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HPE 868818-B21 480GB 2.5" SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-NG2R-7Z1YK MPN 868818-B21

Enterprise 2.5" SATA III internal solid state drive delivering 480GB capacity with 66,000 random read IOPS

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Random read (4K)Q16: 66,000 IOPS Q32: 75,500 IOPS
  • Random write (4K)Up to 17,000 IOPS
  • Overall height7 mm
  • Enterprise performance with 75,500 random read IOPS at Q32
  • Consistent write speeds up to 17,000 random write IOPS
  • Standard 2.5 inch form factor fits common server bays
  • 480 GB capacity supports OS, logs and caching workloads
  • SATA III 600 MB/s interface ensures broad server compatibility

480 GB SATA enterprise SSD

This 2.5 inch solid-state drive delivers 480 GB of capacity over a SATA III interface. It is built for server workloads that demand consistent read performance and enterprise-grade endurance.

Read-intensive workloads vs write-heavy needs

The drive reaches 75,500 random read IOPS at Q32 and 66,000 IOPS at Q16, while random writes peak at 17,000 IOPS. Buyers whose applications require sustained high write throughput or larger capacities should consider alternative drives.

SATA III 6 Gbit/s interface

The SATA III connection determines compatibility with 2.5 inch drive bays and controllers that support the 600 MB/s standard. Verify that your server backplane and RAID controller accept this interface before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $194.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $406.23 per TB
Cheaper than about 71% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model name868818-B21
Total capacity480 GB
Performance
Random read (4K)Q16: 66,000 IOPS
Q32: 75,500 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 17,000 IOPS
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size220 × 185 × 135 mm

Questions about this item

Does my server have a 2.5" SATA drive bay and a SATA/600 controller to install this 868818-B21?

The drive fits a standard 2.5" internal bay with 7.00mm height and connects through any SATA III (SATA/600) port on the server backplane or RAID controller.

Will this 480GB SATA III SSD work in the same array as older SATA mechanical drives?

It shares the same SATA III interface, so the controller sees it as another SATA device; performance will differ, but the drive is electrically compatible with legacy SATA HDDs.

How can I confirm the 868818-B21 is delivering its rated 66,000 IOPS random read and 17,000 IOPS random write after installation?

Run a 4KB random I/O test at queue depth 16 for reads and queue depth 32 for writes using a tool such as fio or CrystalDiskMark and compare the results to the specified figures.

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