HPE P40498-B21 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD

HPE P40498-B21

960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD

The HPE P40498-B21 is a high-performance **960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD)** designed for enterprise applications that are dominated by data retrieval. This 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) SSD is an ideal storage solution for web servers, read-heavy databases, boot/OS drives, and data warehousing. It provides a significant performance advantage over traditional hard drives, delivering faster boot times, quicker application loading, and improved overall system responsiveness for applications where a high volume of read operations is the primary task.

This SSD is engineered and rigorously tested by HPE to ensure compatibility and reliability with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers. It comes with a **Basic Carrier (BC)**, which allows for hot-swappable installation, simplifying maintenance and upgrades. The drive's firmware is digitally signed to protect against unauthorized access and malicious attacks, providing an added layer of security for your data.

Features :

The **P40498-B21** is a SATA 6Gb/s SSD, providing a fast and stable interface for data transfer. Its **Read Intensive (RI)** workload rating means it is optimized for applications where the ratio of read operations to write operations is high, offering excellent read performance and long-lasting endurance for these specific use cases. The 960GB capacity provides ample space for an operating system, applications, and a large amount of read-only data. The hot-swap capability makes it easy to replace a failed drive without disrupting server operations, which is crucial for maintaining high availability in a business environment.

Advanced Options :

For IT administrators, selecting the right SSD for a specific workload is key to maximizing both performance and cost-effectiveness. The **HPE P40498-B21** provides a compelling solution for read-heavy applications, where its optimized design delivers superior performance without the higher cost of a write-intensive or mixed-use SSD. This allows businesses to achieve excellent speed and responsiveness for their web servers, data warehousing, or boot environments. The reliability and security features, including the digitally signed firmware, give administrators confidence that their data is protected. By deploying this SSD, organizations can enhance their server performance, improve application efficiency, and reduce downtime for a more productive infrastructure.