Name: P21086-001 HPE 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P21086-001
Price: 229.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-inch SSD is designed to provide reliable and fast storage with easy hot-swap support. It fits well in server environments requiring solid performance for read-intensive tasks, offering a balance of speed and endurance without complicated setups.

General Information
Brand	HPE
Part Number	P21086-001

Technical Information
Capacity	480GB
NAND Flash	Enterprise Multi-level Cell (eMLC)
Memory Technology	Enterprise Multi-level Cell (eMLC)
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Max Sequential Read	550 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	520 MB/s
Random Read	80,000 IOPS (4KB)
Random Write	10,000 IOPS (4KB)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	25.4 x 101.6 x 146 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-inch solid state drive delivers reliable storage performance tailored for read-intensive workloads. It's commonly used in servers where quick access to stored data is crucial, such as databases and virtualization environments. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on this drive to improve response times and durability over traditional hard drives. Key Features Built to handle demanding read-heavy applications with consistent performance Supports hot-plugging for seamless maintenance and upgrades Compatible with existing SATA infrastructure and server chassis Offers improved durability compared to spinning disk drives Reduces power consumption while maintaining speed This SSD is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where reliability and speed matter. Its hot-swappable design helps reduce server downtime during maintenance or drive replacement, making it a practical choice for busy data centers. The drive’s solid-state nature also makes it less prone to mechanical failure, extending system uptime and stability.

Use Cases
The HPE 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch SSD is typically deployed in server environments where reliable, fast storage is critical for operational continuity. It is ideal for IT infrastructures requiring hot-swap capabilities to minimize downtime, such as data centers and enterprise server rooms managing read-intensive workloads. How It's Used: Accelerating read-heavy database applications in enterprise IT environments to enhance query response times. Providing fast storage expansion for virtualization hosts in rack deployments to support multiple virtual machines. Enabling quick replacement and upgrade cycles in data centers maintaining 24/7 uptime with hot-pluggable drives. Serving as cache devices within hyper-converged infrastructure setups to improve overall system performance. Supporting remote or branch office servers where ease of maintenance and minimal disruption are essential. This SSD facilitates efficient storage management by allowing seamless integration into existing server architectures, supporting scalability while maintaining high performance. Its hot-pluggable design and compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays ensure that IT teams can perform maintenance and upgrades without impacting critical workflows.

P21086-001 HPE 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch SSD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases