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Silver 2.5 inch enterprise SSD with hot-swap tray

Axiom

Axiom SSDEP40HB960-AX enterprise SSD 960 GB SATA 2.5" 256-bit encrypted hot-swap

SKU CH-2D2X-K9RPV MPN SSDEP40HB960-AX

Encrypted 960 GB SATA enterprise SSD with 256-bit AES, 520 MB/s read, 485 MB/s write, and hot-swap 2.5" form factor

  • 960 GB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 520 MB/s read speed accelerates data access
  • 485 MB/s write speed sustains heavy workloads
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects sensitive information
  • Hot-swap 2.5" SATA design enables zero-downtime maintenance

Enterprise SSD 960 GB SATA 600

The Axiom SSDEP40HB960-AX is a 2.5 inch enterprise solid-state drive with a 960 GB capacity. It connects via a SATA 600 interface and supports hot-swap installation. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects stored data. The drive is RoHS certified and built for professional server environments.

Suited for encrypted SATA arrays

This drive fits servers and storage arrays that require SATA 600 connectivity and hardware encryption. Hot-swap support allows replacement without system downtime. Sequential reads reach 520 MB/s and writes reach 485 MB/s. It is not for systems needing a different interface or higher throughput than these stated rates.

256-bit AES hardware encryption

The single specification that decides fit is the 256-bit AES encryption engine integrated into the controller. If your deployment mandates hardware encryption at this level, the drive meets the requirement. If encryption is not required or a different standard is needed, this model will not match the specification.

How it compares

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Price $545.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAxiom
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 256-bit AES encryption module or the SATA 600 interface need replacement during the 5-year warranty?

The 256-bit AES encryption is built into the controller and the SATA 600 interface is a fixed connector; neither is a field-replaceable part under the 5-year warranty.

Which limit appears first during sustained writes — the 485 MB/s write ceiling or the SATA 600 bus?

The drive's maximum write transfer rate of 485 MB/s is reached before the SATA 600 bus saturates, so the controller's write ceiling is the first bottleneck.

How much heat and power does the 2.5-inch hot-swap drive add when running all day at 520 MB/s reads?

As a 2.5-inch SATA SSD with no moving parts, it generates minimal heat and draws low power during continuous 520 MB/s read operation, keeping rack temperatures stable.

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