HP 2.4TB SAS 12Gb/s Hot Swap Digitally Signed 10000RPM (512e) 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive with Smart Carrier for ProLiant G8 G9 and G10 – 881457-B21

HP 2.4TB 12Gb/s SAS 10000RPM Hot-Swap Hard Drive

Expand or refresh storage in a compatible HP ProLiant server with the HP 881457-B21, a 2.4TB SAS hard drive designed for 2.5-inch hot-swap environments. Its 12Gb/s SAS interface, 10000RPM spindle speed, 512e sector format, digitally signed firmware, and included Smart Carrier provide a clearly specified storage solution for compatible ProLiant G8, G9, and G10 systems.

Key Features

• 2.4TB capacity for server data and application storage
• 12Gb/s SAS interface for compatible enterprise server connectivity
• 10000RPM spindle speed for responsive hard-drive performance
• 2.5-inch hot-swap form factor
• 512e sector format
• Digitally signed HP drive with Smart Carrier

Product Specifications

Identity

• Brand: HP
• Part number: 881457-B21
• Storage capacity: 2.4TB

Performance and Interface

• Drive type: Internal hard drive
• Interface: SAS
• Interface speed: 12Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 10000RPM
• Sector format: 512e

Physical and Installation

• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Carrier: HP Smart Carrier included
• Firmware: Digitally signed

Platform

• Named platform compatibility: HP ProLiant G8, G9, and G10

Use Cases

Use this drive for compatible HP server storage expansion, replacement of a failed or aging hot-swap disk, or maintaining a consistent storage configuration across supported ProLiant generations. Its 2.5-inch carrier-based design is suited to serviceable server environments where drive access and replacement need to be straightforward.

Compatibility

This drive is intended for compatible HP ProLiant G8, G9, and G10 systems equipped with a 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS bay and a compatible SAS controller. Confirm the server configuration, backplane, controller support, and required carrier format before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What capacity is this hard drive?

This HP drive provides 2.4TB of storage capacity.

What interface does it use?

It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface for compatible server storage environments.

Is this a hot-swap drive?

Yes. It uses a 2.5-inch hot-swap form factor and includes an HP Smart Carrier.

Which systems is it designed for?

It is intended for compatible HP ProLiant G8, G9, and G10 systems with the required 2.5-inch SAS hot-swap infrastructure.

What should I verify before purchasing?

Confirm that your server has a compatible 2.5-inch hot-swap SAS bay, supported SAS controller, and the correct backplane and carrier requirements.

Choose the HP 881457-B21 when you need a clearly specified 2.4TB SAS replacement or expansion drive for a compatible ProLiant G8, G9, or G10 server. Verify bay, controller, backplane, and drive-format compatibility before purchase.