HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD P40498-B21

The P40498-B21 is a high-performance 960GB solid-state drive engineered to deliver enterprise-grade stability at an optimized price point. Utilizing the industry-standard SATA 6Gb/s interface, this drive is specifically designed for applications requiring high random read speeds and consistent latency.

As a Multi Vendor (MV) SKU, it ensures a resilient supply chain and performance stability by leveraging top-tier NAND components that meet HPE's strict qualification standards, making it an ideal choice for data centers looking to enhance their storage density without transitioning to more expensive NVMe architectures.

Specifically designed for data-intensive retrieval, the P40498-B21 features a Read Intensive (RI) endurance profile with an endurance rating of approximately 0.80 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD). This SSD is highly optimized for environments where workloads consist primarily of data reads, such as boot/swap volumes, web servers, active archiving, and analytical read-caching.

The integration into the SFF BC (Small Form Factor Basic Carrier) ensures native compatibility with the latest HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 server chassis, providing superior mechanical fitment and airflow.

The P40498-B21 prioritizes data integrity and security through HPE Digitally Signed Firmware (DS), which authenticates the drive software to prevent malicious attacks and unauthorized tampering.

To aid IT administrators in proactive data center management, the drive supports the HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge tool. This allows for real-time monitoring of the SSD's cumulative writes and remaining functional lifespan via iLO, effectively reducing the risk of unexpected hardware failure.

With over 3.35 million hours of rigorous testing, this 960GB SATA SSD delivers the reliability required for 24/7 business operations.

This SSD is bundled with the Basic Carrier (BC), which is designed exclusively for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. It is not compatible with the Smart Carrier (SC) slots found in legacy Gen9 or standard Gen10 servers.

The Multi Vendor program allows HPE to offer longer SKU lifecycles and immediate supply availability. Regardless of the internal NAND manufacturer, HPE guarantees that the drive will meet or exceed the published performance and firmware standards.

We adhere to strict industrial standards, sealing each unit in a custom-fit anti-static (ESD) bag. The drive is then secured within high-density, shock-absorbent foam inserts inside a rigid cardboard box to prevent damage from vibration or static discharge.

Orders are typically dispatched within 24 business hours. We provide expedited worldwide delivery via DHL, FedEx, and UPS Express. Transit to major global hubs usually takes 3-5 business days, and real-time tracking is provided for every shipment.