Detailed Specifications
HPE P40496-B21 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD
Overview
The HPE P40496-B21 is an enterprise-grade Solid State Drive engineered for reliability and performance in specific server environments. As a 240GB SATA drive in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), it is designed for HPE ProLiant servers where read operations significantly outnumber write operations. It directly addresses the need for a cost-effective yet robust storage solution for boot drives, web servers, and read-caching applications that demand consistent and rapid data access. This drive's architecture is optimized for read-intensive workloads, offering a durable and predictable lifespan under its intended usage model. Its SATA 6Gb/s interface provides a stable and widely compatible connection, ensuring solid performance without the cost premium of higher-tier SAS interfaces. The inclusion of Digitally Signed Firmware from HPE adds a critical layer of security, verifying that the drive's code is authentic and untampered with, thus protecting the system from firmware-based attacks. Designed for seamless integration into modern data centers, the P40496-B21 comes bundled with an HPE Basic Carrier (BC) for a secure fit and proper thermal management within ProLiant server bays. Its hot-pluggable nature allows for installation or replacement without needing to power down the server, a crucial feature for maintaining uptime in mission-critical systems. Management is simplified through HPE server utilities, which can monitor drive health and lifespan.
