Description
Benefits of Using 1TB 7.2K RPM HDD
There are several benefits of using a 1TB 7.2K RPM HDD like the HPE 861691-K21 SATA Hard Drive. Here are a few of them:
- Storage Capacity: The 1TB storage capacity of this hard drive allows you to store a large amount of data, including documents, photos, videos, and other files.
- Faster Data Access: The 7.2K RPM rotational speed of the hard drive ensures that data can be accessed and transferred faster, making it an ideal choice for applications that require high-speed data access.
- Cost-Effective: Compared to solid-state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs) like the HPE 861691-K21 SATA Hard Drive are more cost-effective, which makes them a good choice for users who need a large amount of storage space without breaking the bank.
- Compatibility: Hard disk drives are widely used in laptops, desktops, servers, and other electronic devices, which means that the HPE 861691-K21 SATA Hard Drive is compatible with a wide range of systems.
- Easy to Replace: If a hard drive fails, it is relatively easy to replace it with a new one, which makes it a convenient option for users who need to upgrade or replace their existing hard drives.
- Durability: Hard disk drives are known for their durability and can withstand more physical stress compared to SSDs, making them a better choice for applications that require high durability and reliability.
- Lower Power Consumption: Hard disk drives consume less power compared to SSDs, which makes them a better option for battery-powered devices like laptops and tablets.
Power and Energy Efficiency
The HPE 861691-K21 SATA 1TB 7.2K RPM Hard Drive is designed to be power-efficient and consume minimal energy. This makes it an ideal choice for organizations that want to reduce their power consumption and energy costs.
The hard drive operates at a low power consumption rate of 7.5 watts when reading and writing data, which is significantly lower than traditional hard drives. This low power consumption rate helps to minimize heat generation, which in turn reduces the need for additional cooling, resulting in a lower overall energy usage.
Furthermore, the HPE 861691-K21 SATA 1TB 7.2K RPM Hard Drive utilizes advanced power management features that help to optimize energy usage. For instance, the hard drive can automatically adjust its power consumption based on the workload, reducing power usage during periods of low activity.
The hard drive also supports power-saving modes such as Idle, Standby, and Sleep modes, which help to reduce energy consumption when the hard drive is not in use. In Idle mode, the hard drive reduces its power consumption by slowing down the disk rotation speed, while in Standby and Sleep modes, the hard drive powers down completely to conserve energy.
Data Protection and Security
The HPE 861691-K21 SATA 1TB 7.2K RPM Hard Drive comes with several data protection and security features that help to keep your data safe and secure. These features include:
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology – This technology encrypts all data on the hard drive at rest, protecting it from unauthorized access. SED technology helps to ensure that sensitive data is secure, even if the hard drive is stolen or lost.
- Secure Erase – This feature securely erases all data on the hard drive, making it impossible to recover. Secure Erase can be used to wipe the hard drive clean before disposing of it or giving it to someone else.
- Instant Secure Erase (ISE) – ISE is a feature that allows you to quickly and securely erase all data on the hard drive, without the need for lengthy data overwrites. This feature can be especially useful if you need to dispose of the hard drive quickly.
- Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) – This is a strong encryption algorithm that is used to encrypt all data on the hard drive. AES helps to ensure that your data is protected from unauthorized access, even if the hard drive is stolen or lost.
- Trusted Computing Group (TCG) – This is a set of standards and specifications that ensure the security of computer systems and networks. The HPE 861691-K21 SATA 1TB 7.2K RPM Hard Drive is compliant with TCG standards, ensuring that your data is protected by industry-standard security protocols.
- Secure Boot – This feature ensures that the hard drive only boots from trusted firmware and software, protecting against malware and other security threats.
Key Information of HPE 861691-K21
- HPE 1TB 7.2KRPM Large Form Factor Digitally Signed Firmware SATA-6Gbps Smart Carrier Midline
- Brand Name: HPE
- Model Number or SKU# 861691-K21
- Device Type: Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- Capacity: 1 TB
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch LFF
- Interface Type: SATA (Serial ATA) 6Gbps
- Logical Blocks: 1953525168
- Bytes per Sector: 512
- Drive Technology (Fill): Air
- Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
- Format Type: 512n
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
- Workload Type: Business Critical (Midline)
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
- Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier
- Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack/Tower/BladeSystem Servers/Synergy
Performance about HPE 1TB SATA-6GBPS HDD
- Drive Transfer Rate (Maximum): 6 Gb/sec
- Drive Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Single Track Seek Time: 0.80 ms
- Average Seek Time: 8.70 ms
- Full-Stroke Seek Time: 16.50 ms
- OD Media Rate, Max Sequential Throughput (MiB/s): 185
- 128Kib Random Rd (IOPs): 90
- 128Kib Random 70% RD/ 30% WT (IOPs): 90
- 128Kib Random 50% RD/ 50% WT (IOPs): 90
- Expansion and Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay: 3.5″ LFF
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility of 1TB Hard Disk Drive
- HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Large Solution with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 (3.5inch), Medium Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (3.5inch), Small Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (3.5inch)
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL120 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch), DL160 Gen9 Performance (3.5inch), DL20 Gen9 (3.5inch), DL20 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch), DL20 Gen9 Performance (3.5inch), DL20 Gen9 Solution (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Base (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Compute Server for Cohesity DataPlatform (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Entry (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 High Performance (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Low (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Network Choice (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Performance (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Performance for Cohesity DataPlatform (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Remote Office Branch Office Server for Cohesity DataPlatform (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Server for CTERA (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 SMB (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 SMB Network Choice (3.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Solution (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 All Flash Server for Datera (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Base (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Entry (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Entry SMB (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 for Cohesity DataPlatform (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 for SAP HANA Compute Block (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 High Performance (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Hybrid Server for Datera (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for CTERA (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for SAP HANA Compute Block (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Performance (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Server for CTERA (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 SMB (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 SMB Networking Choice (3.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Solution (3.5inch), DL385 Gen10 (3.5inch), DL385 Gen10 Base (3.5inch), DL385 Gen10 Entry (3.5inch), DL385 Gen10 High-Performance (3.5inch), DL385 Gen10 Performance (3.5inch), DL385 Gen10 SMB (3.5inch), DL385 Gen10 Solution (3.5inch), DL388 Gen10 (3.5inch), DL388 Gen9 (3.5inch), DL388 Gen9 Base (3.5inch), DL60 Gen9 Base (3.5inch), DL60 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch), DL80 Gen9 Base (3.5inch), DL80 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch)
- HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML30 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch), ML30 Gen9 Solution (3.5inch)
- HPE StoreEasy 1450
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