HPE 960 GB SAS Mixed Use Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal MU SSD

The HPE 960 GB Solid State Drive for 2.5" internal bays delivers enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and efficiency for mixed-use workloads. Built for the demands of modern data centers, this SAS MU (Mixed Use) SSD combines high IOPS, low latency, and consistent throughput to accelerate a wide range of applications—from big data analytics and cloud computing to virtualization, databases, and high-performance computing. Engineered to work with HPE servers and storage backplanes, it enables faster business results while simplifying management and reducing overall operational costs.

Designed to handle data-intensive, mixed workloads, the HPE MU SSD helps data centers scale more effectively. Its 2.5" form factor and SAS 12Gb/s interface deliver dense, scalable storage that fits seamlessly into standard server configurations and RAID-backed storage solutions. The drive supports sustained performance under multi-threaded workloads, ensuring responsive OLTP and analytics queries alike. In environments where every millisecond counts, this enterprise-grade SSD minimizes latency and sustains high IOPS even as workloads grow, enabling organizations to extract insights sooner and drive decisions with confidence.

With a focus on reliability, the HPE 960 GB MU SSD is built to endure continuous operation in 24x7 data services. Its enterprise-grade endurance and robust error-correcting capabilities help protect critical data and maintain service levels in virtualization, database operations, and cloud-native architectures. In addition to raw speed, the drive emphasizes consistency and predictability, which are essential for maintaining service-level agreements (SLAs) and avoiding performance cliffs during peak usage. For teams pursuing efficient hardware acceleration, this SSD offers a compelling balance of performance and dependability that complements modern data-center strategies.

What sets this drive apart is its optimizations for mixed-use workloads. It combines read-heavy and write-heavy performance characteristics to support a variety of tasks—ranging from caching hot data in memory-heavy databases to streaming large analytic datasets. This makes it a versatile option for those who deploy robust virtualization stacks, run large-scale analytics pipelines, or manage multi-tenant cloud environments. By reducing IO wait times and speeding up data access, the HPE MU SSD helps applications respond faster, improves user experiences, and accelerates digital transformation initiatives.

In terms of efficiency and total cost of ownership, the HPE 960 GB MU SSD is engineered to minimize power consumption and cooling requirements compared with traditional hard drives or slower SSDs. Lower energy usage translates into reduced cooling loads in dense data centers and better overall TCO. The drive’s firmware and controller optimizations work together to maximize endurance while maintaining peak performance, ensuring longer service life and fewer maintenance cycles. For IT teams, the result is a more predictable and manageable storage solution that aligns with scalable infrastructure plans and budgetary constraints.

• High performance for mixed workloads with strong IOPS and low latency to accelerate databases, analytics, and virtualization.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance designed for 24x7 operation in enterprise data centers.
• 2.5-inch form factor with SAS 12Gb/s interface for easy integration into existing server and backplane ecosystems.
• Energy-efficient operation reduces total cost of ownership and cooling requirements in dense deployments.
• Optimized for cloud computing, big data analytics, virtualization, and high-performance compute workloads.

Technical Details of HPE 960 GB SAS Mixed Use SSD

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Drive Type: Mixed Use (MU) solid-state drive
• Performance: Optimized for high IOPS with low latency under mixed workloads
• Reliability: Enterprise-grade reliability designed for sustained 24x7 operation
• Warranty: Enterprise-class warranty (exact terms vary by region and reseller)

How to Install HPE 960 GB SAS Mixed Use SSD

• Power down the server or storage enclosure and disconnect the power supply to prevent static discharge.
• Ground yourself and handle the drive by its edges to avoid touching the connectors or circuitry.
• Open the drive bay or backplane area and locate a vacant 2.5" SAS slot compatible with your server model.
• Install the HPE 960 GB MU SSD into the 2.5" drive tray, aligning the connectors with the backplane and securing the drive with the appropriate screws or retention mechanism.
• Connect the SAS data and power cables (or slide the drive into a backplane with integrated SAS support) and ensure a firm, rattle-free seating.
• Close the drive bay, reconnect power, and boot the system. Enter the server’s RAID controller or OS disk management utility to recognize the new drive.
• Initialize and format the drive according to your storage policy. If applicable, add the drive to a RAID array or pool as required by your workload (e.g., database, virtualization, or analytics stack).
• Update firmware if needed and verify drive health through the controller’s health monitoring tools or vendor-provided software.
• Begin provisioning storage to hosts or virtual machines and monitor performance to validate expected IOPS and latency improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What does MU stand for in HPE MU SSD?
  A: MU stands for Mixed Use, indicating the drive is optimized for a mix of read and write workloads common in databases, virtualization, and analytics.
• Q: What form factor is this drive?


• A: It is a 2.5-inch internal drive designed for standard server drive bays and backplanes.
• Q: What interface does it use?


• A: The drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface for high throughput and reliable data transfer in enterprise environments.
• Q: Is the drive suitable for virtualization and cloud workloads?


• A: Yes. The combination of capacity, performance, and reliability makes it well suited for virtualization, cloud computing, and mixed-use analytics workloads.
• Q: How do I ensure best performance from this SSD?
  A: Ensure the drive is properly integrated into a compatible SAS backplane or RAID controller, enable appropriate firmware, and align provisioning with your workload profile (e.g., tiered storage strategy and proper RAID level).