HPE 256GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Swap 2.5-inch SSD (704637-001)

Server storage bottlenecks can cripple application performance and delay critical workloads. The HPE 704637-001 solid-state drive solves this by delivering fast, reliable 256 GB capacity in a hot-swap 2.5-inch form factor, designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers with SFF drive bays.

Who is it for

IT administrators and data center managers who need to upgrade or replace server storage with a dependable, read-intensive SSD that fits existing HPE infrastructure without downtime.

Main features

• 256 GB storage capacity for operating systems, virtual machines, and read-heavy applications.
• SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility and solid throughput.
• Hot-swap capability allows drive replacement without powering down the server.
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) fits standard HPE hot-plug drive bays.
• Read-intensive endurance rated at 140 TBW for sustained read workloads.
• Sequential read speed up to 500 MB/s and write speed up to 200 MB/s.
• Random read performance up to 60,000 IOPS for responsive data access.
• MTBF of 2,000,000 hours for long-term reliability.

Specifications

• Capacity: 256 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Drive type: SSD (NAND Flash)
• Hot-swap: Yes
• Endurance type: Read Intensive (RI)
• Sequential read: up to 500 MB/s
• Sequential write: up to 200 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: up to 60,000
• Random write IOPS: up to 10,000
• TBW: 140 TB
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power consumption (active): 3.0 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Tips

Ensure your server has an available 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug drive bay and supports SATA SSDs. For optimal performance, use this drive in read-intensive applications such as web serving, data analytics, or boot volumes.