HPE 960GB SFF 6G SAS Read Intensive SSD (P40506-B21)

What It Is

The HPE P40506-B21 is a 960GB solid-state drive (SSD) in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF), engineered for read-intensive workloads in enterprise servers. It features a 6G SAS interface and is supplied as a hot-plug unit in a carrier tray. This model is exclusively compatible with HP ProLiant Gen10+ server platforms, ensuring seamless integration and operational reliability.

Technical Details

• Part Number (MPN): P40506-B21
• Drive Type: SSD (solid-state drive)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)
• Nominal Capacity: 960 GB
• Usable Capacity: 894 GB
• Interface: SAS (6G) with hot-plug connector
• Maximum External Data Transfer Rate: 1200 MB/s
• Quantity: 1 unit
• Intended Use: Server deployment (HP ProLiant Gen10+ only)

Configuration & Options

• Supplied as a single drive unit with integrated carrier tray for hot-swap installation.
• Designed for read-intensive application profiles, optimized for high-frequency data retrieval tasks.
• Compatible exclusively with HP ProLiant Gen10+ server systems; no cross-generation support.
• No additional mounting hardware or adapters required for standard SFF bays.
• Alternative capacities or interface variants are not offered under this MPN.

Operating Conditions

This SSD is intended for deployment in enterprise data centers and server rooms, specifically within HP ProLiant Gen10+ chassis. It is suited for mission-critical business workloads that demand consistent read performance and reliable data access. The hot-plug design allows for maintenance or replacement without server downtime, making it suitable for 24/7 operational environments. Typical use cases include boot drives, application acceleration, and frequently accessed data storage.