HPE 960GB SATA RI M.2 2280 DS Solid State Drive 875500-B21

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Overview

The HPE 875500-B21 is a 960GB Read Intensive solid state drive designed to accelerate data-intensive applications that require reliable storage and high random read IOPS performance. It uses a Serial ATA-600 interface with a stated 600 MBps data transfer rate.

Built in the compact M.2 2280 form factor, this internal SSD is designed for compatible HPE server configurations that support M.2 SATA storage. Its Read Intensive workload classification makes it suitable for applications where read performance is a primary storage requirement.

The drive features HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, which helps provide assurance that the drive firmware originates from a trusted source. HPE SSDs are also backed by over 3.35 million hours of testing and qualification, while HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility helps monitor SSD lifespan through supported management tools.

Key Features

• 960GB storage capacity
• Read Intensive (RI) workload classification
• Compact M.2 2280 form factor
• Serial ATA-600 / SATA 6Gb/s interface
• 600 MBps stated data transfer rate
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Internal solid state drive design
• Designed for compatible HPE server environments
• HPE SSD testing and qualification exceeding 3.35 million hours
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility with supported management tools
• Typical RI endurance of less than 1 drive write per day (DWPD)

Technical Specifications

• Brand: HPE
• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Product ID: 875500-B21
• Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Quantity: 1
• Hard Drive Type: Internal hard drive
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Form Factor (Short): M.2
• Form Factor (Metric): M.2 2280
• Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware

Performance Specifications

• Workload: Read Intensive
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Read Performance: Designed for applications requiring high random read IOPS performance
• Typical Endurance: Less than 1 drive write per day (DWPD)
• Testing and Qualification: Over 3.35 million hours of HPE testing and qualification

Enterprise Features

• Digitally Signed Firmware: Provides assurance that the SSD firmware comes from a trusted source.
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge Compatibility: Allows supported management tools to monitor the lifespan of the SSD.
• Enterprise Qualification: HPE SSDs are backed by more than 3.35 million hours of testing and qualification.
• Read Intensive Design: Intended for workloads where read activity is a primary storage requirement.
• Self-Describing HPE Smart Carrier Icons: The provided description references HPE Smart Carrier status indicators; however, a physical Smart Carrier is not specified in the supplied specifications for this M.2 drive.
• Do Not Remove Indicator: Referenced in the supplied HPE description as a Smart Carrier feature; physical availability on this M.2 configuration is not separately specified.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Form Factor (Short): M.2
• Metric Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Drive Type: Internal solid state drive
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Packaged Quantity: 1

Interface and Connectivity

• Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Interface Type: SATA
• SATA Speed: 6 Gb/s
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Connector/Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Drive Type: Internal

Compatibility

The HPE 875500-B21 is designed for compatible HPE server configurations that support M.2 2280 SATA storage. Exact server compatibility is not included in the supplied specifications.

Before installation, verify the specific HPE server model and generation, supported M.2 storage configuration, available M.2 slot, controller requirements, and firmware compatibility.

Ideal Applications

• Read-intensive enterprise applications
• Data-intensive applications
• Server operating system storage
• Application workloads requiring fast SATA storage
• Enterprise server environments
• Workloads with predominantly read-oriented activity
• Compatible HPE server configurations using M.2 2280 storage

Why Choose 875500-B21

The HPE 875500-B21 provides 960GB of solid state storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. Its Serial ATA-600 interface and 600 MBps stated transfer rate provide a practical storage solution for compatible HPE server environments.

As an HPE Read Intensive SSD, it is designed for workloads where read activity is a major component of overall storage usage. Features such as Digitally Signed Firmware, HPE testing and qualification, and SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility add enterprise-oriented management and reliability features.

Compatibility Specifications

• Compatible Storage Type: M.2 SATA SSD
• Compatible Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Interface Speed: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Capacity: 960 GB
• Drive Type: Internal SSD
• Workload: Read Intensive
• Compatibility: Compatible HPE server configurations supporting M.2 2280 SATA storage
• Compatibility Verification: Confirm the server model, generation, M.2 slot, storage configuration, controller requirements, and firmware support before deployment

FAQs

What is the capacity of the HPE 875500-B21?
The HPE 875500-B21 has a 960GB storage capacity and is classified as a Read Intensive solid state drive.

What form factor does the HPE 875500-B21 use?
The drive uses an M.2 2280 form factor, making it suitable for compatible server configurations with an M.2 2280 SATA storage interface.

What interface does the HPE 875500-B21 use?
The SSD uses a Serial ATA-600 interface, supporting a SATA 6Gb/s connection with a stated data transfer rate of 600 MBps.

Is the HPE 875500-B21 a Read Intensive SSD?
Yes. The 875500-B21 belongs to the HPE Read Intensive product line and is designed for applications requiring high random read IOPS performance. Its typical endurance is stated as less than 1 DWPD.

Does the HPE 875500-B21 have Digitally Signed Firmware?
Yes. The drive includes Digitally Signed Firmware, which helps provide assurance that its firmware originates from a trusted source.

Which servers are compatible with the HPE 875500-B21?
The supplied specifications do not provide an exact server compatibility list. The drive should be used with HPE server configurations that specifically support M.2 2280 SATA storage. Always verify the server model, generation, M.2 slot, controller requirements, and firmware compatibility before installation.