HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: HPEP40506B21960GBSASRISSD | Part #: P40506-B21 | MPN: P40506-B21
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About the HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD
At 6.8 W active power consumption, the HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD (part number P40506-B21) delivers exceptional power efficiency for dense all-flash array deployments where thermal and electrical budgets are tightly constrained. This enterprise-class drive combines HPE's proven reliability with TLC NAND architecture, sequential read throughput up to 2200 MB/s, and random read performance of 370,000 IOPS to accelerate read-heavy workloads across mission-critical infrastructure.
Built in a 2.5-inch small form factor with SAS 12Gb/s interface and hot-plug support, the P40506-B21 integrates seamlessly into HPE storage arrays and blade systems. The drive carries a 1752 TB total bytes written (TBW) rating with 1 DWPD endurance, backed by SED encryption (TCG Enterprise SSC) for compliance-sensitive environments. Sequential write throughput reaches 1000 MB/s, while random write IOPS deliver up to 55,000—sufficient for mixed I/O patterns in virtualization and database acceleration. The SmartDrive Carrier (SC) simplifies deployment, and operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C ensures reliability across standard data center conditions. Storage architects and IT procurement teams seeking read-optimized capacity without compromising power efficiency will find this 960 GB SSD a strategic choice for next-generation infrastructure refresh cycles.
Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- All-flash arrays and hybrid storage appliances requiring high-density, low-power SSD pools
- Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and hypervisor boot-drive acceleration
- Database read caches and analytics data warehouse hot-tier storage
- Blade server local storage expansion in power-constrained facilities
- High-frequency sequential scan workloads in business intelligence platforms
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | HPEP40506B21960GBSASRISSD |
| Part Number | P40506-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 960GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P40506-B21 |
| Product Name | HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SC SSD |
| Capacity | 960 GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Drive Type | Read Intensive SSD |
| NAND Flash Type | TLC (Triple-Level Cell) |
| Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) | 1 DWPD |
| Total Bytes Written (TBW) | 1752 TB |
| Sequential Read Throughput | Up to 2200 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Throughput | Up to 1000 MB/s |
| Random Read IOPS (4K) | Up to 370,000 IOPS |
| Random Write IOPS (4K) | Up to 55,000 IOPS |
| Logical Sector Size | 512e |
| Hot Plug Support | Yes |
| SmartDrive Carrier | SC (Smart Carrier) |
| Power Consumption (Active) | 6.8 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Encryption Support | SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) — TCG Enterprise SSC |
| Compatible Server Platforms | HPE ProLiant Gen10, Gen10 Plus; HPE Synergy; HPE Apollo |
| HPE Smart Carrier LED | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD
What does the HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD do?
At 960GB, the HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12Gbps interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD?
Key specifications for the HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD: capacity 960GB; form factor 2.5" SFF; interface SAS 12Gbps; new condition; product name HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD; brand HPE; category Hard Drive (NVMe/SSD/HDD); capacity 960GB; form factor 2.5" SFF; interface SAS 12Gbps. Manufacturer part number P40506-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD uses a SAS 12Gbps interface in a 2.5" SFF form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.