600GB 15K LFF SAS HD Kit for HP - P40431-B21

Meet a production-grade storage solution built for demanding data centers and mission-critical workloads. The 600GB 15K LFF SAS HD Kit for HP, model P40431-B21, represents enterprise-class reliability combined with the speed and efficiency that data-intensive environments demand. Designed to fit HP servers and storage arrays, this kit brings together high-performance 15,000 RPM SAS drives with a 3.5-inch LFF (large form factor) form factor, delivering a balance of capacity, throughput, and resilience that helps you accelerate database transactions, virtualization tasks, and large-scale storage operations. This kit embodies the principle of enterprise-class reliability and power-efficient performance that specialists in data centers rely on to keep systems online and workloads running smoothly.

From transactional databases to OLTP workloads, the 600GB capacity per drive paired with 15K RPM speed delivers strong IOPS and low latency, helping you meet service-level objectives without compromising on density. The SAS interface offers robust data integrity features and high-throughput pathways that align with HP backplanes and RAID controllers, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy multi-user workloads. The LFF 3.5-inch format enables dense rack deployment, so you can maximize capacity in existing servers and storage shelves while maintaining straightforward maintenance and replacement procedures. Administrators appreciate the drive’s hot-swappable capability, which minimizes downtime during maintenance windows and enables rapid recovery in the event of a drive failure.

In enterprise environments, uptime and predictability are paramount. This HD Kit is engineered to deliver dependable operation under continuous load, contributing to improved overall system reliability. The kit’s design emphasizes not just raw speed but also sustained performance, steady thermal behavior, and resilience in the face of demanding workloads. Whether you’re supporting a busy SQL Server environment, a virtualization cluster, or a dense storage pool, this 600GB 15K SAS drive kit provides the core performance characteristics you need while aligning with HP’s ecosystem for straightforward deployment and ongoing support. It’s a practical choice for capacity optimization that doesn’t force you to trade away speed, reliability, or manageability.

The HP-compatible P40431-B21 kit is crafted to integrate smoothly with HP servers and storage arrays, simplifying procurement, installation, and ongoing maintenance. The hot-swappable tray design minimizes disruption by allowing drive replacement without a full system shutdown, supporting service-level agreements that require rapid recovery from drive failures. In addition to the performance benefits, these drives are engineered with data-center realities in mind—constant operation, rapid rebuilds in RAID configurations, and predictable performance as data grows. This combination of reliability, speed, and HP compatibility makes the kit a strong option for organizations pursuing efficient, scalable storage for performance-sensitive workloads.

For data centers focused on cost-per-IOP, energy efficiency, and predictable serviceability, the 600GB 15K LFF SAS HD Kit for HP delivers a compelling value proposition. It aligns with capacity-optimized deployments while preserving the performance needed for real-time data processing, analytics pre-aggregation, and hot data access. In short, this kit is a robust building block for HP environments that demand a reliable, high-speed, enterprise-class hard drive solution, offering a proven path to faster compute cycles and improved storage utilization across demanding, 24x7 workloads.

• Enterprise-grade reliability for 24x7 workloads: Built to endure continuous operation in data centers, this drive kit is designed to minimize failure rates and support steady transaction throughput across long service lifetimes.
• 600GB capacity at 15K RPM for high IOPS: The combination of 600GB per drive with 15,000 revolutions per minute delivers strong transactional performance and low latency, ideal for databases, virtualization, and time-sensitive applications.
• Fast SAS data transfer and HP compatibility: SAS interfaces provide robust data integrity and high-throughput opportunities, ensuring reliable performance when paired with HP backplanes, controllers, and storage fabrics.
• 3.5-inch LFF form factor with hot-swappable trays: The enterprise drive ships in a 3.5" tray designed for rapid replacement, minimizing downtime in dense, capacity-heavy servers and storage arrays.
• HP P40431-B21 compatibility and deployment-ready design: Specifically configured for HP environments, this kit simplifies procurement, installation, and ongoing maintenance within HP server and storage ecosystems.

Technical Details of 600GB 15K LFF SAS HD Kit for HP - P40431-B21

• SKU: P40431-B21
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Capacity: 600 GB
• Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
• Interface: SAS
• Drive Type: Enterprise-class hard drive
• Hot-Swap Tray: Yes
• Compatibility: HP servers and storage arrays

How to install 600GB 15K LFF SAS HD Kit for HP - P40431-B21

Install this kit in compatible HP systems by following these general steps:

1. Power down the server or storage array and disconnect from power, or place the system in maintenance mode if your equipment supports it.

2. Locate an available drive bay in the HP chassis and remove any insert or blank tray as required to make space for the new drive kit.

3. Align the drive kit with the backplane guides and slide it in until it seats securely, ensuring the hot-swap connector engages properly.

4. Reconnect any required data and power connections to the drive backplane and verify the tray is firmly mounted in the chassis.

5. Reattach the system bezel if applicable, power the system back on, and enter the HP management interface or RAID controller utility to initialize and format the drive as needed.

6. Confirm the drive is online and reporting a healthy status, then monitor for any rebuild activity or alerts within the RAID controller or OS storage management tools.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the purpose of this kit? A: It provides a 600GB, 15K RPM SAS hard drive kit designed for HP environments, enabling high-speed, reliable storage within HP servers and storage arrays.
• Q: Is the drive hot-swappable? A: Yes. The kit uses a hot-swappable 3.5-inch tray that supports rapid replacement with minimal downtime.
• Q: What workloads is this kit best suited for? A: It is well suited for demanding, high-transaction workloads such as OLTP databases, virtualization, and data-intensive applications that require fast, reliable storage access.
• Q: Is the kit compatible with HP ProLiant servers? A: Yes. The P40431-B21 kit is designed to be compatible with HP servers and storage solutions, simplifying deployment within HP ecosystems.
• Q: What kind of maintenance or warranty support can I expect? A: Warranty and service terms vary by vendor and HP integration; please refer to your procurement agreement and HP support for exact coverage details.