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P40501-B21
P40501-B21 HPE 7.68TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD
- SKU:
- P40501-B21
- Condition:
- New If factory sealed packaging is required, please request a quote below and enter your special request in the 'Add Notes' section.
- Warranty:
- 3 Years

- Estimated Release:
- 2023
- Form Factor:
- SFF (2.5 inch)
- Form Factor/Carrier Type:
- SFF / Basic Carrier (BC)
- Hotplug Carrier Type:
- Basic Carrier (BC)
- SSD Data Transfer Rate:
- 6 Gb/sec (6G)
- SSD Interface:
- SATA (6G)
- SSD Storage Capacity:
- 7.68 TB
- SSD Workload Type:
- Read Intensive
- Collection:
- HPE Server SSD
- Collection URL:
- /hpe-server-ssd.htm
This item, P40501-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 7.68TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD. Further details below.
Maximize the read performance of your Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers with the HPE 7.68TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SSD, engineered for environments that require high throughput and low-latency data access. Featuring a SATA 6Gb/s interface, this SSD offers Data Transfer Rates of up to 600 MBps, making it ideal for read-heavy workloads. The 2.5" SFF form factor and bundled HPE Basic Carrier ensure easy installation and seamless integration into your existing infrastructure.
Built with triple-level cell (TLC) NAND flash, this SSD offers a Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) rating of 0.65 and a substantial SSD endurance of 9,111 TB, providing durability for long-term enterprise use. With 4KB random read performance of 67,000 IOPS and random write performance of 11,500 IOPS, it delivers excellent performance for read-intensive applications. Compatible with certain Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, this SSD provides a secure, high-performing storage solution for modern data centers.
HPE Option Part #: P40501-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P41526-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P40501-B21:
- Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity: 7.68 TB
- NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
- Height: 0.3 in
- Weight: 17.64 oz
- Bundled with: HPE Basic Carrier
- Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 0.65
- SSD Endurance: 9111 TB
- Drive Class: Read Intensive
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate: 505 MBps (read) / 495 MBps (write)
- 4KB Random Read: 67000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write: 11500 IOPS
- Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s - 7 pin Serial ATA
- Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
- Power Consumption: 1.25 Watt (idle) | 2.01 Watt (random read) | 2.01 Watt (random write) | 2.26 Watt (sequential read) | 2.76 Watt (sequential write) | 2.01 Watt (random read/write) | 2.76 Watt (maximum)
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR P40501-B21:
- What is the capacity of the HPE P40501-B21 Drive?
The HPE P40501-B21 hard drive provides a storage capacity of 7.68TB. - What type of interface does the HPE P40501-B21 drive use?
The HPE P40501-B21 uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, designed for high-capacity, read-intensive workloads. - What is the form factor of the HPE P40501-B21 drive?
The HPE P40501-B21 comes in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), which is ideal for dense storage environments.
HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR P40501-B21
Spare PN | Description | |
---|---|---|
P41526-001 | SPS-DRV SSD 7.68TB SFF SATA RI MV BC |
Last updated: 5/2/2025
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