Name: 869378-K21 HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD
Brand: HP
SKU: 869378-K21
Price: 212.76 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive offers dependable storage specifically tailored for read-heavy enterprise tasks. It fits into standard 2.5-inch drive bays and connects via SATA, providing a straightforward upgrade for servers and workstations that need faster data access without changing existing infrastructure.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	869378-K21

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

Physical Characteristics
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 480GB SATA solid state drive is built to handle environments where read operations happen frequently, such as database servers or virtual desktop infrastructures. It fits into a standard 2.5-inch drive bay, making it easy to integrate into many server setups or high-performance workstations. Often found in data centers or enterprise IT environments, this SSD helps improve access times and reduces latency compared to traditional hard drives. IT professionals and system administrators use drives like this to enhance system responsiveness and reliability when managing read-heavy applications. Key Features High-capacity 480GB storage for ample data space Reliable SATA 6Gb/s connection for fast data transfer 2.5-inch size compatible with common server and workstation bays Engineered for read-intensive tasks to maintain steady performance Robust design suited for continuous operation in demanding setups This SSD is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and office environments where quick access to large datasets is crucial. It plays a key role in keeping systems running smoothly by reducing bottlenecks associated with slower storage media.

Use Cases
The HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD is designed for enterprise environments that demand consistent and rapid read access to data. It is ideal for IT infrastructures where read-heavy workloads predominate, such as data analytics, virtualization, and content delivery systems. How It's Used: Accelerating read operations in virtualization environments to improve VM boot and application launch times in enterprise data centers. Enhancing performance in storage clusters that prioritize frequent data retrieval over write activity, such as database query acceleration. Supporting remote office servers requiring reliable, consistent read throughput on existing SATA infrastructure. Optimizing caching layers in content delivery networks (CDNs) to streamline access to frequently requested files. Facilitating read-intensive workloads in SMB IT environments where cost-effective storage upgrades are needed without altering hardware configurations. This SSD supports operational efficiency by providing stable read performance and compatibility with existing SATA-based systems, enabling scalable storage solutions that maintain data access speed in read-centric applications.

869378-K21 HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch SSD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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