HPE 717968-002 480GB SATA III 2.5-inch Read Intensive SSD

Data center operators upgrading HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, or Gen10 servers will find the HPE 717968-002 a reliable 480GB SATA III solid state drive. Built for read-intensive workloads, it delivers consistent performance for boot, web serving, and data logging in a hot-swap 2.5-inch small form factor with HPE Smart Carrier.

Key specifications

• 480 GB storage capacity
• SATA III 6 Gb/s interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Read Intensive endurance (1 DWPD)
• Sequential read up to 550 MB/s, write up to 490 MB/s
• Random read 67,000 IOPS, write 12,000 IOPS
• 3D TLC NAND flash
• 2,000,000 hours MTBF
• Hot-swap support with HPE Smart Carrier

Why choose it

This SSD balances performance and endurance for read-heavy applications. Its 1 DWPD rating ensures years of reliable service, while low power consumption (3.5 W active, 1.5 W idle) reduces operating costs. The HPE Smart Carrier simplifies drive replacement without downtime.

Ideal use cases

• Boot drives for virtualized environments
• Web servers and content delivery
• Data logging and analytics
• Read caching in storage arrays

Good to know

Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. The drive is designed for 24/7 operation and includes end-to-end data protection for enhanced reliability. Always verify server compatibility before deployment.