Description
The HPE 2TB SATA 6G Business Critical 7.2K LFF LP Hard Drive (861681-B21) is engineered for business-critical storage environments demanding high-capacity and reliability. With a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor Low Profile design, 7200 RPM performance, and hot-swap capability, this drive is ideal for non-mission-critical workloads such as data backups, archival, and web-scale applications. Certified with digitally signed firmware, it ensures data integrity and security while simplifying lifecycle management through Instant Secure Erase (ISE). Backed by HPE’s one-year warranty and rigorous qualification standards, this drive is built to deliver trusted performance in HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 861681-B21 |
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5" LFF (Low Profile) |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Workload | Business Critical |
| Drive Technology | Air-filled |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Carrier Type | Basic Carrier (BC) |
| Application | HPE ProLiant Servers and Storage Platforms |
| Security Features | Digitally Signed Firmware, Instant Secure Erase (ISE) |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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