HPE 868926-001 480GB 2.5-inch SATA III Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD)

Data centers running HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers often hit storage bottlenecks when handling read-heavy workloads like web hosting, boot volumes, and virtualization. The HPE 868926-001 480GB SATA III SSD steps in as a reliable, hot-pluggable drive that keeps latency low and throughput steady. Its 2.5-inch Small Form Factor fits standard drive bays, and the Smart Carrier enables tool-less hot swapping for minimal downtime.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• NAND flash: 3D Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
• Sequential read speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 470 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB): up to 60,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB): up to 15,000
• Endurance: 876 TBW
• Hot-plug support: Yes (with Smart Carrier)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Shock resistance: 1000 G @ 0.5 ms

Why choose it

Engineered for read-intensive applications, this SSD balances performance and endurance. With 876 TBW, it outlasts many consumer drives under constant read operations. The 3D TLC NAND provides a cost-effective mix of speed and reliability, while the SATA III interface ensures broad compatibility with existing server infrastructure. HPE's rigorous validation means it works seamlessly with ProLiant servers, reducing integration risks.

Ideal use cases

• Boot drives for virtualized environments
• Web server and content delivery caching
• Database read replicas and analytics
• High-frequency transaction logging
• Upgrading legacy HPE servers to SSD performance

Good to know

The drive comes with a Smart Carrier for easy identification and hot-swap capability. It is a genuine HPE part (MPN 868926-001), ensuring firmware compatibility and warranty support. Power consumption is modest at 3.2 W during active reads and 6.5 W during writes, helping to control energy costs in dense server deployments.