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HPE 480 GB 2.5 inch SATA enterprise SSD in silver metal casing

HPE

HPE P40497-B21 480 GB 2.5" SATA Enterprise SSD

SKU CH-68MB-KASB3 MPN P40497-B21

2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD with 480 GB capacity and 0.5 DWPD for read-intensive server workloads

  • Form Factor2.5"
  • InterfaceSATA III
  • Read-intensive design extends drive life at 0.5 DWPD
  • SATA 600 interface delivers 6 Gb/s throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays
  • 480 GB capacity supports mixed-use workloads
  • Full data-path error detection maintains data accuracy

HPE 480 GB SATA Read-Intensive SSD

The HPE P40497-B21 is a 2.5-inch enterprise solid-state drive with a 6 Gb/s SATA interface. It is built for read-intensive server workloads such as big data analytics, cloud computing and active archiving. Database applications and data warehousing also benefit from its high IOPS capability.

Sustained load behaviour

Full data-path error detection maintains accuracy during continuous read operations. The 0.5 DWPD endurance rating supports steady mixed-use and read-heavy workloads without performance degradation. Higher IOPS enhance data centre throughput over long periods.

Thermals noise and power

The SATA 6 Gb/s interface limits power draw compared with faster SAS or NVMe alternatives. No moving parts eliminate mechanical noise in normal operation. Standard 2.5-inch form factor fits existing server drive bays for efficient cooling.

Highlights

  • Read-intensive design extends drive life at 0.5 DWPD
  • SATA 600 interface delivers 6 Gb/s throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays
  • 480 GB capacity supports mixed-use workloads
  • Full data-path error detection maintains data accuracy

Specifications

BrandHPE
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA III
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size229 × 203 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

How much power and heat does the 480 GB P40497-B21 generate during continuous read-intensive workloads?

The drive is rated at 0.5 DWPD for read-intensive use, meaning it is designed to handle steady read traffic without the higher write-power spikes of mixed-use models.

What server interface and form factor must my system provide for this 2.5" SATA SSD?

It requires a standard 2.5-inch drive bay with a SATA III (6 Gb/s) connection; no SAS, NVMe or M.2 adapter is needed.

Will the P40497-B21 work alongside older 6 Gb/s SATA drives in the same backplane?

Yes, it uses the same SATA III interface and 2.5-inch form factor, so it can share a backplane with earlier SATA SSDs or HDDs.

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