Name: 720478-B21 HPE 500W Flex Slot Platinum Hot-Plug Power Supply
Brand: HPE
SKU: 720478-B21
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HPE ISS 720478-B21 500W Flex Slot Platinum Power Supply delivers high-efficiency, hot-swappable power for ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. Built for dense rack deployments, it combines performance, flexibility, and energy savings in a compact, serviceable form.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	720478-B21
Product Type	Server Power Supply
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Input Voltage	100-240V AC
Input Frequency	50-60 Hz
Max. Output Power	500W
Efficiency Rating	80 Plus Platinum
Hot Swappable	Yes
Redundant Support	No
Cooling Type	Active Fan
Modularity	Non-Modular
rail_design	Single 12V Rail
Number of Fans	1

Compatibility
Compatible For	ProLiant DL360 G9, DL380 G9, ML350 G9

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Certifications and Environmental
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	cURus, CE

Product Description
The HPE ISS 720478-B21 500W Flex Slot Power Supply is engineered for high-efficiency, scalable power delivery in enterprise-level HPE ProLiant servers. Its modular Flex Slot design ensures compatibility and ease of maintenance in dense server environments. Key Features Delivers 500 Watts of reliable, continuous power High-efficiency 80 Plus Platinum rating reduces energy costs Hot-pluggable for uninterrupted server uptime Compact Flex Slot form factor conserves space Supports dynamic power scaling for optimized performance Ideal for data centers, virtualization environments, and enterprise infrastructures where uptime, energy efficiency, and modular scalability are mission-critical.

Use Cases
The HPE 720478-B21 500-Watt Flex Slot Platinum Hot Plug Power Supply is primarily utilized in enterprise-grade data centers and IT infrastructures running HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It is particularly beneficial for IT administrators managing dense rack environments who require high availability and efficient power delivery to support demanding workloads. How It's Used: Powering virtualization hosts in medium to large enterprise data centers to ensure uninterrupted compute resources. Supporting storage clusters that demand reliable and efficient power for high-throughput data access. Deploying in edge computing scenarios where space and power efficiency are critical. Enabling rapid power supply replacement in colocation facilities to minimize downtime during maintenance. Integrating within SMB IT environments that require scalable and energy-efficient power solutions. This power supply supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent and hot-swappable power, which reduces downtime and enables scalable growth in high-density server deployments. Its energy-efficient design aligns with performance demands while helping optimize power consumption across critical IT infrastructures.