HPE P40496-B21 Read Intensive SATA SSD 240GB

HPE P40496-B21

Read Intensive SATA SSD 240GB

The HPE P40496-B21 is a high-performance **240GB Read Intensive SATA Solid State Drive (SSD)** designed for enterprise applications that are dominated by read operations. This 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) SSD is an ideal storage solution for web servers, read-heavy databases, and boot/OS drives where a high volume of data retrieval is the primary task. It provides a significant performance advantage over traditional hard drives, delivering faster boot times, quicker application loading, and improved overall system responsiveness. It's built to provide a reliable and efficient storage foundation for your HPE server infrastructure.

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 **P40496-B21** is a SATA 6Gb/s SSD, providing a fast and stable interface for data transfer. Its **Read Intensive** workload rating means it is optimized for applications where the ratio of read operations to write operations is high, offering excellent read performance and endurance for these specific use cases. The 240GB capacity is suitable for an operating system, application data, or a small database. 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 P40496-B21** provides a compelling solution for read-heavy applications, where its optimized design delivers superior performance without the higher cost of a write-intensive 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.