
HPE 480GB SATA MU SFF BC MV SSD
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HPE 480GB SATA MU SFF BC MV SSD.
Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap. Capacity: 480 GB. NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC). Form Factor: 2.5" SFF. Interface: SATA 6Gb/s. Features: Digitally Signed Firmware. Height: 7 mm. Weight: 500 g.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 480 GB
Highlights
- 480 GB capacity with 2.5" SFF hot-swap form factor
- SATA 6Gb/s interface delivering up to 510 MBps read and 430 MBps write speeds
- Mixed-use endurance rating of 3.5 DWPD and 3000 TB SSD endurance
- Triple-level cell (TLC) NAND flash memory
- Digitally Signed Firmware to prevent unauthorised drive access
- Pre-fitted with HPE Basic Carrier
Power
- Power Consumption
- 1.31 Watt (idle)
- Power Consumption
- 2.94 Watt (random read)
- Power Consumption
- 2.94 Watt (random write)
- Power Consumption
- 3.56 Watt (sequential read)
- Power Consumption
- 3.44 Watt (sequential write)
- Power Consumption
- 2.94 Watt (random read/write)
- Power Consumption
- 3.56 Watt (maximum)
General
- Device Type
- Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity
- 480 GB
- NAND Flash Memory Type
- Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Form Factor
- 2.5" SFF
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Features
- Digitally Signed Firmware
- Height
- 7 mm
- Weight
- 500 g
- Bundled with
- HPE Basic Carrier
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- P/N: R4R03A, R4R03AR, R4R05A, R4R05AR
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay
- 2.5" SFF
Performance
- Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
- 3.5
- SSD Endurance
- 3000 TB
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate
- 510 MBps (read) / 430 MBps (write)
- 4KB Random Read
- 72000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write
- 29000 IOPS
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The HPE 480GB SATA MU SFF BC MV SSD is an enterprise-grade 2.5-inch hot-swap solid state drive designed for mixed-use workloads. Equipped with TLC NAND flash, Digitally Signed Firmware, and an HPE Basic Carrier, it delivers balanced read and write performance for compatible server environments requiring secure, reliable storage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HPE 480GB SATA MU SFF SSD used for?
- This drive is engineered for mixed-use server workloads that demand a balanced mix of read and write performance. With a 3.5 DWPD endurance rating, it is suitable for virtualisation, database applications, and enterprise data storage.
What carrier does this HPE 480GB SSD include?
- This solid state drive comes bundled with an HPE Basic Carrier (BC), allowing for quick installation into compatible 2.5-inch small form factor hot-swap server drive bays.
Does this SSD come with a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, purchases made through Server Hub include a local South African warranty for dependable hardware support and peace of mind.