HPE P10440-B21 960 GB 2.5-inch SATA III TLC Internal Solid State Drive for Servers

The HPE P10440-B21 internal solid state drive provides 960 GB of TLC flash storage in a 2.5" Serial ATA III (6 Gbit/s) form factor designed for server and workstation use. This SSD targets data-intensive and mixed-use applications that require higher random read/write performance than standard SATA drives, offering improved IOPS, full data-path error detection, and firmware security to help protect stored data.

Advantages

This HPE SSD offers a balance of performance and endurance suitable for mixed-use workloads. With sequential read speeds up to 810 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 635 MB/s, it delivers higher IOPS and throughput than typical consumer SATA drives. Built-in features include digitally signed firmware for authenticity, carrier status icons and a physical do-not-remove button to reduce human-error risks, and an SSD wear gauge for monitoring remaining lifespan.

Suitable for

• Transactional databases and mixed-use database workloads
• Big data analytics and cloud compute nodes
• Active archiving and data warehousing with frequent random access
• Servers and workstations requiring a 2.5" SATA III (6 Gbit/s) SSD

When it may not be suitable

This drive uses a SATA III interface (6 Gbit/s) and, while offering improved IOPS over some SATA options, does not provide the lower latency or higher throughput of NVMe SSDs or 12 Gbit/s SAS Value SSDs. For workloads that require the absolute highest IOPS, lowest latency, or NVMe protocol benefits, consider NVMe or higher-performance SAS alternatives.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Form factor: 2.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III (6 Gbit/s)
• Flash type: TLC
• Sequential read speed: up to 810 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 635 MB/s
• Designed for mixed-use workloads with enhanced endurance and reliability features

How to use

Install the 2.5" SSD into a compatible server or workstation drive bay using the appropriate carrier or caddy. Ensure the host system supports SATA III (6 Gbit/s) operation and that firmware/BIOS is up to date. Monitor drive health and remaining lifespan with the vendor-supplied tools or the HPE SmartSSD wear gauge where available, and follow standard backup and maintenance practices to protect data.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm your server or workstation supports 2.5" SATA III (6 Gbit/s) drives
• Assess whether mixed-use TLC performance meets your IOPS and latency requirements versus NVMe or SAS options
• Plan for capacity needs and drive redundancy for critical workloads

Usage recommendations

Use this HPE 960 GB SATA III TLC SSD for consolidating transactional database workloads and accelerating read-/write-intensive mixed-use applications where a 2.5" SATA form factor and reliable firmware protections are required; for the highest-performance or lowest-latency needs, evaluate NVMe or higher-speed SAS drives.