Imagine a server that boots in seconds and never stalls during heavy read tasks. The HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive 2.5" SFF SSD 520MB/s Enterprise Storage Drive gives you that speed. It is built for businesses that need fast, reliable storage for read-heavy workloads. If your applications suffer from slow loading or frequent time-outs, this drive removes the bottleneck and keeps your data flowing.
HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive 2.5" SFF SSD 520MB/s Enterprise Storage Drive
Many servers struggle with slow hard drives when they handle lots of read requests. That problem slows down web pages, delays backups, and hurts user experience. It matters because every second of delay can cost money and reputation. This SSD solves the issue by delivering 520 MB/s read speed and 58,500 IOPS, so your server can serve data instantly. The drive also includes enterprise-grade firmware and wear monitoring to protect your investment.
Usages of HPE
The drive fits perfectly in rack servers that run web hosting, virtual desktop infrastructure, or database read caches. It works well for boot and swap partitions that need fast access. It is also ideal for storage arrays that provide read-only content, such as media libraries or analytics platforms. Any environment that reads more than it writes will see a clear performance boost.
Benefits
- Fast boot and load times improve user satisfaction.
- High read IOPS keep web and database queries quick.
- Enterprise firmware protects data integrity and security.
- Low power use reduces operating costs.
- Hot-plug support lets you replace drives without downtime.
Key Features
- 960 GB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor.
- SATA III 6 Gb/s interface for wide compatibility.
- Read speed of 520 MB/s and write speed of 480 MB/s.
- Read latency of 125 s and write latency of 60 s.
- Random read up to 58,500 IOPS, random write up to 29,000 IOPS.
- Hot-plug ready for easy replacement.
- Digitally signed firmware ensures trusted updates.
- SmartSSD Wear Gauge monitors drive health.
- Power consumption max 6 W, idle 1.5 W.
- Compatible with HPE Apollo, D3000, SimpliVity, and other HPE servers.
Specifications
| Features |
| Hot-Plug support |
Yes |
| Write latency |
60 µs |
| Read latency |
125 µs |
| Random write (4KB) |
29000 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) |
58500 IOPS |
| Write speed |
480 MB/s |
| Read speed |
520 MB/s |
| Data transfer rate |
6 Gbit/s |
| Component for |
Server/workstation |
| Memory type |
TLC |
| NVMe |
No |
| Interface |
Serial ATA III |
| SSD form factor |
2.5" |
| SSD capacity |
960 GB |
| Power |
| Power consumption (idle) |
1.5 W |
| Power consumption (max) |
6 W |
| Power consumption (write) |
3.02 W |
| Power consumption (read) |
3.02 W |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
7 mm |
| Other features |
| Compatible products |
HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9/Gen10 Servers HPE Apollo 4200 Gen10 LFF Server for BlueData Software HPE Apollo 4510 Gen10 System HPE D3000/D6020/D8000 Disk Enclosures HPE D2220sb/D2500sb Storage Blade HPE Scalable Object Storage with Scality RING HPE SimpliVity 2600 HPE SimpliVity 325/380 Gen10 HPE Storage File Controllers HPE StoreEasy 1460/1560/1650/1660/1860 |
