HPE 480GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 inch SFF Hot-Swap SSD with Smart Carrier P19937-H21

With sequential read speeds up to 525 MB/s and 60,000 random read IOPS, this HPE 480GB SSD accelerates data access in read-intensive server workloads. The drive combines 3D TLC NAND with HPE's Smart Carrier for hot-swap deployment in ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus, and Gen11 servers.

Overview

The HPE P19937-H21 is a 480GB solid-state drive built for read-intensive applications. It uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and connects via SATA 6Gb/s. The drive is rated for 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) over 5 years, making it suitable for workloads where reads dominate writes.

What stands out

• Hot-swap support with HPE Smart Carrier for quick replacement
• Digitally signed firmware and power loss protection for data integrity
• End-to-end data path protection reduces silent data corruption
• High MTBF of 2,000,000 hours for reliable operation

Technical details

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• NAND Flash: 3D TLC
• Sequential Read: Up to 525 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 490 MB/s
• Random Read (4KB): Up to 60,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): Up to 20,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 1 DWPD for 5 years
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Power Consumption (Active): Approx. 3.5 W
• Power Consumption (Idle): Approx. 1.3 W

Our verdict

A dependable read-intensive SSD for HPE server environments, offering solid performance and data protection features in a hot-swap form factor.