HPE 846514-B21 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K 3.5″ HDD

HPE 846514-B21 6TB SAS 12G Midline 7.2K LFF SmartCarrier Hard Drive

Need dense, hot-swappable storage for a ProLiant rack server? The HPE 846514-B21 is a 6TB Midline hard drive in the 3.5in LFF size, shipped in an HPE SmartCarrier tray. It talks to the controller at 12Gb/s SAS, spins at 7,200 RPM and carries digitally signed firmware.

It is aimed at system administrators and IT managers who fill LFF bays in servers such as the DL380 Gen10 with large volumes for backups, media, logs or virtual machine archives. Six terabytes per bay lets a 12-bay chassis hold a lot of data without moving to a separate array.

The drive is listed at Euroland IT Store in New and Refurbished condition, subject to current stock.

HPE 846514-B21 Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE 846514-B21?

This is the HPE option kit code. Option numbers end in -B21 and are what you see on price lists and quotes when buying a drive as an upgrade. PartSurfer links 846514-B21 to service spare 846610-001, described as a 6TB SAS midline drive with a 12Gb/s interface in a smart carrier, for use with Gen8 or Gen9 servers or newer.

Many people search by the drive model printed on the disk itself. Parts specialists list MB6000JVYYV as one model fitted under this option. Holding all three numbers lets you match the drive whichever label you have in front of you.

Why 12Gb/s SAS Matters Here

A single spinning disk cannot fill a 12Gb/s link on its own. The faster SAS generation pays off across the whole storage path instead. A 12G Smart Array controller and backplane give more headroom when many drives stream data at once, such as during a rebuild or a large backup window.

SAS also offers stronger error handling than SATA and is the usual choice for always-on servers. If your controller is 6G SAS, a 12G drive will normally fall back to the lower speed, but always confirm support in the controller documentation first.

SmartCarrier Status LEDs

The SmartCarrier tray does more than hold the disk. Its front LEDs show activity, a locate signal and a warning when the drive must not be removed because it is part of an active logical volume. That last indicator helps prevent the classic mistake of pulling the wrong disk from a degraded array.

New HPE 846514-B21

The New option is the safest route when building a new storage tier or when your procurement rules ask for unused stock. The product listing explains the condition and warranty for New units.

Refurbished HPE 846514-B21

Refurbished drives give a cost-effective way to replace a failed member in an existing array or to expand an older server. Resellers and maintenance firms often prefer them for break-fix work. The listing records the grade and cover for refurbished 846514-B21 stock.

Compatibility

HPE describes the spare as suitable for Gen8 and Gen9 servers or newer. PartSurfer shows it in these Gen10 product lines among others:

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 LFF configurations
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 4LFF configurations
• HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10 and DL180 Gen10
• HPE Apollo 4510 and StoreEasy builds

Always confirm your server has LFF SmartCarrier bays and a SAS capable controller. Check the part number on the existing drive before ordering.

Related Part Numbers

• HPE 846610-001: the HPE service spare paired with this 6TB option.
• HPE MB006000JWFVE: a 6TB SAS 12G 7.2K drive model.
• HPE 846612-001: a 1TB SAS 12G 7.2K 3.5in spare for smaller capacity needs.
• HPE 716606-B21: a 1TB SAS 12G 7.2K LFF Midline option.
• HPE 349471-003 3.5in caddy tray: check the listing to see which servers it suits.

More 3.5in models are in our server hard drive spares category.

Is This The Right Drive?

• Look for 846514-B21, 846610-001 or MB6000JVYYV on your current drive.
• Confirm the server has 3.5in SmartCarrier bays.
• Make sure the controller is SAS, not SATA only.
• Match the capacity of the other drives in the logical volume.
• Check the server generation is Gen8 or later.

Mixing Drives In A RAID Set

For a clean rebuild, the new disk should be at least as large as the one it replaces. You can usually place a 6TB disk into an array of 4TB members, but the extra space stays unused until every member is upgraded. Keeping the same speed and interface across a logical drive avoids uneven performance. Where possible, keep SAS and SATA drives in separate arrays.

Buying HPE 846514-B21 in the UK

Euroland works with businesses, in-house IT teams, resellers and repairers throughout the UK. Please check the product page for condition, warranty, stock and delivery information. We provide free UK mainland shipping on orders over £100 + VAT. Send us your server model and the numbers on your old drive for a quick check, or ring 0203 209 6002.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 846514-B21 the same drive as 846610-001?

Yes, 846514-B21 is the option kit number and 846610-001 is the HPE spare number for the same 6TB SAS 12G Midline SmartCarrier drive.

Which HPE servers support this drive?

HPE rates the spare for Gen8 and Gen9 or newer servers with LFF SmartCarrier bays, and PartSurfer lists it in DL360, DL380, DL160 and DL180 Gen10 builds.

Why choose a Refurbished unit over New?

Refurbished costs less and suits break-fix work, while New suits fresh builds or buyers who need unused parts.

What warranty is offered?

The warranty for each condition is stated on the product page, so please check it there before ordering.

Is delivery free in the UK?

Orders over £100 + VAT ship free to UK mainland addresses, and delivery details are shown on the product page.