This item, P42128-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF BC Self-encrypting 5300M SSD. Further details below.
The HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF BC Self-encrypting 5300M SSD (P42128-B21) is a genuine HPE 960GB solid state drive for mixed read and write workloads. It uses a SATA interface at 6 Gb/s. It ships on an HPE Basic Carrier (BC) for SFF (2.5-inch) bays, which HPE's carrier key decoder lists as a non-smart, hot-plug carrier.
It is a self-encrypting drive (SED). HPE recommends its self-encrypting drives for advanced data protection and encryption. It is listed for the four ProLiant models in the Compatible With section below. Every part ships tested or factory sealed and is backed by a 3-year replacement warranty.
HPE Option Part #: P42128-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P42597-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P42128-B21:
- Product Number: P42128-B21
- Capacity: 960GB
- Drive type: Solid state drive
- Interface: SATA 6G
- Drive form factor: SFF (2.5-inch)
- Carrier type: Basic Carrier (BC)
- Workload: Mixed Use
- Encryption: Self-encrypting drive (SED)
- Drive model (in HPE's name): 5300M
- Plug type: Hot pluggable
- Weight: 1.00 lb
- Warranty: 3 years
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Check HPE's QuickSpecs for your server to verify compatibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR P42128-B21:
- Which HPE ProLiant servers is P42128-B21 listed for?
This drive is listed for four ProLiant models: the DL325 Gen10 Plus v2, DL345 Gen10 Plus, DL365 Gen10 Plus and DL380 Gen10 Plus. No edition of HPE's server QuickSpecs on file lists it, so check HPE's QuickSpecs for your server to verify compatibility. - What carrier does P42128-B21 use and is it hot pluggable?
This drive ships on an HPE Basic Carrier (BC) for SFF (2.5-inch) bays. HPE's carrier key decoder lists the BC as a non-smart, hot-plug carrier (HPE Solid State Disk Drives QuickSpecs a00001288enw, version 77, page 88). - Is P42128-B21 a self-encrypting drive?
Yes. HPE's name for the drive includes Self-encrypting, and HPE recommends its self-encrypting drives for advanced data protection and encryption (HPE Solid State Disk Drives QuickSpecs a00001288enw, version 77, page 5).
Last Updated: 2026-10-20
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- Form Factor/Carrier Type
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