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HPE 800 GB 3.5 inch SAS enterprise SSD with silver metal casing

HPE

HPE 797291-B21 800 GB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s enterprise SSD

SKU CH-VNPB-F8WY0

800 GB 3.5" SAS 12 Gb/s enterprise SSD for HP ProLiant Gen9 servers with SmartSSD Wear Gauge monitoring

  • NAND Flash Memory TypeSolid State Drive
  • 800 GB capacity supports large enterprise workloads
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays
  • SmartSSD Wear Gauge enables proactive drive monitoring
  • Hot-plug design allows replacement without server downtime

HPE 797291-B21 800 GB SAS SSD

This HPE 797291-B21 is an enterprise solid state drive built for HP ProLiant Gen9 server platforms. It delivers high random read and write IOPS performance for demanding applications. The drive uses NAND Flash technology to reduce power consumption compared to traditional rotating media. It integrates with HP SmartSSD Wear Gauge for life monitoring in management tools.

Suits 3.5-inch SAS bays needing hot-plug flexibility

Buyers requiring a 12 Gb/s SAS interface and 3.5-inch large form factor for hot-plug installation will find this drive compatible. Systems limited to SATA-only backplanes cannot use this SAS device. Workloads needing capacities beyond 800 GB must consider other options.

12 Gb/s SAS interface determines controller fit

The drive connects via a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, so the server backplane and RAID controller must support that link speed. A 6 Gb/s SAS or SATA-only controller will not provide the intended bandwidth. Verify the host system lists 797291-B21 in its qualified hardware list before purchase.

Highlights

  • 800 GB capacity supports large enterprise workloads
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays
  • SmartSSD Wear Gauge enables proactive drive monitoring
  • Hot-plug design allows replacement without server downtime

Specifications

BrandHPE
NAND Flash Memory TypeSolid State Drive

Questions about this item

How do I monitor the remaining write endurance of the HPE 797291-B21 800 GB drive?

Use HP SmartSSD Wear Gauge in HPE management tools to track SSD life and prevent data loss.

What interface bottleneck appears first when the 12Gb/s SAS link is saturated under sustained write loads?

The 12Gb/s SAS interface caps throughput before the NAND flash reaches its own limits.

Does the 3.5" SAS SSD draw less power than a mechanical hard drive during all-day operation?

Yes, the supplier states these drives reduce power consumption compared with traditional rotating media.

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