HPE 861609-001 8TB SATA 6G LFF SC HDD

HPE 861609-001 8TB 6G SATA 7.2K 3.5in SC 512e Spare Hard Drive

HPE 861609-001 is the service spare for HPE’s 8TB SATA Midline drive. In PartSurfer it appears as an 8TB SATA hard drive with a 6Gb/s interface, 7,200 RPM, 3.5in LFF size, smart carrier, 512e format and digitally signed firmware. It is helium-filled and fits hot-plug SmartCarrier bays.

This is the part to order when an 8TB SATA disk fails in a ProLiant Gen10 server or a StoreEasy 1460 and the carrier label reads 861609-001. Field engineers, IT managers and repair specialists use it to restore storage to its original state.

Available at Euroland IT Store in New and Refurbished condition, subject to current stock.

HPE 861609-001 Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE 861609-001?

Spare numbers are what HPE engineers order for repairs, and 861609-001 is the one for the 861594-B21 option. PartSurfer shows it in close to fifty HPE products, ranging from DL360 Gen10 4LFF servers to StoreEasy 1460 systems of 8TB, 16TB and 32TB.

Using the spare number ensures the new disk matches the original in interface, carrier, sector format and firmware family. That matters when the drive is rejoining an existing RAID volume.

StoreEasy 1460 File Storage

The StoreEasy 1460 is an HPE file server appliance aimed at small and mid-sized offices. PartSurfer lists 861609-001 in its SATA models. When a disk fails, the appliance keeps serving files from the remaining drives in the volume while you arrange a replacement.

Swap the failed disk for a matching 861609-001, and the Smart Array controller will rebuild the volume in the background. Users can carry on working, though file access may be slower until the rebuild completes.

Heat, Power And Helium Drives

Helium drives tend to run cooler and draw less power than air-filled drives of similar size, because the platters meet less resistance. In a fully loaded LFF chassis, that helps the server fans keep temperatures in check. Even so, keep blanking panels in empty bays and make sure air flows freely through the rack.

New HPE 861609-001

New spares suit organisations that require unused replacement parts or that are filling empty bays in a new server. See the 861609-001 listing for the warranty that comes with a New unit.

Refurbished HPE 861609-001

Refurbished spares make sense for older systems and for sites that keep a few drives on standby. They keep the cost of each repair low. Check the condition and warranty shown on the listing.

Systems That Use It

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL180 Gen10 and DL160 Gen10
• HPE StoreEasy 1460 (8TB, 16TB and 32TB SATA models)

This list is drawn from HPE PartSurfer and is not exhaustive. Please confirm your system and bay type and read the label on the existing drive before ordering.

Related Part Numbers

The option behind this spare is covered on our HPE 861594-B21 page. For comparison, we also list the 8TB SATA 6G 7.2K 3.5in drives HPE 819203-B21, HPE 820033-001 and HPE 819200-001, plus the 8TB SATA model code HPE MB008000GWRTC. These may differ in carrier, sector format or generation, so check before you treat one as a replacement. Empty bay fillers are in our HDD blank filler range.

Replacement Checklist

1. Confirm 861609-001 on the carrier label of the failed disk.
2. Identify the failed bay from the LED or management software.
3. Make sure the array is SATA and 512e.
4. Check the system has 3.5in SmartCarrier bays.
5. Keep the server running and swap the drive once it is safe to remove.

Using An Online Spare

If your Gen10 server or StoreEasy has a free LFF bay, consider fitting an extra 861609-001 as an online spare. The Smart Array controller holds it idle and starts a rebuild onto it as soon as a member fails. That shortens the time the volume runs without protection, which matters with 8TB drives, and lets you replace the failed disk at a convenient moment.

Buying HPE 861609-001 in the UK

From single repairs to bulk orders, Euroland supplies businesses, IT teams, resellers and repairers across the UK. The 861609-001 listing sets out its condition, warranty, stock and delivery arrangements. Free UK mainland carriage is included with any order over £100 + VAT. Send us your server or StoreEasy model and the numbers on the drive you are replacing, or call 0203 209 6002.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 861609-001 work in a StoreEasy 1460?

Yes, PartSurfer lists 861609-001 in StoreEasy 1460 8TB, 16TB and 32TB SATA models.

Which ProLiant servers are compatible with 861609-001?

PartSurfer shows it in ProLiant DL360, DL380, DL385, DL160 and DL180 Gen10 servers with LFF SmartCarrier bays.

Should I order a New or Refurbished spare?

Order New if you need an unused part, or Refurbished if you want a lower cost like-for-like repair.

Where can I see the warranty?

The warranty for each condition is displayed on the product page.

Is delivery available across the UK?

Yes, we deliver nationwide, and orders over £100 + VAT get free UK mainland delivery.