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HPE

HPE 480GB Mixed Use SATA M.2 2280 internal SSD P20608-002

SKU CH-Q2D8-Q301S

Mixed-use SATA M.2 2280 drive stores 480 GB with up to 510 MBps sequential read, 4800 MBps sequential write, 76000 IOPS random read and 39500 IOPS random write

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 510 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI Express
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 480 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • SATA 6 Gbps interface delivers up to 510 MB/s sequential reads
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits compact server slots
  • Mixed-use TLC endurance handles read and write workloads
  • 76,000 random read IOPS accelerates database queries

Capacity and interface

The HPE P20608-002 is a 480GB internal solid-state drive built for mixed-use workloads. It uses the SATA 6Gbps interface in an M.2 2280 form factor with triple-level cell flash.

Upgrade path

This drive replaces slower mechanical disks or lower-endurance SATA SSDs in Gen10 server platforms. The jump is worth it when workloads need higher random IOPS and consistent write throughput without moving to a different interface.

SATA interface limits

The SATA 6Gbps link caps sequential reads at 510 MBps and writes at 4800 MBps. Random performance reaches 76000 read IOPS and 39500 write IOPS, which defines the practical ceiling for this drive in any compatible slot.

How it compares

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

Price $162.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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).
Sequential read speed Up to 510 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $339.56 per TB
Pricier than about 80% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Part numberP20608-002
Total capacity480 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 510 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,800 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 76,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 39,500 IOPS
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280

Questions about this item

What motherboard slot length and keying does the M.2 2280 form factor require?

The drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor, so the motherboard must provide an M-key or B+M-key slot that accepts 80 mm long modules.

Which step do installers often miss when fitting this drive into a Gen 10 server?

Many forget to enable the SATA 6Gbps controller in the system BIOS before the operating system will recognise the 480 GB volume.

When should the 480 GB mixed-use SSD be replaced based on its write endurance rating?

With up to 39,500 random write IOPS and 4,800 MBps sequential write, plan replacement once the drive's SMART media-wear indicator approaches the rated endurance limit.

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