Name: 816962-004 HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Mixed Use-3 Hot-Pluggable SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: 816962-004
Price: 516.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 960GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Mixed Use-3 Hot-Pluggable SFF 2.5-Inch SSD is designed for enterprise blade servers, particularly the ProLiant BL420c Gen9. It provides a balance of capacity and durability suited for mixed workloads, fitting neatly into compact server environments where uptime and performance are critical.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	816962-004

Technical Information
Capacity	960GB
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Max Sequential Read	560 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	520 MB/s
Random Read	100,000 IOPS (4K)
Random Write	35,000 IOPS (4K)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	15 x 69.85 x 100.2 mm
Weight	3.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 960GB SATA solid-state drive is built for demanding mixed-use environments where both read and write performance matter. It is commonly found in HP ProLiant BL420c Gen9 blade servers, providing reliable and fast storage for enterprise applications. IT professionals and data center technicians often rely on these drives to enhance server responsiveness and reduce bottlenecks. Key Features MLC flash designed to handle a balance of read/write operations Supports up to SATA 6Gb/s transfer speeds for efficient data handling Compact 2.5-inch SFF format fits blade server configurations Hot-pluggable design allows swaps without downtime Engineered specifically to work seamlessly with ProLiant BL420c Gen9 systems In practice, these drives are deployed in data centers running virtualization, databases, or mixed workload applications. Their endurance and speed help maintain smooth operation over heavy use cycles. They play a key role in minimizing latency and boosting overall server performance.

Use Cases
The 816962-004 HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Mixed Use-3 Hot-Pluggable SSD is tailored for enterprise blade server environments where mixed workload performance and reliable data access are priorities. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures requiring compact, high-capacity storage with easy serviceability, such as data centers running virtualization or hybrid application loads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in data centers that demand consistent I/O performance across diverse guest operating systems. Deployments in enterprise IT environments running mixed transactional and analytical workloads on ProLiant BL420c Gen9 servers. Storage expansion in edge computing nodes requiring compact, hot-swappable drives to minimize downtime. Integration into storage clusters where balanced endurance and capacity are necessary for sustained mixed-use operations. Use in remote office or branch server setups where maintaining uptime with easy drive replacement is critical. This SSD enhances operational efficiency within dense server configurations by delivering reliable performance without compromising on drive serviceability. Its design supports scalable storage strategies in complex enterprise IT ecosystems that require balancing capacity, endurance, and maintenance flexibility.

816962-004 HPE 960GB SATA 6Gb/s MLC Mixed Use-3 Hot-Pluggable SSD

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