Name: 868818-K21 HP 480GB MLC SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD
Brand: HP
SKU: 868818-K21
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 480GB Multi-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive offers a balanced solution for environments needing quick access to large amounts of data. It fits well in both servers and workstations, delivering steady read speeds through a reliable SATA interface without the need for specialized hardware.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	868818-K21

Technical Information
Capacity	480GB
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This 480GB Multi-Level Cell SATA solid-state drive is built for environments requiring consistent read performance with efficient storage capacity. Its SATA 6Gb/s interface supports quick access to data and smooth operation in systems where read speed is critical. Often found in servers and workstations running data-heavy applications, this SSD suits IT professionals and system administrators who need reliable storage solutions with balanced endurance. Its 2.5-inch size makes it compatible with a wide range of hardware setups. Key Features High-capacity 480GB storage suited for sizable datasets MLC technology balances performance with endurance for read-heavy tasks Supports SATA III 6Gb/s interface for quick data transfer Compact 2.5-inch format fits common drive bays Designed to handle frequent read operations efficiently This solid-state drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems where rapid read access can improve overall application responsiveness. It plays an important role in setups that prioritize data retrieval speed over write performance.

Use Cases
The HP 480GB MLC SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD is well-suited for IT environments that require sustained read performance and reliability without the complexity of NVMe solutions. It is ideal for server and workstation deployments where fast access to read-heavy data sets improves overall system responsiveness and data throughput. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in SMB data centers that demand consistent read speeds for multiple virtual machines. Deploying in web servers hosting high-traffic applications to handle large volumes of read requests efficiently. Accelerating content delivery networks’ edge nodes by optimizing retrieval of cached media files. Enhancing database query performance in enterprise IT environments with predominantly read-intensive workloads. Integrating into backup and archival systems where rapid data retrieval speeds reduce recovery times. This SSD enables organizations to maintain operational efficiency by delivering reliable read performance within existing SATA infrastructures. Its form factor and interface compatibility allow scalable integration across various server and workstation platforms without extensive hardware modifications.

868818-K21 HP 480GB MLC SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD

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