HP Enterprise 960GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 inch SFF Read Intensive SSD with Smart Carrier VK0960GFDKK

Equipped with 960GB of 3D TLC NAND and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, this HPE solid state drive delivers sequential reads up to 525 MB/s and 65,000 random read IOPS for read-intensive enterprise workloads.

Overview

The HP Enterprise VK0960GFDKK is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) SSD designed for HPE ProLiant, Synergy, and Apollo servers. It features a hot-plug Smart Carrier for easy installation and digitally signed firmware for secure updates. With a 2 million hour MTBF and 3-year limited warranty, it is built for data center reliability.

What stands out

• 960GB capacity with 3D Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND
• SATA 6Gb/s interface with 600 MB/s external data transfer rate
• Read-intensive endurance optimized for high-read workloads
• Hot-plug support and HPE Smart Carrier for tool-less installation
• Digitally signed firmware for enhanced security
• Low active power consumption of approximately 3.5 W

Technical details

• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Sequential read speed: up to 525 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 495 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB): up to 65,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB): up to 15,000
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Our verdict

A reliable, high-capacity read-intensive SSD for HPE server environments, offering strong sequential performance and enterprise-grade endurance.