HPE 480GB SATA 6G Value Endurance SSD SFF (717971-B21)

With sequential reads up to 500 MB/s and 60,000 random read IOPS, this HPE 480GB SATA 6G Value Endurance SFF SSD delivers responsive performance for read-intensive workloads in ProLiant G8-G10 servers. The 2.5-inch small form factor with Smart Carrier enables hot-swap deployment in standard SFF drive bays.

Overview

Engineered for value endurance, this drive pairs 480GB of TLC NAND with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, balancing cost and reliability for boot, web serving, and archival applications. It is designed for 1 DWPD over 3 years, with a 2 million hour MTBF for dependable operation.

What stands out

• 480GB capacity in 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• SATA 6Gb/s interface with up to 500 MB/s sequential reads
• Value Endurance (VE) with 1 DWPD for 3 years
• Smart Carrier design for hot-swap in ProLiant servers
• Low active power consumption of approximately 3.5 W

Technical details

• Sequential read speed: up to 500 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 450 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB): up to 60,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB): up to 10,000
• NAND flash type: TLC
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Our verdict

A solid value-endurance SSD for read-heavy server workloads, offering HPE compatibility and hot-swap convenience in a proven SFF form factor.