HPE P40498-B21 960GB SATA Read Intensive SSD for Gen10+

Equipment Overview

The HPE P40498-B21 is a 960GB enterprise-class solid-state drive engineered for read-intensive workloads in mission-critical server environments. Designed in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) with a SATA 6G interface, this SSD delivers reliable performance for boot, application, and virtualized workloads. The drive is pre-mounted in hot-plug carrier trays, enabling tool-less installation and serviceability in compatible HPE ProLiant Gen10+ server platforms. It is optimized for consistent read performance and low latency in demanding data center operations.

Main Parameters

• Part Number: P40498-B21
• Drive Type: SSD
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (SFF) with hot-plug carrier
• Capacity (Nominal): 960 GB; usable capacity 894 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Maximum External Data Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s
• Workload Type: Read Intensive

Key Advantages

This drive is selected for enterprise deployments requiring dependable read-oriented storage, such as OS boot volumes, web servers, and content delivery. The hot-plug design minimizes downtime during maintenance, while the SFF form factor maximizes drive density per chassis. HPE qualification ensures firmware and hardware compatibility, reducing integration risk in large-scale infrastructure.

Compatibility & Integration

The HPE P40498-B21 is exclusively compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10+ server platforms. It adheres to standard SATA 6Gb/s specifications, ensuring straightforward integration into supported HPE drive cages and backplanes. The drive ships with HPE Gen10+ specific carrier components for proper alignment and thermal management within the server enclosure.