HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD
Brand: HPE | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: HPE-P49048-B21 | Part #: P49048-B21 | MPN: P49048-B21
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About the HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD
The HPE P49048-B21 delivers 1.6TB of mixed-use endurance in a compact SFF form factor, engineered for write-intensive workloads that demand elevated DWPD performance beyond read-optimized alternatives. This SAS 12G Multi Vendor SSD combines dual-port connectivity with HPE's validated firmware baseline, making it an ideal choice for storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing enterprise flash across heterogeneous SAS environments.
Built for HPE ProLiant Gen9 through Gen11 servers, HPE Synergy, and Apollo platforms, the P49048-B21 integrates seamlessly with HPE Smart Array and MR Series SAS/SATA controllers while delivering real-time health telemetry and predictive failure monitoring via HPE iLO. Self-encrypting drive (SED) capability, backward compatibility with SAS 24G infrastructure, and Small Carrier (SC) mounting ensure flexible deployment across generations of HPE compute and storage systems. The drive operates reliably across the full 0°C to 70°C enterprise temperature band, meeting the thermal demands of modern data center environments.
Key Specifications
- Part Number: P49048-B21
- Capacity: 1.6 TB
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (SAS 12G), backward compatible with SAS 24G
- Form Factor: SFF 2.5-inch with Small Carrier (SC)
- Drive Classification: Mixed Use with elevated DWPD rating
- Port Configuration: Dual Port (SAS)
- Platform Support: HPE ProLiant Gen9, Gen10, Gen10 Plus, Gen11; HPE Synergy; HPE Apollo
- Controller Compatibility: HPE Smart Array and MR Series SAS/SATA controllers
- Security: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | HPE-P49048-B21 |
| Part Number | P49048-B21 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 1.6TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Interface | SAS 24Gb/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | P49048-B21 |
| Drive Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Capacity | 1.6 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s (SAS 12G) |
| Interface Compatibility | SAS 12G / SAS 24G |
| Form Factor | SFF (Small Form Factor) 2.5-inch |
| Carrier Type | SC (Small Carrier) |
| Drive Classification | Mixed Use (MU) |
| SSD Category | Multi Vendor SSD |
| Endurance Rating | Mixed Use — elevated DWPD relative to read-intensive class |
| Port Configuration | Dual Port (SAS) |
| Platform Compatibility | HPE ProLiant Gen9 / Gen10 / Gen10 Plus / Gen11, HPE Synergy, HPE Apollo |
| Controller Compatibility | HPE Smart Array and MR Series SAS/SATA controllers |
| Management Integration | HPE iLO health telemetry and predictive failure monitoring |
| Firmware | HPE-validated unified firmware baseline (Multi Vendor) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C (standard enterprise SSD operating range) |
| Encryption | Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) — verify against HPE QuickSpecs for specific security feature set |
| QuickSpecs Validation | Yes — HPE QuickSpecs validated |
Frequently Asked Questions about HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD
What does the HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD do?
At 1.6TB, the HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12G/24G interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD?
Key specifications for the HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD: capacity 1.6TB; form factor SFF (2.5in); interface SAS 12G/24G; 3 to 5 years (HPE manufacturer) support; new condition. Manufacturer part number P49048-B21. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD compatible with my infrastructure?
The HPE P49048-B21 - HPE 1.6TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SC Multi Vendor SSD uses a SAS 12G/24G interface in a SFF (2.5in) 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.