HPE SSD 480GB SATA 6G Value Endurance SFF Smart Carrier 717971-S21

With 60,000 random read IOPS and a 500 MB/s sequential read speed, this HPE 480GB SATA 6G Value Endurance SFF Smart Carrier SSD delivers responsive performance for read-intensive workloads in ProLiant servers.

Overview

The HPE 480GB SATA 6G Value Endurance SFF Smart Carrier SSD (model 717971-S21) is a 2.5-inch small form factor solid state drive designed for enterprise environments. It features a SATA 6Gb/s interface and comes with the HPE Smart Carrier for easy installation and hot-swap capability. The drive uses 3D TLC NAND flash and is rated for 0.5 drive writes per day over 5 years, making it suitable for read-intensive applications.

What stands out

• 480 GB capacity with 3D TLC NAND for cost-effective endurance
• High random read performance: 60,000 IOPS (4KB)
• Sequential speeds up to 500 MB/s read and 400 MB/s write
• HPE Smart Carrier (SC) for tool-less installation in compatible ProLiant servers
• Hot-swappable design for minimal downtime
• Low power consumption: 1.3 W idle, 2.5 W active read, 4.5 W active write

Technical details

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Drive type: SSD (Value Endurance)
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• Hot swappable: Yes
• Sequential read: 500 MB/s
• Sequential write: 400 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB): 60,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB): 10,000
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• DWPD: 0.5 (5 years)
• NAND: 3D TLC
• Power (idle): 1.3 W
• Power (active read): 2.5 W
• Power (active write): 4.5 W
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, Gen10
• Data encryption: No

Our verdict

A reliable enterprise SSD for read-intensive workloads, offering solid performance and HPE integration at a reasonable cost.