HPE EF0450FARMV 450GB 6G SAS 15K 3.5″ HDD

HPE EF0450FARMV 450GB 6G SAS 15K 3.5 inch Hard Drive

EF0450FARMV is an HPE drive model number for a 450GB, 15,000 rpm, 3.5 inch LFF hard drive with a 6Gb/s SAS interface. Unlike an option kit code, a model number like this was used across several HPE products, so the same EF0450FARMV disk can be found in ProLiant server trays and in EVA storage carriers.

This page is for anyone who has read EF0450FARMV off a failed drive and wants to know what to order. The answer depends on where the drive came from, and the sections below explain how to tell. In every case the drive itself is 450GB, 15K rpm, 6G SAS and LFF.

Euroland offers the HPE EF0450FARMV in New and Refurbished condition, subject to current stock. Browse more at Euroland IT Store.

HPE EF0450FARMV Technical Specifications

What Is The HPE EF0450FARMV?

An HPE drive model code identifies the disk build rather than the kit it was sold in. Resellers list EF0450FARMV, together with its sister model EF0450FATFE, under three HPE option kits:

• 516816-B21 with spare 517352-001: a 450GB 6G SAS 15K LFF dual port hot-plug drive for ProLiant G7 and earlier servers.
• 652615-B21 with spare 653951-001: a 450GB 6G SAS 15K LFF SmartCarrier drive for ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9.
• AP871A with spare 583717-001: the M6612 version for the HPE EVA M6612 disk enclosure.

So the model code tells you the disk, while the option or spare number tells you the carrier and the system it was built for.

The Carrier Decides Where It Fits

A G7 server drive, a Gen8 SmartCarrier drive and an EVA M6612 drive all look different from the front. The Gen8 and Gen9 SmartCarrier, for example, has a different latch and front indicators from the older G7 tray, and the EVA carrier is shaped for the M6612 shelf. None of these trays are interchangeable.

Firmware is the second factor. Server and storage builds of the same disk can carry different HPE firmware, and storage arrays such as the EVA expect their own, so always match the option or spare number as well as the model.

New HPE EF0450FARMV

Unused EF0450FARMV drives are increasingly scarce, which makes them valuable for sites that need a sealed spare. The product listing confirms the warranty and carrier supplied with new units.

Refurbished HPE EF0450FARMV

Most buyers of this drive choose Refurbished, as it keeps older servers and storage running without a platform upgrade. Read the product page for the condition and warranty of refurbished stock.

Compatibility

Depending on the carrier and option kit the drive ships with, EF0450FARMV is associated with:

• HPE ProLiant G6 and G7 servers with LFF hot-plug bays (516816-B21 version)
• HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers with LFF SmartCarrier bays (652615-B21 version)
• HPE EVA M6612 disk enclosures on EVA P6000 systems (AP871A version)

Please tell us which system you need it for, and check the full label on your existing drive, so we can confirm the carrier before dispatch.

Related Products

• HPE EF0450FATFE: the sister 450GB 15K LFF model listed under the same options.
• HPE 516828-B21 and HPE 517354-001: listed in our catalogue as 600GB 3.5 inch 6G 15K drives.
• Browse our server hard drives and hard drive caddies.

Finding The Right Version

1. Look beyond the model code: find the HPE spare number (517352-001, 653951-001 or 583717-001) on the label.
2. Note the system: a ProLiant generation or an EVA M6612 shelf.
3. Compare the tray shape and latch with the drive you are replacing.
4. For servers, confirm your Smart Array controller and drive cage take 6G SAS LFF drives.

Is It Worth Replacing A 450GB 15K Drive?

For a working RAID set, yes. Swapping one failed disk restores redundancy for a fraction of the cost of new hardware. Larger upgrades are a different decision: if you need more capacity or speed, modern 12G SAS drives or SSDs will usually serve better than adding more 6G 15K disks.

Buying HPE EF0450FARMV in the UK

Euroland IT Store serves UK businesses, IT teams, resellers and independent repairers. Check condition, warranty, stock and delivery on the product page for the EF0450FARMV. Over £100 + VAT, the order goes to any UK mainland address without a shipping fee. Send our team your server or array model and every part number on your existing drive, or call 0203 209 6002.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EF0450FARMV a server drive or an EVA drive?

It can be either, because HPE used this drive model under ProLiant options 516816-B21 and 652615-B21 and under EVA option AP871A; the carrier and spare number decide which.

Can I swap EF0450FARMV for EF0450FATFE?

Resellers list both models under the same HPE options, so in the same carrier and for the same system they are treated as alternatives; please confirm your spare number with us.

Should I choose New or Refurbished EF0450FARMV?

Refurbished is the practical choice for most legacy systems, while New suits those who require unused parts; both are subject to stock.

Where can I find the warranty for the EF0450FARMV?

Each EF0450FARMV listing states the warranty for its condition, so check there before ordering.

Do you deliver EF0450FARMV drives across the UK?

Yes, we deliver across the UK, and the UK mainland receives free shipping on orders over £100 + VAT.