HPE 5400M 960 GB Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal SATA (SATA/600) Mixed Use

Upgrade your storage infrastructure with the HPE 5400M 960 GB Solid State Drive. Built for mixed-use workloads, this 2.5-inch internal SSD delivers rapid responsiveness, reliable endurance, and energy-efficient operation that helps maximize uptime in data centers, servers, and workstations. With a generous 960 GB capacity, it provides ample space for operating systems, applications, databases, and frequently accessed data, all while maintaining quiet, cool, and efficient performance. Designed to meet enterprise expectations, the HPE 5400M SSD blends performance, durability, and ease of deployment for a seamless upgrade path from traditional hard drives or older SSDs.

• High reliability for mixed workloads: Engineered to handle a variety of tasks—from boot drives to active databases—without sacrificing consistency or responsiveness, ensuring your critical applications stay fast and available.
• Generous 960 GB capacity: Ample space for OS, applications, virtualization images, and frequently accessed data, reducing the need for frequent tiering or external storage expansion.
• 2.5" internal form factor: A familiar, easy-to-install drive that fits standard server, workstation, and storage arrays without complicated mounting or adapters.
• SATA 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600): Modern transfer speed supports quick data access and faster application loading, delivering solid performance gains over traditional hard drives.
• Energy-efficient design: Optimized power consumption lowers heat output and reduces total cost of ownership, helping to improve data-center efficiency and uptime.

Technical Details of HPE 5400M 960 GB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5" internal solid-state drive
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Drive Type: Mixed Use, suitable for a range of workloads including operating systems, applications, and data-intensive tasks
• Endurance and Reliability: Enterprise-grade durability designed for mixed-use deployments with consistent performance and long-term reliability
• Power and Efficiency: Energy-efficient operation to help lower cooling needs and reduce power draw in servers and desktops
• Compatibility: Optimized for HP ProLiant servers and compatible with other 2.5" SATA-enabled systems

How to install HPE 5400M 960 GB Solid State Drive

Installing the HPE 5400M SSD is a straightforward process that can yield immediate benefits in system responsiveness and boot times. Follow these general steps to upgrade your storage with minimal downtime:

• Power down the system completely and unplug from the power source. Disconnect any peripheral cables to ensure a safe workspace.
• Open the chassis or access panel and locate the drive bay designated for 2.5" drives. If you are replacing an existing SSD or HDD, remove the old drive carefully and set it aside.
• Mount the HPE 5400M 960 GB SSD into the 2.5" drive caddy or tray. Use the appropriate screws to secure the drive firmly, ensuring there are no loose connections that could cause vibration or disconnection.
• Connect the SATA data and power cables to the drive and route cables neatly to avoid interference with fans or other components. Ensure a solid connection for reliable data transfer.
• Slide the drive back into the bay and reseat the caddy. Reassemble the chassis, plug in the power, and boot the system. Enter the BIOS/UEFI and set the drive mode to AHCI if required for best performance and compatibility.
• In the operating system, initialize and format the new SSD as needed. If replacing an existing boot drive, you can clone the previous drive’s contents using a trusted disk-cloning tool to preserve your OS, applications, and data structure. After initialization, run a firmware update if available to ensure optimal compatibility and performance.
• Configure any relevant storage policies or tiering rules in your server or storage ecosystem. For virtualization or multi-OS environments, verify that your hypervisor recognizes the SSD and that your SLAs reflect the improved IOPS and latency characteristics.
• Perform a final check of system stability, temperature, and performance. Monitor the drive using system diagnostics and ensure it remains within safe operating parameters during initial load conditions.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the HPE 5400M 960 GB SSD best suited for?
  A: It is designed for mixed-use workloads, including operating system drives, application servers, virtualization hosts, and data-intensive tasks where fast access to frequently used data improves overall system responsiveness.
• Q: Is this drive compatible with HP servers?
  A: The HPE 5400M SSD is optimized for HP environments and is compatible with many HP ProLiant servers. It also fits standard 2.5" SATA-enabled systems. Always confirm compatibility with your exact server model and firmware requirements.
• Q: Will upgrading to this SSD speed up my boot times and application launches?
  A: Yes. SSDs dramatically reduce boot times and improve application load times thanks to low latency, consistent read/write performance, and absence of mechanical seek delays found in HDDs.
• Q: How should I care for the SSD to maximize its lifespan?
  A: Keep firmware up to date, enable AHCI mode in BIOS, avoid excessive write amplification by using proper OS and driver configurations, monitor SMART attributes, and ensure adequate cooling to maintain stable temperatures.
• Q: Can I use this drive in a virtualization or data-center environment?
  A: Yes. The mixed-use design supports a range of workloads common in virtualization, databases, and data-center applications. For peak performance, follow best practices for storage tiering, I/O planning, and virtualization host configurations.
• Q: How do I migrate data to the new SSD?
  A: You can clone your existing drive to the new SSD using reliable disk-migration software, or perform a fresh OS installation and then migrate applications and data. Always back up important data before starting the migration process.