HPE P40496-B21

Overview

The HPE P40496-B21 is a 240GB solid state drive designed for read intensive workloads in HPE servers. It uses a SATA 6G interface to deliver transfer speeds up to 600 MB/s, making it well suited for tasks like server boot, web serving, and cache management. Its small form factor fits into a 2.5 inch bay, and it balances performance with low power consumption, drawing as little as 2.48 watts under load.

Key features

• Optimized for read intensive applications to keep data access fast and efficient.
• Hot pluggable design with included HPE Basic Carrier allows easy drive replacement without downtime.
• Signed firmware ensures system security by preventing unauthorized code execution.
• Onboard wear gauge provides clear monitoring of drive health and remaining lifespan.
• Low power consumption helps maintain manageable thermal output in dense server racks.
• Compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers and storage platforms for flexible deployment.
• Three year limited warranty supports reliable long-term use in data centers and branch offices.

Key specs

• Capacity: 240 GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch small form factor (SFF)
• Interface: SATA 6G
• Sustained throughput: up to 600 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 65,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 14,000
• Power consumption: as low as 2.48 watts under load
• Warranty: three year limited

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD connects via a SATA 6G interface, ensuring broad compatibility with mainstream HPE ProLiant servers and storage platforms. Its 2.5 inch small form factor fits standard server bays, making it easy to integrate into existing infrastructure without requiring adapters or special mounting hardware.

Performance and reliability

With high random read IOPS and solid sustained throughput, this drive accelerates server boot times and improves responsiveness for web and cache workloads. The signed firmware and wear gauge enhance reliability by protecting against unauthorized firmware changes and allowing administrators to track drive health proactively. Its low power draw also contributes to stable operation in high-density environments.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is a strong choice for data centers, branch offices, and lab environments that demand consistent read performance without excessive power or cooling requirements. It fits well in setups where fast access to frequently read data is critical, such as boot drives, web servers, and caching layers, while supporting routine write operations like logging and system updates.

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