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Silver 2.5 inch enterprise SSD with Smart Carrier tray

HP

HP 717971-B21 2.5" 480GB SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-SQAF-EB36V MPN 717971-B21

A 2.5 inch SATA enterprise SSD with 480GB capacity, up to 64,000 random read IOPS and 10,000 random write IOPS

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6 Gb/s - 7 pin
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Random read (4K)Up to 64,000 IOPS
  • Random write (4K)Up to 10,000 IOPS
  • Read latency480 MB/s
  • 480 GB capacity stores large datasets on a single drive
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays and trays
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface delivers up to 64,000 random read IOPS
  • Smart Carrier tray enables tool-less hot-swap installation and monitoring
  • Operates reliably from 32 °F to 140 °F in demanding environments

HP 480GB 2.5" SATA Enterprise SSD

The HP 717971-B21 is a 480GB enterprise solid state drive with a 2.5-inch form factor and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface. It delivers up to 64,000 random read IOPS and 10,000 random write IOPS, with sequential read speeds of 480 MBps and write speeds of 400 MBps. The drive operates between 32 °F and 140 °F and uses a Smart Carrier tray.

Suited for HP server storage arrays needing SATA 6

This drive fits administrators upgrading or replacing SATA 6 Gb/s bays in compatible HP ProLiant servers and storage enclosures. It is not suited for systems that only provide PCIe slots, nor for workloads that demand higher write endurance or capacities beyond 480GB.

SATA 6 Gb/s 7-pin interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SATA 6 Gb/s 7-pin interface, which must match the server backplane or controller port. Verify the system accepts 2.5-inch SATA drives with Smart Carrier trays before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $904.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,039 items is $992.99.
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $1,885.40 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model name717971-B21
Total capacity480 GB
Performance
Random read (4K)Up to 64,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 10,000 IOPS
Read latency480 MB/s
Write latency400 MB/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6 Gb/s - 7 pin
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height0.6 in (1.52 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size229 × 152 × 25 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature rangeMin Operating Temperature: 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature: 140 °F

Questions about this item

How can I verify the drive is delivering the rated 64000 random read IOPS after installation?

Use a storage benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark or FIO to run a 4 KB random read test and confirm the results approach 64000 IOPS.

What ships with the 717971-B21 and what must I source separately?

The drive ships with its integrated Smart Carrier tray; cables, mounting screws and a SATA controller are not included.

Which capacity version of this model should I choose for a write-heavy workload?

The 717971-B21 is offered only in the 480 GB capacity with 400 MBps write throughput and 10000 random write IOPS.

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