HPE 870797-001 600GB 15kRPM SAS-12G HDD

HPE 870797-001 600GB 15kRPM SAS-12G Spare HDD

HPE 870797-001 is a spare part number. It covers a 600GB, 15,000 rpm hard drive with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, in the 2.5in form factor and fitted in an HPE SmartCarrier. The drive uses 512e sectors and has digitally signed firmware.

Field engineers and server owners order this part when a drive labelled 870797-001 or 870763-B21 fails in a ProLiant. It keeps the replacement identical to the rest of the array, including the sector format, which is easy to overlook.

The 870797-001 is stocked by Euroland IT Store in New and Refurbished versions, and availability follows current stock.

HPE 870797-001 Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE 870797-001?

HPE sells the drive as option 870763-B21 and services it as spare 870797-001. Both point to the same 600GB 15K SFF 512e drive. The spare number is what is printed on the carrier, so it is usually the number a technician reads off a failed disk.

There is a 512n spare of the same capacity and speed, 870794-001, which belongs to the 870757-B21 option. Getting the number right stops you from introducing a different sector format into a working array.

Why You Should Not Mix 512e And 512n

A Smart Array controller can often see 512e and 512n drives side by side. Problems arise when they are combined in the same logical drive. The controller has to present one block size to the operating system, and mixing formats can lead to poor performance on writes that do not line up with the 4K physical sectors of the 512e disks. Some controller and firmware combinations will refuse to add a drive with a different format to an existing array.

The simple rule is to keep each array to one format. If your existing disks are 870797-001, replace them with 870797-001. If you are moving to a different format, build a new array rather than mixing.

New HPE 870797-001

New spares are a sound choice where uptime matters most, or where your organisation requires unused parts. Look at the product page for the warranty on new stock.

Refurbished HPE 870797-001

A refurbished spare saves money on servers that are a few years into service. It is a good fit for maintenance providers and for teams building a stock of spares. The product page shows the grade and the warranty.

Where This Spare Is Used

• HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 and DL580 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen10
• Other HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers with SFF SmartCarrier bays that support 512e drives

To check compatibility, read the label on the drive you are replacing and confirm the server model and controller. Your operating system should also support 512e drives.

Related Numbers And Alternatives

The option kit for this spare is HPE 870763-B21. In our 600GB 15K range you will also find HPE 870757-B21 (refurbished) and HPE 870794-001 (refurbished), which are separate parts, so check their sector format before mixing.

For LFF servers, our catalogue lists HPE 765867-001 (refurbished) as a 600GB 12G SAS 15K 3.5in drive and HPE 870796-001 (refurbished) as a 900GB SAS 12G 15K 3.5in drive. You may also find what you need under server spares: hard drives.

Five Checks Before Ordering

• The failed drive’s carrier label shows 870797-001.
• Your array’s other drives are 512e, not 512n.
• The server takes 2.5in SmartCarrier drives.
• The controller firmware supports 512e drives.
• Your backups are current before the rebuild.

Spare Strategy For Gen10 Fleets

If you run several Gen10 servers with the same drives, a small pool of 870797-001 spares can cover all of them. Label each spare with the arrays it can serve, and record which format each array uses. When a drive fails, the right part is already on the shelf and the rebuild can start within the hour.

Buying HPE 870797-001 in the UK

Euroland IT Store supplies businesses, IT departments, resellers and repairers across the UK. Condition, warranty, stock and delivery information for this spare is on the product page. We offer free UK mainland shipping when an order exceeds £100 + VAT. Contact our team with the server model and the numbers on your current drive, or call 0203 209 6002 for advice.

Frequently Asked Questions About The 870797-001

Which servers take the 870797-001 spare?

It suits HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers with SFF SmartCarrier bays, including the DL560 Gen10, DL580 Gen10 and ML110 Gen10.

Is there a difference in performance between New and Refurbished units?

Both are the same HPE drive with the same specification, and the difference lies in prior use, price and the warranty shown on the product page.

What warranty terms apply to 870797-001?

The terms depend on whether you buy New or Refurbished, and they are listed on the product page.

How does UK delivery work for this spare?

We deliver across the UK, and orders over £100 + VAT are shipped free to the UK mainland.

Is 870797-001 the same as 870794-001?

No, both are 600GB 15K SFF spares, but 870797-001 is the 512e version and 870794-001 belongs to the 512n 870757-B21 option.