HPE 480GB 3.5" SATA 6G RI SSD

Overview

The HPE 869380-B21 is a 480GB solid state drive designed for enterprise server environments, connecting via a SATA 6Gb/s interface and fitting into a 3.5-inch bay with the included SmartDrive Carrier. It is optimized for read intensive workloads, providing fast access times and energy efficiency, making it a practical choice for applications that require frequent data reads with lighter write demands. This drive integrates smoothly with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers, supporting hot-plug functionality to maintain uptime during maintenance or upgrades.

Key features

• Read intensive classification that balances performance and power consumption for workloads dominated by data retrieval
• Hot-plug capability allowing drive replacement or addition without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime
• Compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers ensures seamless integration and support
• SmartDrive Carrier included for easy installation in standard 3.5-inch drive bays
• Firmware and serial data aligned with HPE utilities for straightforward health and performance monitoring
• Health tracking through the SmartSSD Wear Gauge helps maintain drive reliability and plan maintenance
• Lower power draw compared to traditional mechanical drives, contributing to energy savings in data centers

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 480 GB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch with SmartDrive Carrier
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Drive classification: Read intensive
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 servers
• Hot-plug support: Yes

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers, ensuring full compatibility with their hardware and management tools. The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides reliable and fast data transfer rates suitable for enterprise workloads. The hot-plug design supports easy maintenance and upgrades without interrupting server operations.

Ideal uses and environments

The drive is well suited for server boot volumes, web servers, file repositories, reporting databases, and virtual desktop infrastructure storage. Its read intensive nature makes it a strong choice for environments where quick data access and low latency are critical, while also offering energy efficiency that benefits data center operations. It fits well in setups that require reliable performance without the higher cost or endurance demands of write intensive SSDs.