HPE DC S3500 480GB Enterprise SSD (717968-002)

Equipment Overview

The HPE DC S3500 is an enterprise-class server solid-state drive (SSD) engineered for deployment in servers, storage arrays, and corporate data storage systems. It is designed to handle elevated write workloads and continuous 24×7 operation in demanding server infrastructure environments. This model provides 480 GB of storage capacity, making it suitable for high-availability and performance-critical applications.

Main Parameters

• Part Number (PN): 717968-002
• Brand: HPE
• Model: HPE DC S3500
• Capacity: 480 GB
• Class: Enterprise (24×7)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (based on standard server SSD design for this series)

Key Advantages

This drive is built for sustained performance under continuous heavy write loads, ensuring reliability in round-the-clock enterprise operations. It includes power-loss protection (PLP) to safeguard data integrity during unexpected power failures, along with a high write endurance rating measured in DWPD (drive writes per day). These features make it a preferred choice for mission-critical server and storage environments.

Compatibility & Integration

The HPE DC S3500 is intended for integration into HPE server platforms and storage systems supporting enterprise SSDs. It operates with standard server backplanes and RAID controllers compatible with this drive series; exact compatibility should be verified against the specific server or storage enclosure model. The drive adheres to enterprise-grade standards for 24×7 workloads.