881457-B21 HPE 2.4TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) SC 512e Digitally Signed Firmware HDD (HPE Spare #: 881507-001)

This item, 881457-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 2.4TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF (2.5in) SC 512e Digitally Signed Firmware HDD. Further details below.

The 881457-B21 is a small form factor 2.5 inch HPE SAS hard drive, mounted in a universal hotplug smart carrier. This is a genuine HPE hard drive with HPE firmware and is specifically for use in certain HPE Proliant servers and storage arrays. This is not a third party or generic drive. A sampling of compatible machines is found below but that list is not complete. Feel free to contact us to verify compatibility with your machine. The 881457-B21 hard drive has a capacity of 2.4 terabytes and has a rotational speed of 10,000 (10k) rpm. The external data transfer rate is 12.0 gigabytes per second. This 2.4 TB model is one of our most popular products.

881457-B21 is the option part number used by HPE to reference this drive, but that part number won't appear anywhere on the drive. The HP spare number of 881507-001 will be visible on the label on the front of the carrier, shortened to '881507'. There are several model numbers and assembly numbers that are aggregated under the option part number 881457-B21. See the list below, or view the Hard Drive Model Number Matrix document for a complete listing.

These 881457-B21 drives are categorized as a SAS Enterprise hard drive. The Enterprise hard drives deliver high performance solutions for hosting high transaction based applications. They are ideal for mission critical server applications and external storage. These HP SFF SAS SmartDrives are extremely reliable; Global One has experienced a mere 0.7% failure rate within the warranty period for these enterprise SAS drives.

HPE Option Part #: 881457-B21
HPE Spare Part #: 881507-001
HPE Model #: EG002400JWJNT, EG002400JWJNN
HPE Assembly Part #: 876939-002, 876937-002

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the HPE 881457-B21 hard drive?
  The HPE 881457-B21 is a 2.4TB SAS 12G Mission Critical 10K RPM Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drive with a standard carrier. It is designed for enterprise environments requiring high performance, reliability, and security.
• What are the key specifications of the HPE 881457-B21?
  This hard drive has a 2.4TB capacity, 10,000 RPM spindle speed, and a 12Gbps SAS interface. It features a 2.5-inch SFF form factor and includes digitally signed firmware for enhanced security.
• Which HPE servers are compatible with the 881457-B21 hard drive?
  The HPE 881457-B21 is compatible with a range of HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. To ensure compatibility, refer to your server’s QuickSpecs or official HPE documentation.
• What is the warranty period for the HPE 881457-B21?
  This hard drive comes with a 3-year limited warranty, providing enterprise-grade reliability and support.
• Does the HPE 881457-B21 support digitally signed firmware?
  Yes, this drive includes digitally signed firmware, which helps protect against unauthorized firmware modifications and security vulnerabilities.
• What are the benefits of using a SAS drive like the HPE 881457-B21?
  SAS drives offer higher reliability, better error correction, and improved performance in enterprise environments compared to SATA drives. The 12Gbps interface ensures fast data transfer speeds for mission-critical applications.

Specifications:

• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (metric): 6.4 cm SFF
• Form Factor (Short): 2.5"
• Form Factor (Short) (metric): 6.4 cm
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Capacity: 2.4 TB
• Data Transfer Rate: 12 GBps
• Spindle Speed: 10000 revolutions per minute
• Features: Advanced format 512e, Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF

Compatible with:
✅ BL460c Gen10
✅ DL20 Gen10
✅ DL360 Gen10
✅ DL360 Gen9
✅ DL380 Gen10
✅ DL380 Gen9
✅ DL560 Gen10
✅ DL580 Gen10
✅ ML110 Gen10
✅ ML350 Gen10
✅ ML350 Gen9
✅ and possibly others
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Last updated: 3/11/2025