HDD HP Enterprise 4TB LFF SATA 7.2K 738047-B21

The HP Enterprise 4TB LFF SATA 7.2K HDD is a high-capacity 3.5-inch hard disk drive intended for server and storage applications. It provides 4 terabytes of formatted storage, a 6 Gb/s SATA interface and a rotational speed of 7,200 RPM in a large form factor (LFF) suitable for many HP systems and generic enterprise chassis. The drive is offered as a sealed spare unit designed for dependable long-term use in data centers, backup servers and mixed workload environments.

Advantages

This HDD combines substantial capacity with a standard SATA interface and enterprise-class rotational speed to deliver predictable throughput for sequential reads and writes. The LFF design helps lower cost per gigabyte compared with smaller form factors while supporting conventional cooling and mounting in rack and tower servers. As a sealed spare unit, it is prepared for immediate installation and reduces downtime risk by matching common server drive specifications.

Suitable for

• Mass storage in entry to mid-level servers and storage arrays
• Backup and archival systems where large capacity and sequential throughput matter
• Media streaming and content delivery appliances
• Virtual machine datastores with moderate I/O requirements

Key specifications

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch (Large Form Factor)
• Interface: SATA, 6 Gb/s
• Rotational speed: 7,200 RPM
• Designed use: enterprise/server storage

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 3.5-inch bay or drive tray following your server or chassis manufacturer instructions. Ensure the server is powered down and properly grounded before connecting the drive. Attach the SATA data cable to the motherboard or RAID controller and connect the SATA power cable from the power supply. Configure the drive within the system BIOS/UEFI or storage controller utility, and initialize, partition and format the drive according to the operating system or storage software requirements. For RAID deployments, follow the array configuration and rebuild procedures recommended by your controller vendor.

Recommendations

Use this 4TB LFF HDD in applications with predominantly sequential access patterns and moderate random I/O; monitor drive health through SMART and controller diagnostics and include the drive in regular backup and maintenance schedules to maintain data integrity and availability.