SSD drive HPE 240GB 2.5 inch SATA III P40496-B21

The HPE 240GB 2.5" SATA III (P40496-B21) is an internal SSD designed for servers and workstations that need reliable, read-optimized storage. With a 2.5" form factor, 240 GB capacity and SATA III (6 Gbit/s) interface, this drive is intended for read-intensive workloads such as boot/swap operations, web servers and read caching. The drive uses TLC NAND and is covered by HPE testing and qualification to ensure consistent performance.

Advantages

The HPE SATA Read Intensive SSD offers enterprise-grade firmware security with HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, allowing assurance that firmware updates originate from a trusted source. It delivers strong read performance at an affordable price point for data-centre and server environments. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge enables monitoring of drive lifespan to identify drives that may be approaching end of life. The 2.5" SATA III form factor and 6 Gbit/s interface make it compatible with many existing server and workstation platforms.

Suitable for

• Boot and swap drives in servers and workstations
• Web and application servers with read-heavy traffic
• Read caching layers to accelerate data access
• Environments requiring cost-effective, enterprise-class read performance

Key specifications

• Brand: HP Enterprise
• Model / MPN: P40496-B21
• Capacity: 240 GB
• Form factor: 2.5"
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
• Memory type: TLC NAND
• Weight: 0.5 kg
• EAN: 190017508863

How to use

Install the SSD into a compatible 2.5" drive bay or tray in your server or workstation and connect it to a SATA III port and power connector. Initialize and format the drive in your operating system or RAID controller according to your deployment needs. Use the drive for read-intensive workloads such as operating system boot volumes, application read caches or web content delivery. Monitor drive health and firmware status through HPE management tools where available.

Recommendations

Use this HPE SATA Read Intensive SSD for primarily read-heavy workloads. For write-intensive applications, consider SSDs specified for mixed or write-intensive use. Regularly monitor wear levels with HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge and keep firmware updated via HPE-approved channels to maintain security and reliability.