Description
HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA - Read Intensive
The HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive is a purpose-built, energy-efficient upgrade designed to elevate performance in servers, desktops, and workstations while preserving reliability. With a compact 2.5" form factor and a SATA interface, this read-intensive SSD offers a balanced blend of fast data access, solid endurance, and scalable capacity that fits seamlessly into mainstream and enterprise environments. Ideal for operating system deployments, caching layers, and read-heavy workloads, this drive delivers consistent throughput, low latency, and reduced power draw—helping you maximize productivity without sacrificing efficiency. HPE’s engineering focuses on reliability and predictable performance, making this SSD a solid choice for data centers, remote offices, and growing IT environments that demand dependable, high-clarity storage for frequent read operations.
- Performance tailored for read-intensive workloads: This 480 GB SSD is engineered to deliver rapid data access, low latency, and steady read throughput for OS boots, application loading, caching, and read-heavy databases. Because many workloads rely on fast reads rather than writes, the drive optimizes sequential and random read performance to keep critical services responsive. In practical terms, you’ll notice snappier system responsiveness, faster application launches, and accelerated data retrieval during peak usage periods. The result is a smoother user experience and a more efficient IT footprint, especially in environments where read speed directly influences productivity.
- Reliability you can depend on: Built with enterprise-grade design principles, the HPE 480 GB Read Intensive SSD prioritizes data integrity and consistent operation under load. The solid-state construction eliminates moving parts, reducing vibration sensitivity and mechanical wear compared to traditional hard drives. This translates into better long-term reliability, lower maintenance overhead, and improved suitability for dense server configurations, virtualization hosts, and workloads that demand predictable performance over time. With robust error detection and correction mechanisms, you gain confidence that essential data remains accessible even during sustained read activity.
- Energy efficiency for modern data centers: Power efficiency is a core advantage of SSD technology, and this HPE model is designed to minimize energy consumption without sacrificing speed. Lower idle and active power draw contribute to cooler system temperatures and reduced cooling requirements in high-density racks or compact workstation deployments. The energy-conscious design helps reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by cutting electricity usage and extending the lifespan of cooling infrastructure in data centers, remote offices, and edge installations where efficiency matters as much as performance.
- Easy integration and broad compatibility: This drive uses a standard 2.5" internal form factor with a SATA interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of servers, desktops, and embedded systems. It’s a straightforward upgrade path for existing SATA-enabled environments, making it simple to replace older storage or add fast read-optimized capacity to accelerate operating systems, desktops, and cached workloads. The familiar interface and dimensions enable quick installation in designated drive bays, hot-swap cages (where supported), and cross-platform deployments, allowing IT teams to streamline replacements and scale storage with confidence.
- Versatility and value for diverse workloads: With 480 GB of capacity, this Read Intensive SSD provides ample room for operating systems, frequently used applications, and caching layers, while still fitting comfortably within most budget-conscious upgrade paths. It’s well suited for read-heavy server roles, virtualization hosts where guest OS images benefit from fast reads, and workstation setups that demand responsive performance for day-to-day tasks. The drive pairs practical storage space with reliable speed, delivering a balanced solution for organizations seeking to accelerate performance without overspending on high-capacity, write-intensive designs.
Technical Details of HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 480 GB
- Form Factor: 2.5" internal drive
- Interface: SATA (6 Gb/s)
- Drive Type: Read Intensive SSD
- Workload Focus: Optimized for read-dominant operations and caching scenarios
- Design Philosophy: Enterprise-grade reliability with energy-efficient operation
How to Install HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive
- Power down the system completely and unplug it from the power source. Ground yourself to prevent static discharge before handling any internal components.
- Open the computer or server chassis and locate an available 2.5" drive bay or a compatible drive caddy. Remove any existing drive if you are performing a replacement, following your hardware vendor’s guidance for safe removal.
- Prepare the HPE SSD for installation by aligning it with the mounting holes in the drive tray or cage. Secure the drive with the appropriate screws so it sits firmly in the bay and does not wobble during operation.
- Connect the SATA data cable to the SSD and to an available SATA port on the motherboard or controller card. Attach the SATA power connector from the power supply to the SSD. Ensure the connections are snug to prevent intermittent connectivity.
- Power on the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup. Confirm that the new drive is detected by the system. If this drive will host an operating system, proceed with the OS installation or clone your existing OS to the new drive. If used as a data or cache drive, format or initialize it as needed within your operating system’s disk management utility, then configure partitions and file systems.
- Perform any required firmware updates or driver installations as recommended by your hardware vendor to ensure optimal compatibility and stability. Once configured, monitor drive health and performance using standard system tools to verify that the SSD is functioning correctly within your storage topology.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the capacity of this drive? The HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive provides 480 gigabytes of storage for operating systems, applications, caches, and data that benefits from fast Read performance.
- What interface does it use? It uses a standard SATA interface (6 Gb/s), allowing broad compatibility with most desktops, laptops, and servers that support 2.5" SATA drives.
- Is this drive suitable for read-intensive workloads? Yes. It is explicitly designed for read-heavy workloads, delivering improved read throughput and lower latency for tasks such as OS loading, caching, and data retrieval from read-dominant applications.
- Can I use it in servers and desktops alike? Absolutely. The 2.5" form factor and SATA interface make it a versatile upgrade for servers, workstation PCs, and other systems with available 2.5" bays and SATA connections.
- What about warranty and support? Warranty terms for SSDs vary by vendor and region. When purchasing, check the product listing or contact the retailer or HPE channel partner for the exact warranty duration and support options available for your region.
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