HPE MSA 960GB SFF SAS 12G Read Intensive SSD

What It Is

The HPE R0Q46A is a 960 GB SAS 12G solid-state drive in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF), engineered for read-intensive enterprise server workloads. This MSA-series drive utilizes 3D TLC NAND memory, providing a balance of capacity and endurance for high-read environments. The unit is supplied as a single drive, model number 881107.

Technical Details

• Part Number (MPN): R0Q46A / 881107
• Drive Type: SSD (Solid-State Drive)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Interface: SAS 12G (12 Gb/s)
• Capacity: 960 GB
• NAND Flash Type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Workload Class: Read Intensive (RI)
• Quantity: 1 unit

Configuration & Options

• Supplied as a single drive with no carrier or tray included.
• Compatible with HPE MSA storage systems that support 2.5-inch SFF SAS drives.
• Intended for server internal storage or direct-attached storage arrays.
• No additional accessories or mounting hardware are provided with this SKU.

Operating Conditions

This drive is designed for continuous operation in data center or enterprise server environments with moderate read-to-write ratios. It is suitable for boot volumes, application servers, and read-cache tiers where sustained sequential read performance is required. The drive operates within standard server chassis thermal and power envelopes, and is not intended for heavy random-write workloads or archival storage.