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Green rectangular M.2 2280 SATA SSD with gold edge connector and black label

HPE

HP P19888-B21 240GB SATA M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-EYCM-0FKXG MPN P19888-B21

240 GB SATA M.2 2280 read-intensive SSD for boot, web-server and caching workloads

  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Enterprise read-intensive performance for boot, web and caching workloads
  • SATA III 6 Gb/s interface fits standard M.2 2280 slots
  • 240 GB capacity suited to read-heavy applications
  • Digitally signed firmware protects data integrity from unauthorised code
  • 35 million qualification hours plus SmartSSD Wear Gauge for lifespan monitoring

Capacity and interface

This HPE internal SSD provides 240 GB of storage over a SATA III interface in the M.2 2280 form factor. It is built for read-intensive enterprise workloads such as boot, swap and web serving. Digitally signed firmware and the SmartSSD Wear Gauge help protect data integrity and monitor drive health.

Suitable workloads and limits

The drive suits servers and arrays that need cost-effective capacity for workloads high in reads. It is not for write-heavy applications such as databases, logging or video ingest that exceed its read-intensive endurance rating. Buyers who need higher throughput than 6 Gbps SATA can provide should consider a 12 Gbps SAS alternative.

Read-intensive endurance rating

The SSD carries a Read Intensive (RI) endurance classification that defines its write endurance and warranty coverage. This single specification determines whether the drive will last in a given deployment. Match the RI rating to the application write profile before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $350.99
Pricier than about 72% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Product typeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size76 × 51 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does my system need an M.2 2280 slot that supports SATA III for this HPE P19888-B21 drive?

Yes, this drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor with a SATA III interface, so the slot must be wired for SATA signalling.

Can I keep my older HPE SAS 12G SSDs in the same server while adding this 240GB SATA RI drive?

Yes, SATA and SAS drives can coexist in the same HPE server because SAS controllers natively support SATA devices.

How do I confirm the P19888-B21 is healthy after installation?

Use HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge to monitor the SSD lifespan and verify the drive reports no risk of failure.

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