HPE 960GB Read Intensive SATA 6Gb/s 2.5 inch SFF Hot-Swap SSD with Smart Carrier 868928-001

This HPE solid-state drive delivers 960GB of read-intensive storage in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor, engineered for hot-swap deployment in HPE ProLiant servers and Synergy systems. With SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, it reaches sequential read speeds up to 525 MB/s and sequential writes up to 495 MB/s, making it a strong choice for boot, web serving, and data logging workloads.

Overview

The drive combines 3D TLC NAND with an HPE Smart Carrier for simplified installation and management. It is optimized for read-heavy applications, offering consistent performance and a 1.92 TB endurance rating to handle daily operations. The 2.5-inch SFF design fits standard drive bays, and hot-swap capability allows replacement without downtime.

What stands out

• 960GB capacity for demanding read-intensive tasks
• SATA 6Gb/s interface with up to 525 MB/s sequential reads
• Hot-swap 2.5-inch SFF form factor with HPE Smart Carrier
• Endurance of 1.92 TBW for long-term reliability
• Mean time between failures of 2,000,000 hours

Technical details

• Storage capacity: 960 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Drive type: Read Intensive
• Sequential read speed: 525 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: 495 MB/s
• Random read IOPS: 60,000
• Random write IOPS: 20,000
• NAND flash type: 3D TLC
• Endurance (TBW): 1.92 TB
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power consumption (idle): 1.2 W
• Power consumption (active): 3.5 W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Operating vibration: 2.17 Grms
• Operating shock: 30 G / 11 ms

Our verdict

A dependable read-intensive SSD for HPE environments, delivering the right balance of performance, endurance, and serviceability for enterprise workloads.