# HDD HPE 3TB 3.5" SATA II Internal Hard Drive Serial ATA III 846524-B21

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-28 21:13 (EET)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** HP Enterprise
**Manufacturer code:** 846524-B21
**EAN:** 4514953989344
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The HPE 3TB 3.5" SATA II internal hard drive offers a capacity of 3 TB and a speed of 7200 RPM. Designed for reliability and performance, it features a Serial ATA III interface, ensuring fast data transfer rates. Ideal for enterprise applications, this hard drive provides ample storage for critical data and applications, making it a perfect choice for data centers and business environments.

## Long description

The HPE 3TB 3.5" SATA II internal hard drive (MPN 846524-B21) is a 3 TB, 3.5-inch SATA drive designed for non-mission-critical server and storage environments. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and Serial ATA III interface supporting up to 6 Gb/sec, this drive delivers high capacity at a low $/GB and is intended for workloads of approximately 40% or less. The drive ships with a standard one-year warranty and is qualified for compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and management tools such as SMART and HPE Systems Insight Manager.
Advantages
The drive provides cost-efficient large-capacity storage while maintaining reliability for midline applications. It offers a favorable price-per-gigabyte ratio, rotational vibration sensors for improved tolerance in multi-drive systems, and a proven qualification process for HPE environments. Available in the 3.5-inch large form factor, it supports common enterprise interfaces and standard server integrations.
Suitable for
Archival storage and cold data repositories
Backup targets and secondary storage
File servers with low to moderate I/O demands
Non-mission-critical virtualization or test environments
Key specifications
Capacity: 3 TB (3000 GB)
Form factor: 3.5-inch (Large Form Factor, LFF)
Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA III), up to 6 Gb/sec
MPN: 846524-B21
EAN: 4514953989344
Warranty: standard one-year warranty
How to use
Install the drive in a compatible 3.5-inch bay of an HPE ProLiant server or a standard SATA-capable storage enclosure following the server or chassis manufacturer's installation instructions. Connect to the SATA controller using the appropriate SATA data and power cables, then verify drive detection in system firmware or RAID controller utility. Use HPE Systems Insight Manager or standard SMART tools to monitor drive health and performance.
Usage recommendations
For best results, use this HPE 3TB SATA drive for applications with low to moderate I/O intensity (up to ~40% average workload). Avoid deploying as the primary storage for high-write, high-transaction databases or mission-critical systems. Implement regular backups and monitor drive health through SMART and HPE management tools.

## Specifications

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| HDD capacity | 3000 GB |
| HDD size | 3.5 |
| HDD speed | 7200 |
| Bytes per sector | 512 |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| Type | HDD |

### Power

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage | 5 V |

### Packaging data

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |

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### What is the warranty period?

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### How can I tell if this product suits my needs?

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