HPE 480GB 2.5" SFF 6Gbps SATA Mixed Use SC Solid State Drive P05976-B21

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Overview

The HPE P05976-B21 is a 480GB SATA 6Gbps Mixed Use (MU) Solid State Drive designed for enterprise applications requiring a balanced combination of random read and write IOPS performance. Its 2.5-inch SFF form factor, HPE Smart Carrier, and hot-swap capability make it suitable for supported HPE server configurations.

The drive uses MLC NAND Flash memory and provides a 600 MBps data transfer rate, with internal data rates of 530 MBps read and 480 MBps write. It delivers 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 40,000 IOPS 4KB random write performance.

With 3.5 DWPD endurance and 3,000 TB SSD endurance, the P05976-B21 is designed for demanding Mixed Use workloads such as database, virtualization, cloud computing, and transactional applications.

Key Features

• 480GB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gbps interface
• Mixed Use (MU) workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• MLC NAND Flash memory
• 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read
• 40,000 IOPS 4KB random write
• 530 MBps internal read rate
• 480 MBps internal write rate
• 600 MBps data transfer rate
• 3.5 DWPD endurance
• 3,000 TB SSD endurance
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Hot-swap capability
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• 0.3-inch height
• WEEE compliant

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Mixed Use
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
• Form Factor (Short): 2.5"
• Form Factor (Short) (Metric): 6.4 cm
• Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Capacity: 480 GB
• NAND Flash Memory Type: Multi-level cell (MLC)
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Internal Data Rate: 530 MBps
• Internal Data Rate (Write): 480 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: 68,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 40,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 3.5
• SSD Endurance: 3,000 TB
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Power Consumption: 4 Watt maximum, 2.94 Watt random read/write, 2.32 Watt sequential read, 1.31 Watt idle, 2.94 Watt random write, 2.94 Watt random read, 3.33 Watt sequential write
• Color Category: Black, Red
• Compliant Standards: WEEE
• Height: 0.3 inch

Performance Specifications

The HPE P05976-B21 provides a 600 MBps data transfer rate, with 530 MBps internal read and 480 MBps internal write performance. The drive delivers 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 40,000 IOPS 4KB random write, providing balanced performance for applications with both read and write activity.

Its 3.5 DWPD endurance and 3,000 TB SSD endurance make it suitable for enterprise Mixed Use workloads that require frequent data access and sustained storage activity.

Enterprise Features

The HPE Smart Carrier provides a carrier solution for supported HPE server configurations and helps provide drive-status information. The Digitally Signed Firmware feature helps provide assurance that the drive firmware comes from a trusted source.

The P05976-B21 also supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility, allowing supported management tools to monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be at risk of reaching their endurance limits.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
• Height: 0.3 inch
• Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Drive Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• Packaged Quantity: 1

Power Consumption

The supplied specifications list power consumption values based on different operating conditions, including 1.31 Watt idle, 2.32 Watt sequential read, 3.33 Watt sequential write, 2.94 Watt random read/write, and 4 Watt maximum power consumption.

Compatibility

The HPE P05976-B21 is designed for supported HPE enterprise server configurations featuring a compatible 2.5-inch SFF SATA drive bay and SATA 6Gbps connectivity.

Before installation, verify the specific HPE server model, generation, drive cage, storage controller, firmware, and supported SATA SSD configuration.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P05976-B21 480GB Mixed Use SSD is suitable for:

• Database applications
• Virtualization environments
• Cloud computing workloads
• Transactional applications
• Mixed-use enterprise workloads
• Data-intensive applications
• Enterprise application hosting
• Server storage expansion
• Workloads requiring balanced read and write performance

Why Choose HPE P05976-B21

The HPE P05976-B21 combines 480GB storage capacity, SATA 6Gbps connectivity, and a compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor with balanced random read and write performance.

With 68,000 IOPS random read, 40,000 IOPS random write, 3.5 DWPD endurance, and 3,000 TB SSD endurance, this SSD is designed for Mixed Use enterprise workloads. The HPE Smart Carrier, Digitally Signed Firmware, and HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility provide additional enterprise-focused storage management and monitoring capabilities.

Compatibility

• Storage Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps
• Interface Connection: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier
• Workload Type: Mixed Use
• NAND Flash: MLC
• Endurance: 3.5 DWPD
• SSD Endurance: 3,000 TB
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Drive Height: 0.3 inch
• Supported Device: Server
• Firmware: Digitally Signed Firmware

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P05976-B21?
The HPE P05976-B21 provides 480GB of storage capacity and is designed for enterprise applications requiring balanced read and write performance.

What interface does the HPE P05976-B21 use?
The P05976-B21 uses a SATA 6Gbps interface with 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s connection.

What type of workload is the P05976-B21 designed for?
The P05976-B21 is classified as a Mixed Use (MU) SSD, making it suitable for workloads involving both random read and write operations.

What are the random read and write IOPS of this SSD?
The drive provides 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 40,000 IOPS 4KB random write.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P05976-B21?
The P05976-B21 has an endurance rating of 3.5 DWPD and a specified 3,000 TB SSD endurance.

Does the HPE P05976-B21 include a Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P05976-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier and is designed for compatible 2.5-inch SFF server bays.