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

The HPE 960 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Mixed Use is a premium storage solution designed to meet the demands of today’s data-driven applications. Experience the exceptional speed and reliability that this high-performance SSD offers, making it the ideal choice for tasks such as big data analytics, cloud computing, and active archiving. With robust features and a user-friendly design, this drive will enhance the efficiency of your computing system, ensuring seamless operations for your business.

• High Performance and Endurance: Enjoy impressive random read and write IOPS performance with the HPE 960 GB SSD, enabling faster data access and enhanced application responsiveness.
• Reliability Backed by Testing: Each HPE SSD undergoes more than 3.35 million hours of rigorous testing and qualification, assuring you of the reliability and performance needed for critical applications.
• Enhanced Data Security: With HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, your data is safeguarded from unauthorized access, ensuring that the firmware originates from a trusted source for your peace of mind.
• User-Friendly Design: The HPE Smart Carrier features intuitive icons indicating the drive's status, coupled with a "do not remove" button that minimizes the risk of data loss due to human error.
• Advanced Monitoring: The HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge allows for monitoring the lifespan of your SSD, enabling proactive measures if any drives are at risk of failure.

Technical Details of HPE 960 GB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 960 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: SATA/600
• Read Speed: 520 MB/s
• Write Speed: 480 MB/s
• Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gb/s for SAS; 6 Gb/s for SATA

How to Install the HPE 960 GB SSD

Installing the HPE 960 GB Solid State Drive is a straightforward process. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Ensure your system is powered off and unplugged.
2. Open your server or computer case to access the SATA drive bays.
3. Connect the HPE SSD to the appropriate SATA connector and secure it in place.
4. Close the case and power on your system.
5. Initialize the drive via your operating system's disk management tool for use.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of applications is the HPE 960 GB SSD best suited for? The HPE 960 GB SSD is perfect for applications requiring high random read and write performance, including big data analytics, cloud computing, active archiving, and database applications.
2. What is the advantage of using the HPE Value SAS SSDs over SATA SSDs? HPE Value SAS SSDs offer approximately twice the input/output operations per second (IOPS) compared to SATA SSDs, significantly improving workload performance and reducing operational costs.
3. How does the HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge work? The HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge monitors the health and lifespan of your SSD, providing insights into usage patterns and alerting you if the drive is at risk of failure.
4. What security features does the HPE 960 GB SSD include? The HPE 960 GB SSD boasts HPE Digitally Signed Firmware to prevent unauthorized access and ensure that the firmware is from a trusted source.
5. Can I use the HPE 960 GB SSD in any server or computer? Yes, as long as your system supports a 2.5 inch SATA interface, you can seamlessly use the HPE 960 GB SSD in your server or computer.