProLiant Gen10 to Gen11 servers. It fits into server environments where reliability and quick maintenance are essential, offering speedy data access and the flexibility to replace drives on the fly.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	861746-X21

Technical Information
Capacity	6TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	ProLiant Gen10,ProLiant Gen10+,ProLiant Gen11 Servers
MTBF	2,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 6TB hard drive is built as a reliable storage solution for enterprise servers, particularly suited for ProLiant Gen10, Gen10+, and Gen11 models. It combines a large capacity with a fast 7200RPM speed, allowing for efficient data access and storage tasks. Often found in data centers and business environments where consistent performance and quick replacement are critical, this hard drive supports workloads that demand both capacity and speed. IT administrators and data center operators rely on drives like this to keep systems running smoothly with minimal downtime. Key Features Large 6TB storage ideal for handling extensive data sets High-speed 7200RPM spindle enhances read/write efficiency 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures faster data transfer compared to SATA Hot-pluggable design allows swapping drives without powering down Compact 3.5-inch form factor fits standard server bays This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers managing databases, virtualization, and file storage. Its hot-swappable nature helps maintain uptime during hardware updates or replacements. By balancing capacity with performance, it plays a vital role in maintaining server efficiency without introducing bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The 861746-X21 HP 6TB 7200RPM SAS 12GB/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-Inch LPc Hard Drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and mid-to-large scale IT infrastructures where high-capacity, reliable storage is critical. It is especially suited for IT administrators managing HP ProLiant Gen10, Gen10+, and Gen11 servers requiring hot-swappable drives to minimize downtime and maintain operational continuity. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization workloads in enterprise environments demanding consistent I/O performance and rapid drive replacement. Expanding storage clusters in data centers where scalable capacity and fast data throughput are essential. Enhancing storage capacity in remote office server deployments that require robust and maintainable hardware. Facilitating high-availability configurations in rack-mounted HP ProLiant servers with hot-pluggable drive bays. Optimizing backup and archival systems requiring large capacity drives with reliable SAS connectivity. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by enabling seamless drive swaps and supporting high-speed data transfers, which are vital for maintaining uptime and scaling storage resources. Its compatibility with the latest ProLiant server generations ensures integration into evolving IT environments without compromising performance.