HPE 240GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive SFF 2.5" Multi-Vendor SSD – P40496-B21

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Overview

The HPE P40496-B21 is a 240GB Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise server environments requiring reliable solid-state storage and strong read performance. It features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, and hot-swap support for compatible HPE server configurations.

HPE SATA Read Intensive (RI) Solid State Drives (SSDs) deliver enterprise features at an affordable price. The P40496-B21 is designed for read-heavy workloads such as boot and swap operations, web servers, and read caching.

HPE SSDs are backed by extensive testing and qualification to support reliable, high-performing storage. The drive also features Digitally Signed Firmware and supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge capabilities for monitoring SSD lifespan in supported HPE environments.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 240GB storage capacity
• Read Intensive workload classification
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Hot-swap support
• TLC NAND flash technology
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Up to 57,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 14,000 random write IOPS
• Up to 520 MBps internal data transfer rate
• Up to 255 MBps write transfer rate
• 0.8 DWPD endurance rating
• 250 TB endurance rating

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Part Number / SKU: P40496-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 240GB
Workload Type: Read Intensive
NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
HD Interface: Serial ATA-600
Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
Plug Type: Hot-Swap
Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
Hard Drive Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF

Performance Specifications

• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Max Internal Data Transfer Rate: 520 MBps
• Max Write Transfer Rate: 255 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: Up to 57,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: Up to 14,000 IOPS
• Interface: 1 x SATA 6Gb/s – 7-pin Serial ATA

Endurance Specifications

• Endurance: 0.8 DWPD
• Endurance Type: 250 TB

The 0.8 DWPD endurance rating makes the P40496-B21 suitable for read-intensive enterprise workloads where read operations represent the majority of storage activity.

Physical Specifications

Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Drive Type: Hot-Swap
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s

SATA Read Intensive Technology

The HPE P40496-B21 belongs to the Read Intensive (RI) category of HPE SATA SSDs. These drives are designed for workloads that perform substantially more read operations than write operations.

Typical use cases include:

• Boot and swap
• Web servers
• Read caching
• Enterprise applications
• Data center storage

TLC NAND Flash

The SSD uses TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash technology, providing a balance of storage capacity, performance, and endurance for supported enterprise workloads.

Unlike traditional hard disk drives, solid-state storage has no mechanical moving parts, allowing for lower latency and faster data access.

Digitally Signed Firmware

The P40496-B21 features Digitally Signed Firmware, helping verify that the firmware originates from a trusted source. This provides additional firmware integrity for supported HPE environments.

HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge

The drive supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge capabilities, allowing supported HPE management tools to monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be approaching their endurance limits.

Compatibility

The HPE P40496-B21 is intended for compatible HPE server configurations supporting 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.

Compatibility should be verified against the exact HPE server model, storage controller, drive bay, carrier, and firmware before installation.

Benefits

• Provides 240GB of enterprise solid-state storage
• SATA 6Gb/s connectivity
• Read Intensive design for read-heavy workloads
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap capability
• TLC NAND flash technology
• Up to 57,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 14,000 random write IOPS
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• 0.8 DWPD endurance rating
• 250 TB endurance rating

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise server storage
• Boot and swap workloads
• Web servers
• Read caching
• Data center environments
• Read-intensive applications
• Enterprise application storage
• HPE server storage upgrades

Why Choose HPE P40496-B21

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 240GB capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• Read Intensive workload classification
• TLC flash technology
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Hot-swap support
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Up to 57,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 14,000 random write IOPS
• 0.8 DWPD endurance rating
• 250 TB endurance rating
• Brand new, factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P40496-B21 SSD?
The HPE P40496-B21 provides 240GB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P40496-B21 use?
The SSD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, also specified as Serial ATA-600.

What type of workload is the HPE P40496-B21 designed for?
The P40496-B21 is a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for workloads with a high proportion of read operations.

What is the form factor of the HPE P40496-B21?
The drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design.

What are the random read and write performance specifications?
The SSD provides up to 57,000 4KB random read IOPS and 14,000 4KB random write IOPS.

What flash technology does the HPE P40496-B21 use?
The drive uses TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash memory.

Does the HPE P40496-B21 support hot swapping?
Yes. The drive is specified as a hot-swap hard drive, although hot-swap functionality depends on the compatible HPE server and storage configuration.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P40496-B21?
The SSD has an endurance rating of 0.8 DWPD and an endurance type rating of 250 TB.

Is the HPE P40496-B21 brand new?
Yes. The product is brand new, factory sealed, and retail boxed, and it comes with the full HPE warranty.