HPE 480GB SATA 6G Mixed Use Hot Plug SSD (P40502-B21)

Product Description

The HPE P40502-B21 is a 480GB 2.5-inch (SFF) SATA SSD designed for enterprise server deployments. This Mixed Use hot-plug drive delivers balanced performance for read-intensive and write-moderate workloads, specifically engineered for HP ProLiant Gen10+ server environments. As a Multi Vendor SSD, it offers operational flexibility for data center administrators managing heterogeneous storage infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: P40502-B21
• Brand / MPN: HPE / 885879
• Drive Type: SSD (NAND flash)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)
• Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: 6G SATA
• Random Read (4 kB blocks): 62,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4 kB blocks): 29,000 IOPS

Design Features

• Hot Plug support for maintenance without server shutdown.
• Mixed Use endurance profile for balanced read/write performance.
• SFF form factor for high-density server chassis compatibility.
• NAND flash storage with no moving parts for enhanced reliability.
• Explicitly validated for HP ProLiant Gen10+ server platforms.
• Multi Vendor designation allows integration in mixed-brand storage pools.

Application Area

This drive is deployed in enterprise data centers and server rooms as primary or secondary storage in HP ProLiant Gen10+ systems. It is suitable for virtualization hosts, database applications, and cloud workloads requiring a balance of capacity and I/O performance. The hot-plug SFF design enables rapid field replacement and serviceability in rack and tower server environments with minimal downtime.