HPE 960GB SATA Read Intensive Hot Plug SSD (P40498-B21)

Equipment Overview

The HPE P40498-B21 is a 960GB solid-state drive engineered for read-intensive enterprise workloads in HPE ProLiant Gen10+ server environments. This 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) SATA drive delivers dependable storage capacity for business-critical applications requiring high sequential read performance. Designed for hot-plug installation, the SSD supports rapid replacement and maintenance without server downtime. Its primary purpose is to provide cost-efficient, high-availability storage for data-intensive tasks such as web serving, boot volumes, and read-cache operations.

Main Parameters

• Part Number (MPN): P40498-B21 / 869450
• Drive Type: SSD (Solid State Drive)
• Form Factor: 2.5" (SFF)
• Nominal Capacity: 960 GB (actual formatted capacity: 894 GB)
• Interface: SATA 6G (6 Gb/s)
• Maximum External Data Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s
• Usage Class: Read Intensive
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes (with carrier/sled)

Key Advantages

This drive is specifically configured for read-intensive workloads, offering a balanced mix of performance and endurance for enterprise environments where data is accessed frequently but rewritten less often. The hot-plug SFF design, combined with the SATA 6G interface, ensures straightforward integration and serviceability within HPE Gen10+ server bays. The 960GB capacity tier provides ample space for OS deployment, application binaries, and temporary data staging, making it a practical choice for scalable infrastructure.

Compatibility & Integration

The SSD is exclusively validated for use with HPE ProLiant Gen10+ servers, ensuring firmware compatibility and optimized performance within that platform. It adheres to standard SATA 6G industry specifications, allowing seamless deployment in designated hot-plug drive slots. The drive ships with a carrier for direct installation into compatible HPE server chassis.