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Silver 2.5 inch internal SSD with HPE Smart Carrier label

HPE

HP P09712-B21 480GB SATA 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-XX40-GJ1B9 MPN P09712-B21

A 480 GB SATA internal SSD in a 2.5 inch hot-swap form factor with an HPE Smart Carrier for mixed-use workloads

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal
  • Controller chipHPE
  • Active power draw1.12 W
  • 480 GB capacity stores operating system and mixed workloads
  • SATA III interface fits standard 2.5 inch server bays
  • Hot-swap Smart Carrier enables tool-less replacement without downtime
  • Mixed-use endurance balances read and write performance
  • 12 W active power reduces server energy draw

480GB SATA Mixed-Use SSD

This 2.5 inch HPE drive delivers 480GB of mixed-use storage over a SATA III interface. It fits small-form-factor bays with a .3 inch height and draws 1.12 W active power. The P09712-B21 includes an HPE Smart Carrier for hot-swap installation in compatible servers.

Suited for HPE server arrays

It suits administrators expanding capacity in HPE ProLiant or Synergy systems that accept SATA hot-swap drives with Smart Carrier trays. It is not for laptops or desktops lacking 2.5 inch hot-swap bays, nor for workloads demanding write-intensive endurance beyond mixed-use ratings. Buyers needing larger capacities or different endurance tiers should select another model.

SATA III interface decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SATA III 6Gb/s interface. The drive must connect to a SATA backplane or controller that supplies both data and power through the Smart Carrier connector. Systems limited to other interfaces cannot use this SSD.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $452.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 71% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Price per TB $943.73 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Total capacity480 GB
Product typeInternal
Storage
Controller chipHPE
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Active power draw1.12 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height0.3 in (0.76 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size229 × 152 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the HP P09712-B21 480GB SATA SSD is operating correctly after installation?

The drive should be recognised by the BIOS and operating system at its full 480GB capacity with a SATA III link speed, and HPE management tools will report a healthy SMART status and the expected 1.12 W active power draw.

What is included with the HP P09712-B21 and what must I source separately?

The drive ships in an HPE Smart Carrier (SC) for hot-swap 2.5" SFF bays; no cables, mounting screws or additional brackets are supplied, so you will need a compatible SATA data and power connection from your server or enclosure.

Which capacity version of the HP P09712-B21 should I select for a mixed-use workload?

This MPN is the 480GB model; choose it when you need that specific capacity for mixed-use tasks, and select a different part number if your application requires a larger or smaller drive.

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