HPE 480GB SATA 6G Value Endurance 2.5 inch SSD with Power Loss Protection (742518-001)

With up to 500 MB/s sequential reads and 65,000 random read IOPS, this HPE 480GB SATA SSD delivers the responsive performance that enterprise servers demand. The 2.5-inch small form factor drive combines 3D TLC NAND with a 6Gb/s SATA interface, making it a straightforward upgrade for HPE ProLiant systems.

Overview

The HPE 742518-001 is a 480GB solid state drive engineered for value endurance workloads. It features a SATA 6Gb/s interface and a 2.5-inch SFF form factor, enabling hot-plug installation in compatible HPE drive bays. The drive is equipped with HPE Smart Carrier (SC) for easy identification and secure mounting. Power Loss Protection (PLP) safeguards data integrity during unexpected power interruptions, while the 3D Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash balances cost and endurance for read-intensive and mixed-use applications.

What stands out

• 480GB capacity with SATA 6Gb/s interface for broad compatibility
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor with HPE Smart Carrier for tool-less installation
• Power Loss Protection (PLP) prevents data corruption during power failures
• Value Endurance (VE) rating with up to 876 TBW for reliable long-term operation
• Sequential read speeds up to 500 MB/s and write speeds up to 400 MB/s
• Random read IOPS up to 65,000 and write IOPS up to 15,000 for responsive I/O
• Hot-plug support enables drive replacement without server downtime
• High MTBF of 2,000,000 hours for dependable 24/7 operation

Technical details

• Brand: HPE
• Model: 742518-001
• Storage Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• NAND Flash Type: 3D Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 500 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 400 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS (4K): Up to 65,000
• Random Write IOPS (4K): Up to 15,000
• Endurance Rating: Up to 876 TBW
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Power Loss Protection: Yes
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes
• Drive Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Application: Enterprise Servers, Data Centers
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Servers

Our verdict

A dependable value endurance SSD for enterprise environments, offering strong sequential performance, power loss protection, and HPE Smart Carrier convenience. Ideal for ProLiant servers that need balanced capacity and reliability without breaking the budget.