HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF 2.5in SC SSD 698297-B21

The HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF 2.5in SC SSD stands out by pairing enterprise-grade endurance with a digitally signed firmware, ensuring data integrity and protection against firmware tampering that typical client SSDs simply cannot match. Built for read-heavy workloads in ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers, it delivers consistent performance without the premium of mixed-use drives.

Highlights

• 480 GB capacity in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor with HPE Smart Carrier for hot-plug capability
• SATA 6Gb/s interface with sequential reads up to 530 MB/s and writes up to 470 MB/s
• Read Intensive endurance rated at 1 DWPD for 3 years, optimized for boot, web, and data streaming
• Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND with digitally signed firmware and enhanced power loss data protection
• 2 million hours MTBF and 3-year limited warranty for dependable operation

In daily use

Deploy this drive as a boot volume or for read-centric applications like web serving, media streaming, and virtual desktop infrastructure. The HPE Smart Carrier simplifies hot-swap servicing, reducing downtime during maintenance. With low power consumption of 5-7 W active, it helps keep operating costs in check while delivering the low latency and high IOPS (60,000 random read, 20,000 random write) that modern data centers expect.

Full specifications

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
• Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
• NAND Flash: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
• Sequential Read: Up to 530 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 470 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS (4KB): 60,000
• Random Write IOPS (4KB): 20,000
• Endurance: 1 DWPD for 3 years
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption (Active): 5-7 W
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes (HPE Smart Carrier)
• Firmware: Digitally Signed Firmware (DSF)
• Enhanced Power Loss Data Protection: Yes
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 and newer
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

Final note

For environments where read performance and data security are paramount, this HPE SSD delivers the reliability and compatibility expected from enterprise infrastructure, all without overprovisioning for write-heavy tasks.