HPE 2 X 480GB SATA Read Intensive M.2 SCM DS Solid State Drive P06609-B21

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Overview

The HPE P06609-B21 2 X 480GB SATA Read Intensive Solid State Drive is an enterprise storage solution designed for applications that require high random read I/O performance. This package includes 2 x 480GB SSDs, providing 480GB capacity per drive, with the product information also identifying a combined storage capacity of 960GB.

As part of the HPE Read Intensive (RI) SSD family, the P06609-B21 is designed for read-focused enterprise workloads. It uses a SATA/600 interface and supports hot-pluggable operation, making it suitable for supported HPE server environments where responsive storage and flexible maintenance are required.

The SSDs feature HPE Digitally Signed Firmware to help ensure firmware comes from a trusted source. HPE Smart Carrier features and SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility in supported management tools can also assist administrators with drive-status monitoring and SSD lifespan management.

Key Features

• 2 x 480GB SSDs included in the package.
• 480GB storage capacity per drive.
• Product information identifies 960GB total storage capacity for the two-drive package.
• SATA/600 drive interface for enterprise storage connectivity.
• Read Intensive (RI) workload classification.
• Hot-pluggable design for supported HPE server configurations.
• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware helps provide firmware trusted-source assurance.
• SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility for monitoring SSD lifespan in supported management tools.
• Designed for supported HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 configurations.
• 2W operating power consumption per supplied specification.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Manufacturer Part Number: P06609-B21
• Brand Name: HPE
• Product Name: Solid State Drive
• Product Type: Solid State Drive
• Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
• Packaged Quantity: 2
• Storage Capacity: 480 GB per drive
• Total Package Capacity: 960 GB as identified in the supplied product information
• Drive Interface: SATA
• Drive Interface Standard: SATA/600
• Drive Type: Internal
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Hot Pluggable: Yes
• Wireless LAN: No
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware

Performance Specifications

The supplied specifications do not provide specific random read IOPS, random write IOPS, or sequential throughput figures for the P06609-B21.

• Storage Capacity: 480 GB per drive
• Package Quantity: 2 drives
• Interface: SATA/600
• Workload: Read Intensive
• Operating Power Consumption: 2 W

Enterprise Features

• Read Intensive Design: Designed for applications where read operations are a primary component of the storage workload.
• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware: Helps provide assurance that drive firmware comes from a trusted source.
• Smart Carrier Features: HPE Smart Carrier features can provide drive-status information on supported configurations.
• SmartSSD Wear Gauge Compatibility: Supported HPE management tools can monitor SSD lifespan and help identify drives that may be approaching their expected endurance.
• Hot-Pluggable: Supports hot-plug operation on compatible HPE server configurations.
• Enterprise Qualification: HPE SSDs are backed by extensive testing and qualification intended to support reliable enterprise operation.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5"
• Drive Type: Internal
• Height: 7"
• Width: 5"
• Depth: 9"
• Packaged Quantity: 2

Power Consumption

• Operating Power Consumption: 2 W

The supplied specification lists 2W operating power consumption. Actual power usage may vary depending on workload, server configuration, operating conditions, and system settings.

Compatible Platforms

The supplied compatibility information specifically lists the following HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 configurations:

• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Base (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Entry (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Entry SMB (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 High Performance (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Network Choice (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 NVMe All Flash Server for Datera (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Performance (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 SMB (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Solution (2.5")

Compatibility should be verified against the exact server configuration, storage backplane, drive cage, controller, firmware, and supported drive requirements before installation.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P06609-B21 is suitable for:

• Enterprise server storage
• Read-intensive workloads
• Application hosting
• Database environments
• Virtualized server environments
• Enterprise data storage
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 deployments
• Workloads requiring SATA SSD storage
• High-availability server environments requiring hot-pluggable storage

Why Choose HPE P06609-B21

The HPE P06609-B21 provides a two-drive enterprise SSD package with 2 x 480GB Read Intensive SATA SSDs. Its SATA/600 interface, hot-pluggable design, and enterprise-oriented features make it suitable for supported HPE ProLiant server configurations.

The drive family includes Digitally Signed Firmware and SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility in supported management environments, helping administrators maintain firmware integrity and monitor SSD lifespan. With specifically listed compatibility across multiple HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 configurations, it provides a practical storage option for supported enterprise deployments.

Compatibility

• Drive Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• Interface: SATA
• Interface Standard: SATA/600
• Form Factor: 2.5"
• Package Quantity: 2
• Capacity: 480GB per drive
• Hot Pluggable: Yes
• Supported Platform: HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 configurations listed above
• Compatibility Note: Verify the exact server configuration, storage backplane, controller, firmware, and drive-cage requirements before purchase.

FAQs

What is included with the HPE P06609-B21?
The P06609-B21 is supplied as a package containing 2 x 480GB Solid State Drives.

What is the total storage capacity of the P06609-B21 package?
Each drive has 480GB capacity, and the supplied product information identifies the package with 960GB total storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P06609-B21 use?
The drives use a SATA/600 interface standard.

Are the HPE P06609-B21 drives hot-pluggable?
Yes. The supplied specifications list the drives as Hot Pluggable: Yes for supported HPE configurations.

What type of workload is the P06609-B21 designed for?
The P06609-B21 belongs to the HPE Read Intensive (RI) SSD family and is designed for workloads where read operations are a primary requirement.

Which HPE server is specifically listed as compatible with P06609-B21?
The supplied compatibility information lists multiple HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 configurations, including Base, Entry, Entry SMB, High Performance, Network Choice, Performance, SMB, and Solution configurations.