HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF BC Multi-Vendor SSD – P40503-B21

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Overview

The HPE P40503-B21 is a 960GB Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for compatible HPE enterprise server and storage environments. It features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, and hot-swap support.

The SSD uses Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Flash technology and is designed to provide improved performance, lower latency, and reduced power consumption compared with traditional rotating storage media. It delivers up to 61,000 random read IOPS and 31,000 random write IOPS, making it suitable for mixed read/write workloads.

The drive also features digitally signed firmware and supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility for monitoring SSD health and endurance.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 960GB storage capacity
• Mixed Use workload classification
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap support
• TLC NAND Flash technology
• Digitally signed firmware
• Up to 61,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 31,000 random write IOPS
• Up to 520 MBps maximum internal read transfer rate
• Up to 480 MBps maximum write transfer rate
• 3.4 DWPD endurance
• 3,000TB endurance rating
• Basic Carrier / SFF configuration

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Part Number / SKU: P40503-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 960GB
Workload Type: Mixed Use
Flash Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
Interface Standard: Serial ATA-600
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4cm SFF
Drive Type: Hot-Swap
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Firmware: Digitally Signed Firmware
Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps

Performance Specifications

• 4KB Random Read: Up to 61,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: Up to 31,000 IOPS
• Maximum Internal Read Transfer Rate: 520 MBps
• Maximum Write Transfer Rate: 480 MBps
• Interface Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps

Endurance

• Endurance: 3.4 DWPD
• Endurance Type: 3,000TB

The 3.4 DWPD rating indicates the drive is designed for workloads with substantial daily write activity. The listed 3,000TB endurance specification provides an additional indication of its expected write endurance.

Power Consumption

The supplied specifications list the following power figures:

• Idle: 1.37W
• Random Read: 2.81W
• Random Read/Write: 2.81W
• Random Write: 2.81W
• Sequential Read: 3.09W
• Sequential Write: 3.93W
• Maximum: 3.93W

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Metric Form Factor: 6.4cm SFF
• Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
• Drive Type: Hot-Swap
• Storage Capacity: 960GB

TLC NAND Flash Technology

The HPE P40503-B21 uses Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Flash technology. TLC stores three bits per NAND cell, allowing higher storage density while maintaining a balance between capacity, performance, and endurance.

Mixed Use Workload

The P40503-B21 is classified as a Mixed Use (MU) SSD, making it suitable for workloads that generate both read and write operations.

Potential applications include:

• Databases
• Virtualization
• Enterprise applications
• Data center workloads
• Frequently accessed business data
• Mixed read/write workloads

Hot-Swap Design

The drive features a hot-swap configuration and is designed for use in compatible 2.5-inch SFF bays. This allows supported HPE systems to replace or install drives without requiring a complete system shutdown.

Hot-swap functionality depends on the specific server, controller, backplane, and storage configuration.

Firmware Security

The P40503-B21 includes digitally signed firmware, helping verify that the firmware originates from a trusted source and helping protect against unauthorized firmware modifications.

HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge

The drive supports compatibility with HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge management capabilities. This can help administrators monitor SSD endurance and identify drives approaching their expected write-life limits.

Compatibility

The supplied information identifies the P40503-B21 for compatible HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy platforms.

Because exact server compatibility is configuration-dependent, verify the target system's drive bay, controller, backplane, firmware, and supported SSD list before installation.

Benefits

• Provides 960GB of enterprise SSD storage
• SATA 6Gb/s connectivity
• Mixed Use workload capability
• 2.5-inch SFF design
• Hot-swap support
• TLC NAND Flash technology
• Up to 61,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 31,000 random write IOPS
• 3.4 DWPD endurance
• 3,000TB listed endurance
• Digitally signed firmware
• Supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Low listed power consumption

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise server storage
• Database workloads
• Virtualization
• Data center environments
• Mixed read/write applications
• Business-critical applications
• HPE ProLiant environments
• HPE Synergy platforms
• Storage capacity upgrades

Why Choose HPE P40503-B21

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 960GB capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• Mixed Use classification
• TLC NAND Flash
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap design
• Digitally signed firmware
• 3.4 DWPD endurance
• Up to 61,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 31,000 random write IOPS
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P40503-B21 SSD?
The HPE P40503-B21 provides 960GB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P40503-B21 use?
The SSD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, also specified as Serial ATA-600.

What type of workload is the HPE P40503-B21 designed for?
The P40503-B21 is a Mixed Use SSD, designed for workloads involving both read and write operations.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P40503-B21?
The SSD is rated at 3.4 DWPD with a listed endurance of 3,000TB.

What are the performance specifications of the HPE P40503-B21?
The drive provides up to 61,000 4KB random read IOPS, 31,000 4KB random write IOPS, 520 MBps maximum internal read transfer, and 480 MBps maximum write transfer.

Does the HPE P40503-B21 support hot-swap operation?
Yes. The P40503-B21 is specified as a hot-swap drive designed for compatible 2.5-inch SFF bays. Actual hot-swap functionality depends on the HPE server or storage configuration.