Hewlett Packard Enterprise 400GB SSD 2.5"" SAS 12 GB/S P04525-B21-RFB

Hewlett Packard Enterprise 400GB SSD 2.5" SAS 12 GB/s P04525-B21-RFB is a solid-state drive designed for enterprise storage environments. The 2.5" form factor and 12 Gb/s SAS interface deliver high throughput and low latency for server and data centre workloads. This 400GB SSD is compatible with appropriate HPE server platforms and is intended for persistent block storage where reliability and consistent performance are required.

Advantages

The SSD provides a balance of performance and endurance suitable for mixed read/write enterprise applications. With a 2.5" compact form factor and SAS 12 Gb/s connectivity, it supports high I/O operations per second and predictable latency characteristics. The drive is designed for compatibility with HPE server ecosystems and integrates with standard enterprise storage management tools.

Suitable for

• Primary storage in HPE rack and blade servers
• Virtualisation hosts and hyperconverged infrastructure
• Database acceleration and transaction-heavy workloads
• Cache and tiered storage in SAN/NAS arrays
• Data centre applications requiring sustained performance

Key specifications

• Brand: HP Enterprise
• Model/MPN: P04525-B21-RFB
• Capacity: 400GB (usable capacity depends on configuration)
• Form factor: 2.5"
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Category: SSD
• EAN: 5706998880406

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible HPE server drive bay or storage enclosure following the server manufacturer's installation guide. Ensure the server firmware and storage controller drivers support SAS 12 Gb/s devices. After physical installation, initialise and format the drive according to the operating system or hypervisor requirements, and integrate it into the storage configuration (RAID, logical volume, or direct-attached storage) as needed.

Usage recommendations

Use the SSD in systems with up-to-date HPE firmware and controller driver support. Monitor drive health via HPE management tools and configure appropriate redundancy (RAID or replication) for critical data. Consider workload characteristics when selecting capacity and endurance requirements to ensure the drive meets performance and lifecycle expectations.