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872745-001 4TB SAS 12G

872745-001
ProLiant OEMnearlineCMR4TBSAS-12G3.5"
$22.50/TB
$89.99
REFURBIn Stock
Updated Mar 22, 2026, 01:44 PM
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Quick Verdict

The HP 872745-001 4TB SAS 12G is a 4TB SAS-12G enterprise drive at $22.50/TB - CMR recording makes it safe for all RAID levels and NAS deployments. As a refurbished unit, run SMART diagnostics on arrival and verify power-on hours.

Specifications

Capacity4TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSAS-12G
Recording TechCMR
RPM7200
Cache—
Sector Size512n
Workload Rating—
Warranty—
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90-Day Price History

$21$23$2403/2305/0506/17
How it compares - 4TB SAS-12G
#1HGST 4TB SAS 12G LFF Renewed
$12.50/TB
#2Seagate Enterprise Capacity 4TB SAS 12G 512n
$18.00/TB
#3HGST 4TB SAS 12G LFF Renewed
$20.00/TB
#4HGST HUS726040ALS210 4TB SAS 12G
$22.25/TB
#5HP 872745-001 4TB SAS 12GTHIS DRIVE
$22.50/TB

Compare to similar 4TB SAS-12G drives

HGST
4TB SAS 12G LFF Renewed
$12.50/TB
$49.99
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Seagate
Enterprise Capacity 4TB SAS 12G 512n
$18.00/TB
$72.00
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HGST
4TB SAS 12G LFF Renewed
$20.00/TB
$79.99
new
HGST
HUS726040ALS210 4TB SAS 12G
$22.25/TB
$89.00
new
HP
846523-004 4TB SAS 12G Midline
$24.50/TB
$98.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The 872745-001 4TB SAS 12G uses CMR recording which is fully compatible with all RAID levels.

Warranty varies by seller. Check the Amazon listing for current warranty terms.

Compatible with any server or workstation equipped with a SAS HBA or SAS backplane. Tested with Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Supermicro and IBM System x platforms.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
✓ Excellent fit
CMR recording is RAID-safe and fully compatible with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS and UnRAID. Refurb units offer strong value for non-critical NAS.
💾
Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
4TB SAS drives are ideal for backup targets. Dual-port SAS suits dual-path backup infrastructure.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SAS dual-port suits HA cluster shared storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Critical for refurb drives — refuse any with reallocated sectors > 0.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 2 hours for 4TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check HP support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 4TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: HBA not initialized, SAS expander issue, cable fault, or incompatible controller.
Fix: Verify HBA firmware. Check SAS topology with sas2ircu or StorCLI. Test with known-good cable. Confirm drive is SAS not SATA.