HPE PM893 480 GB Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal SATA Read Intensive

Experience enterprise-grade storage that accelerates data-driven operations. The HPE PM893 480 GB Solid State Drive is a purpose-built, 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD optimized for read-intensive workloads across data centers, cloud infrastructures, and mission-critical applications. With fast read performance, robust reliability, and efficient power usage, the PM893 helps organizations unlock faster analytics, quicker database lookups, and smoother virtualization. Designed to integrate seamlessly with HP servers and a wide range of SATA controllers, this drive delivers sustained throughput, lower latency, and predictable behavior—key ingredients for delivering faster business results.

• Performance designed for read-intensive workloads — Built to maximize read IOPS and minimize latency, the PM893 delivers responsive data access for big data analytics, reporting dashboards, and large-scale read operations. Its optimized firmware accelerates read-ahead caching, parallelism, and prefetch strategies to ensure speedy retrievals even under heavy concurrent access. This translates to faster query times, quicker data retrieval, and better user experiences in analytics environments, data warehousing, and cloud services where read performance directly impacts service levels.
• Reliability and endurance for data centers — Engineered for continuous operation, the PM893 provides enterprise-grade error correction, wear leveling, and data-protection features to safeguard information during reads and power fluctuations. With robust error recovery strategies and a design focused on long-term endurance, IT teams can rely on consistent performance across thousands of hours of operation. The drive uses high-quality NAND and resilient controller technology to maintain data integrity, reduce unplanned downtime, and support steady workloads in virtualized environments, databases, and archival systems.
• Energy efficiency and thermal management — The PM893 is built to deliver strong performance while minimizing power draw. Low active power and intelligent idle states help reduce data center energy usage, contributing to cooler rack environments and lower cooling costs. In dense server configurations, this efficiency helps extend hardware longevity and supports sustainable IT initiatives without sacrificing throughput for read-heavy tasks. The drive’s thermal behavior remains stable under typical read workloads, supporting reliable operation in 24/7 deployments.
• Easy integration and broad compatibility — This 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD uses the SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600) interface and is designed to fit a wide range of HP servers and storage controllers as well as standard SATA backplanes. Installation is straightforward: power down, remove the existing drive, insert the PM893 into the drive bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, and configure the controller in the BIOS or RAID management utility. Its form factor and protocol align with common enterprise storage workflows, enabling rapid deployment and minimal downtime in production environments.
• Ideal use cases and value proposition — The PM893 excels in read-dominant scenarios such as big data analytics, cloud infrastructure, active archiving, database read paths, and data warehousing. In virtualization, shared storage, and dense data environments, it reduces latency for read operations and accelerates data retrieval for multiple endpoints. IT teams benefit from predictable performance, simplified deployment, and improved total cost of ownership when upgrading from HDDs or lower-end SSDs, thanks to higher reliability and faster access to frequently read data.

Technical Details of HPE PM893 480 GB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal drive
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Drive Type: Read Intensive (RI) SSD
• Endurance & Reliability: Enterprise-grade ECC, wear leveling, and robust data protection features designed for 24/7 operation
• Warranty: HP enterprise SSD warranty (varies by region)

How to install HPE PM893 480 GB Solid State Drive

• Power down the server completely and disconnect from power. If you’re upgrading an existing drive, follow your vendor’s recommended removal procedure to avoid data loss.
• Open the drive bay or enclosure, remove the existing drive(s) if replacing, and prepare the PM893 by aligning it with the drive carrier or caddy.
• Insert the PM893 into the drive bay and secure it with the appropriate screws or latching mechanism provided by your server or enclosure.
• Connect the SATA data cable and the SATA power cable to the PM893. Ensure the connections are snug and routed to prevent interference with fans or other components.
• Power on the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI or your storage controller’s management utility. Configure the drive as part of the appropriate disk group, RAID set, or AHCI mode as required by your deployment plan, and initialize/format the disk within your operating system as needed.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the HPE PM893 best suited for? A: It is optimized for read-intensive workloads, including analytics, reporting, data warehousing, and database read paths, where fast, consistent reads improve performance and responsiveness.
• Q: Is the PM893 compatible with non-HPE servers? A: Yes. The PM893 uses a standard 2.5-inch SATA interface and is designed to work with a wide range of SATA-compatible servers and controllers, though HP systems may provide the most streamlined integration and support.
• Q: Does the PM893 support TRIM or garbage collection? A: Enterprise SATA SSDs typically include firmware-based garbage collection and wear-leveling to maintain steady performance; TRIM support availability can depend on the operating system and controller in use.
• Q: How does the PM893 help with power efficiency? A: By employing intelligent idle states and optimized read operations, the PM893 reduces active power consumption, contributing to cooler servers and lower energy costs over its lifetime.
• Q: What is the deployment process like for data centers? A: The PM893 is designed for quick replacement in hot-plug capable enclosures and standard drive bays. After installation, update firmware if available, configure the drive in the storage controller, and run the necessary OS-level disk initialization and formatting steps to begin using the drive.