HPE 873031-001 300GB 12G 15K 2.5″ SAS HDD

HPE 873031-001 300GB 12G 15K SFF SAS Spare Drive

The HPE 873031-001 is the spare part number for a 300GB, 15K rpm, 12Gb/s SAS hard drive in the 2.5in form factor. It ships in HPE’s standard (ST) carrier, offers dual-port SAS connectivity and runs digitally signed firmware. Its option kit number is 872842-B21.

Service engineers know this number from the carrier label. If a drive marked 873031-001 has failed, ordering the same spare gives you an identical disk in an identical tray, ready to slide into the empty bay.

Order the 873031-001 from Euroland IT Store as a New or a Refurbished part, depending on stock.

HPE 873031-001 Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE 873031-001?

In HPE’s parts system, a -B21 option and a -001 spare form a pair. Here the pair is 872842-B21 and 873031-001. The spare number travels with the part through HPE’s service channel, which is why it is the code most often found on drives that have been replaced at least once.

The bare disk inside is listed under models EH000300JWCPK and EH000300JWHPL. Those same disks also appear in SmartCarrier drives with different spare numbers. Ordering 873031-001 specifically gets you the standard carrier, which is what the bay expects.

Swapping A Drive Without SmartCarrier Lights

SmartCarrier drives warn you not to pull a disk that the array still needs. Standard carrier drives do not have that light, so you need to check first. Open the controller’s management tool, or the server’s management interface, and confirm which bay holds the failed drive. Make sure the array is not already rebuilding onto another disk. Only then release the failed drive.

Taking this extra minute avoids the worst outcome, which is removing a healthy disk from a degraded array and losing the logical drive.

Firmware Updates On A DS Drive

Digitally signed firmware means the drive checks that any new firmware image comes from HPE before installing it. You update it the same way as any other HPE drive, using HPE’s service pack or the online firmware tools. A failed signature check stops the update, which protects the drive from a damaged or altered image.

New HPE 873031-001

A new spare is ideal when you need a part with no service history, such as for a system covered by strict internal policies. See the product page for the warranty on new units.

Refurbished HPE 873031-001

Refurbished spares cost less and are a common choice for keeping established systems in service. Before buying, check the condition grade and warranty shown on the product page.

Compatibility Notes

• Replaces drives labelled 873031-001 or 872842-B21
• For HPE systems with 2.5in bays built for the standard (ST) carrier
• Not suited to SmartCarrier bays, which need the SC version of the drive

Please confirm the carrier type and label on the drive you are replacing, along with your system model and controller, before you order.

Associated Numbers

The option kit for this spare is HPE 872842-B21. One of the disk models in this family is EH000300JWHPL, and our listing HPE EH000300JWHPEL covers a 300GB 12G 15K SAS drive in this group.

For older 6Gb/s systems, our range includes the HPE 627195-001 300GB 6G SAS 15K 2.5in drive, the HPE 653950-001 146GB 6G SAS 15K 2.5in drive and the HPE 518022-002 146GB 6G SAS 15K 2.5in drive. Browse more in server hard drive spare parts.

How To Check The Replacement

• Look at the release arm or label for 873031-001.
• Confirm the tray has no SmartCarrier light ring.
• Check the capacity of the other array members is 300GB.
• Identify the failed bay in your management software first.
• Note the controller model in case firmware needs updating.

Why Like-For-Like Spares Save Time

A spare that matches in carrier, capacity and speed goes in without any changes to the array or the server. There is no need to resize logical drives, adjust settings or test a new configuration. That is why many support teams order by spare number only, even when a newer drive might look like a reasonable alternative.

Buying HPE 873031-001 in the UK

We supply UK companies, IT support teams, resellers and repairers. The condition, warranty, stock and delivery details for the 873031-001 are on the product page. Orders worth over £100 + VAT receive free UK mainland delivery. To check the fit, send us your system model and the numbers from your current drive, or call 0203 209 6002.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 873031-001 compatible with SmartCarrier servers?

No, it is a standard carrier drive, so SmartCarrier bays need the SC version with its own part numbers.

Do New and Refurbished 873031-001 spares share the same specification?

Both are the same HPE spare with the same specification, and the product page explains the condition and warranty for each option.

What warranty comes with the 873031-001?

The warranty depends on the condition purchased and is set out on the product page.

Do you deliver the 873031-001 to all UK addresses?

We deliver throughout the UK, and shipping is free to UK mainland addresses for orders over £100 + VAT.

Is 873031-001 the spare for 872842-B21?

Yes, 873031-001 is the HPE spare part number that matches the 872842-B21 option kit.