HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC SSD

The HPE P40498-B21 is a 960GB solid state drive that gives HPE servers a reliable boost when the workload is mostly about reading data rather than writing it. Built for systems with a small form factor bay, it connects through a SATA 6 Gb per second interface that many current ProLiant and Apollo platforms already support.

Inside a rack, this drive shines in roles such as operating system boot, web hosting, content delivery, or database reporting—situations where fast retrieval of information matters more than continuous heavy writes. With read performance reaching up to 58,500 IOPS and endurance rated at 0.8 drive writes per day, it balances speed with long-term dependability.

The basic carrier arrives pre-installed, so technicians can slide it straight into a hot-plug bay without halting the server. Digitally signed firmware helps protect against unauthorized code, while typical power draw stays below 3.37 watts to keep energy budgets in check. A three-year limited warranty from HPE rounds out the package and provides extra confidence for production or lab environments.

• 960GB storage capacity
• SATA 6 Gb per second interface
• 2.5-inch small form factor design
• Read performance up to 58,500 IOPS
• Write performance up to 29,000 IOPS
• Endurance of 0.8 drive writes per day
• Hot-pluggable for quick replacement or scaling
• Digitally signed firmware enhances security
• Typical power usage up to 3.37 watts
• Shipped with HPE basic carrier installed
• Backed by a 3-year limited warranty