This item, P63886-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC PM893a SSD. Further details below.
The HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC PM893a SSD (P63886-B21) is a genuine HPE 480GB solid state drive for read-heavy 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.
HPE's server QuickSpecs on file list it for six of the seven ProLiant models in the Compatible With section below, across Gen10 and Gen10 Plus. Every part ships tested or factory sealed and is backed by a 3-year replacement warranty.
HPE Option Part #: P63886-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P64618-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P63886-B21:
- Product Number: P63886-B21
- Capacity: 480GB
- Drive type: Solid state drive
- Interface: SATA 6G
- Drive form factor: SFF (2.5-inch)
- Carrier type: Basic Carrier (BC)
- Workload: Read Intensive
- Drive model (in HPE's name): PM893a
- Plug type: Hot pluggable
- Weight: 1.00 lb
- Warranty: 3 years
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
PROLIANT ML SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Check HPE's QuickSpecs for your server to verify compatibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR P63886-B21:
- Which HPE ProLiant servers list P63886-B21?
HPE's server QuickSpecs on file list this drive for six of the seven ProLiant models shown in the Compatible With section of this page, including the DL325 Gen10 Plus v2, DL345 Gen10 Plus, DL360 Gen10 and DL360 Gen10 Plus. - What carrier does P63886-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). - Does HPE publish performance figures for P63886-B21?
Not in its drive QuickSpecs: HPE's Solid State Disk Drives QuickSpecs (a00001288enw, version 77) do not list this drive, so endurance and performance figures are not stated here. HPE's name classes it as Read Intensive.
Last Updated: 2026-10-20
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- Form Factor/Carrier Type
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