SSD drive HPE 480 GB 2.5" SATA III 816985-B21-RFB

HPE Solid State Drives (SSDs) provide increased performance and endurance for HPE ProLiant servers and HPE Synergy platforms, supporting workloads that require high random read/write IOPS. Available in Read Intensive (RI), Mixed Use (MU) and Write Intensive (WI) categories, these SSDs use NAND flash technology and are offered in Small Form Factor (SFF) and Large Form Factor (LFF) hot-plug devices, non-hot-plug SFF devices, and SFF Quick Release options. They are compatible with Gen9 ProLiant servers and server storage platforms and offer lower power consumption and improved latency compared with rotating media.

Advantages

HPE SSDs reduce power consumption and help lower datacenter cooling costs while delivering better IOPS per watt than traditional hard drives. SmartSSD Wear Gauge integration in management tools enables monitoring of SSD life and helps prevent data loss. The drives increase server efficiency by enabling more compute per watt and include features such as self-describing LEDs to reduce drive-activity confusion and a Power Advisor tool to assist with SSD and system power planning. Available in both 12 Gb SAS and NVMe PCIe technologies, they provide faster access to data and a broad portfolio of form factors and workload-optimized endurance classes.

Key specifications

• Form factors: SFF (small form factor), LFF (large form factor), SFF Quick Release; hot-plug and non-hot-plug options
• Interface technologies: 12 Gb SAS and NVMe PCIe
• Workload categories: Read Intensive (RI), Mixed Use (MU), Write Intensive (WI)
• Flash type: NAND flash
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant servers (including Gen9) and HPE Synergy platforms
• Reliability features: power-loss protection, full data-path error detection
• Management: SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatible for life monitoring

How to use

Select the SSD category (RI, MU, WI) that matches your workload requirements, choose the appropriate form factor and interface for your server or storage platform, and install the drive in a compatible HPE ProLiant or Synergy system. Use HPE management tools to monitor SSD health with SmartSSD Wear Gauge, consult the Power Advisor for system power planning, and rely on firmware compatibility with HPE controllers to ensure consistent performance. Ensure proper handling and mounting according to HPE installation guidelines and follow server maintenance procedures to maintain availability and data integrity.

Recommendations

For balancing performance and endurance, evaluate your workload IOPS profile and select Mixed Use for general-purpose applications, Read Intensive for read-heavy workloads, and Write Intensive for heavy write workloads. Use SmartSSD Wear Gauge and regular monitoring to plan replacements before endurance limits are reached, and consider 12 Gb SAS or NVMe PCIe options depending on latency and throughput needs.