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HPE 480GB SATA M.2 2280 internal SSD with green circuit board and gold edge connector

HPE

HPE 480GB Read Intensive SATA M.2 2280 Internal SSD 880877-B21

SKU CH-ZRE7-CZ9GH

480 GB read-intensive SATA M.2 2280 internal SSD for high-capacity storage workloads

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Capacity480GB
  • 480GB capacity supports data-heavy workloads
  • Read-intensive design optimises endurance for frequent access
  • SATA 6Gbps interface delivers consistent throughput
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits compact server bays
  • TLC NAND balances cost and reliability

HPE 480GB Read Intensive SATA SSD

The HPE 880877-B21 is a 480GB internal solid state drive built for read intensive workloads. It uses a SATA 6Gbps interface in the M.2 2280 form factor with TLC NAND. This drive suits servers and storage arrays that need consistent read performance.

Suits read heavy server tiers not boot only tasks

The drive targets read intensive applications such as web serving, content delivery and data analytics where writes are infrequent. It is not aimed at write heavy databases, logging or high endurance caching roles that demand higher program erase cycles. Buyers needing sustained write throughput should evaluate drives rated for mixed or write intensive use.

SATA 6Gbps interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SATA 6Gbps interface which requires a motherboard or backplane M.2 slot wired for SATA signalling. An M.2 slot wired only for PCIe will not support this drive. Verify the host platform M.2 slot specification before purchase.

Highlights

  • 480GB capacity supports data-heavy workloads
  • Read-intensive design optimises endurance for frequent access
  • SATA 6Gbps interface delivers consistent throughput
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits compact server bays
  • TLC NAND balances cost and reliability

Specifications

BrandHPE
Part Number880877-B21
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Capacity480GB

Questions about this item

Will this M.2 2280 SSD fit in a standard 2280 slot?

Yes, the drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor, so it fits any motherboard or server slot that accepts a 2280-length SATA module.

Is the SATA 6Gbps interface compatible with older 3Gbps SATA ports?

The drive runs on the SATA 6Gbps standard and will negotiate down to 3Gbps on older ports, though maximum throughput will be limited to the port speed.

What workload is the read-intensive design best suited for?

Read-intensive SSDs are optimised for workloads such as boot drives, web servers, and read-heavy databases where write cycles are low compared to read operations.

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