HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive 2.5-Inch SSD

Data centers running HPE ProLiant servers often need a dependable boot drive or read-heavy storage tier. This HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD slots into a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor bay with a Smart Carrier, delivering fast boot times and consistent performance for virtualized environments and web serving.

Key specifications

• 480 GB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Read Intensive (RI) workload type
• Hot-plug support with Smart Carrier (SC)
• Sequential read up to 525 MB/s, write up to 495 MB/s
• Random read up to 60,000 IOPS, write up to 15,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD)
• 3D TLC NAND flash
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Active power consumption: approximately 3.5 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Why choose it

Engineered for read-intensive workloads, this SSD accelerates data access while keeping power and cooling costs low. Hot-plug capability simplifies maintenance, and the Smart Carrier ensures compatibility with HPE server drive bays. With 1 DWPD endurance, it handles frequent reads without sacrificing reliability.

Ideal use cases

• Boot drives for HPE ProLiant, Synergy, and Apollo systems
• Read-heavy applications such as web servers and content delivery
• Virtualization environments requiring fast, consistent storage
• Database read replicas and caching layers

Good to know

This drive is a genuine HPE spare part (SPS-DRV), ensuring full compatibility and firmware support. It uses 3D TLC NAND for a balance of performance, endurance, and cost. The 2.5-inch SFF form factor fits standard server drive cages, and the SATA 6Gb/s interface provides broad compatibility with existing infrastructure.