HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Mixed Use

The HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive is a purpose-built 2.5-inch internal SATA SSD designed to elevate performance, reliability, and efficiency in enterprise environments. Built for mixed-use workloads, it blends high IOPS, low latency, and robust endurance to power modern data centers, cloud platforms, analytics pipelines, and highly transactional databases. With enterprise-grade firmware, advanced wear leveling, and data integrity features, this drive delivers consistent performance under dense workloads while helping lower total cost of ownership through power efficiency and long-term endurance. Its 2.5-inch form factor and SATA/600 interface enable straightforward upgrades in servers, storage arrays, and workstations, making it a practical choice for organizations modernizing storage without a major infrastructure overhaul. Whether you’re accelerating big data analytics, accelerating cloud services, or optimizing active archiving and data warehousing, this mixed-use SSD is engineered to help teams obtain faster insights, quicker transactions, and more responsive applications.

• Ultra-responsive performance for mixed workloads: Designed to deliver high IOPS and low latency across diverse tasks—from random reads to sequential writes—so analytical queries, BI dashboards, and database operations run faster. The drive’s intelligent controller and firmware optimize parallelism, maintain steady throughput as queue depths vary, and help applications meet strict service-level agreements without sacrificing reliability.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance: Engineered for continuous operation in demanding data-center environments, with robust error correction, wear leveling, and data integrity safeguards. This means longer drive life under mixed-use workloads, fewer unplanned outages, and predictable performance, enabling teams to rely on storage for mission-critical workloads and virtualization platforms.
• Efficient power and cooling for lower TCO: Optimized for reduced active power consumption and thermal output, supporting higher data-density deployments and lower cooling costs. In cloud deployments and on-premise clusters, this efficiency translates into lower energy bills and improved overall data-center economics without compromising performance.
• Easy deployment in standard 2.5-inch bays: The familiar 2.5-inch form factor and SATA interface simplify upgrades or expansions in servers, workstations, and storage arrays. It slots into common drive trays and backplanes, enabling quick, non-disruptive installation with minimal configuration changes required.
• Optimized for data-intensive tasks: Ideal for big data analytics, cloud services, active archiving, database workloads, and data warehousing. By accelerating access to hot datasets and frequently accessed data, it helps teams deliver timely insights, faster reports, and improved user experiences across analytics, business intelligence, and transactional applications.

Technical Details of HPE 480 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Mixed Use

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SATA Solid State Drive
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Drive Type: Mixed Use Solid State Drive
• Target Workloads: Big data analytics, cloud computing, active archiving, database applications, data warehousing

How to install HPE 480 GB SATA SSD

• Power down the system and unplug from power. Follow your equipment’s safety procedures and anti-static guidelines.
• Back up important data before installation to prevent any data loss during the upgrade.
• Access the drive bay or server tray. Remove the existing drive if replacing, or prepare an empty bay for the new SSD. Align the 2.5-inch drive with the mounting holes and secure it in place using the appropriate screws or tray mechanism.
• Connect the SATA data cable to the drive and attach the SATA power connector from the server or power supply. Ensure cables are firmly seated and not stressed.
• Power on the system and enter BIOS/UEFI to confirm the new drive is detected. Configure boot order or host adapter settings as needed, then initialize, partition, and format the drive within the operating system or storage management utility.
• Install any recommended firmware updates and the latest storage drivers or management tools to optimize performance and monitor health, endurance, and SMART attributes over the drive’s lifecycle.

Frequently asked questions

• What capacity is this SSD? 480 GB of usable storage capacity. Actual available capacity may be slightly less due to over-provisioning and system files.
• What interface does it use? SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600) in a standard 2.5-inch form factor for easy installation in most servers, workstations, and storage arrays.
• Is this drive suitable for mixed-use workloads? Yes. It is designed for mixed-use workloads, providing a balance of performance and endurance suitable for analytics, cloud services, active archiving, and database applications.
• Where can I install it? In systems with a 2.5-inch drive bay and SATA interface, including many enterprise servers, workplace PCs, and storage solutions.
• Do I need special tools or firmware to install? No special tools beyond standard drive installation hardware. Use the latest firmware and drivers as recommended by your hardware vendor for best results.