HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi-Vendor SSD – P40497-B21

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Overview

The HPE P40497-B21 is a 480GB Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise server environments requiring reliable solid-state storage and optimized 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 P40497-B21 is designed for workloads that are high in reads, including boot/swap, web servers, and read caching. HPE SSDs are backed by extensive testing and qualification to support reliable, high-performing storage environments.

The drive uses TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash memory and provides up to 63,000 random read IOPS and 15,000 random write IOPS. It also features Digitally Signed Firmware and supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge capabilities for supported HPE management environments.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 480GB 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
• HPE Basic Carrier included
• Up to 63,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 15,000 random write IOPS
• Up to 510 MBps internal data transfer rate
• 0.5 DWPD endurance rating
• 430 TB endurance rating

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Part Number / SKU: P40497-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 480GB
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
Carrier Type: HPE Basic Carrier
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Packaged Quantity: 1
Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
Hard Drive Features: Digitally Signed Firmware

Performance Specifications

• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Max Internal Data Transfer Rate: 510 MBps
• Max Write Transfer Rate: 300 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: Up to 63,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: Up to 15,000 IOPS

Endurance Specifications

• Endurance: 0.5 DWPD
• Endurance Type: 430 TB

The P40497-B21 is designed for read-intensive workloads where read operations are significantly more frequent than write operations.

Physical Specifications

Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Carrier Type: HPE Basic Carrier
Drive Type: Hot-Swap

Power Consumption

• Idle: 1.27W
• Random Read: 2.92W
• Random Read/Write: 2.92W
• Random Write: 2.92W
• Sequential Read: 3.06W
• Sequential Write: 3.36W
• Maximum: 3.36W

Read Intensive Workload

The HPE P40497-B21 is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for workloads where read operations significantly exceed write operations.

Typical applications include:

• Boot and swap environments
• Web servers
• Read caching
• Enterprise server applications
• Data center workloads

Digitally Signed Firmware

The HPE P40497-B21 features Digitally Signed Firmware, which helps verify that the drive firmware comes from a trusted source. This provides additional firmware integrity for supported HPE environments.

HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge

The P40497-B21 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 P40497-B21 is intended for compatible HPE server configurations supporting 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and the supplied HPE Basic Carrier.

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

Benefits

• Provides 480GB 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 for compatible systems
• TLC NAND flash technology
• Up to 63,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 15,000 random write IOPS
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• HPE Basic Carrier included
• 0.5 DWPD endurance rating
• 430 TB endurance rating

Ideal Applications

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

Why Choose HPE P40497-B21

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 480GB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• Read Intensive workload classification
• TLC flash technology
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Hot-swap support
• HPE Basic Carrier
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Up to 63,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 15,000 random write IOPS
• 430 TB endurance rating
• Brand new, factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P40497-B21 SSD?
The HPE P40497-B21 provides 480GB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P40497-B21 use?
The SSD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, also specified as Serial ATA-600.

What type of workload is the HPE P40497-B21 designed for?
The P40497-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 P40497-B21?
The drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and is supplied with an HPE Basic Carrier.

What are the random read and write performance specifications?
The SSD provides up to 63,000 4KB random read IOPS and 15,000 4KB random write IOPS.

What flash technology does the HPE P40497-B21 use?
The drive uses TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash memory.

Does the HPE P40497-B21 support hot swapping?
Yes. The drive is specified as a hot-swap drive, although hot-swap functionality depends on the compatible HPE server and storage configuration.

Is the HPE P40497-B21 brand new?
Yes. The product is brand new, factory sealed, and retail boxed, and it comes with the full HPE warranty.