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756657-B21
HP 480GB 6G SATA VALUE ENDURANCE SFF 2.5-IN SC ENTERPRISE
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756657-B21 Overview
756657-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered as a 3.5-inch drive with a SATA III interface, delivering a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 4 TB storage capacity, and a 128 MB cache. It is built for robust reliability with an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours and an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr, making it well-suited for intensive desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance applications.
756657-B21 is optimized for efficiency with a power consumption of 8.0 Watts during read/write operations and 5.0 Watts while idling, and it features advanced enhancements such as helium-sealing, vibration protection, and dual actuator support. Commonly used in data centers, high-performance desktops, NAS environments, and surveillance systems, this drive meets the demanding performance and reliability standards required in modern storage solutions.
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756657-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 128 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.0 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.0 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- 756657-B21 High Performance Desktop HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 1.50 lbs
756657-B21 Use Case
VDI Boot and Application Acceleration for Financial Services
In a global banking environment, deploying HP 756657-B21 480GB 6G SATA Value Endurance SFF 2.5-in Enterprise SSDs as dedicated boot and application drives for 4,000 virtual desktops reduced login times by 60% and sustained 70K IOPS under heavy access. The result: consistent performance during peak trading hours, simplified drive scaling and management, and improved end-user productivity.
High-Performance Database Indexing and Transaction Acceleration
An e-commerce provider integrated the HP 480GB 6G SATA Value Endurance SSD into its PostgreSQL index storage layer, achieving sub-millisecond query latency and 40% faster transaction throughput. With enterprise-grade endurance (3 DWPD) and reliable 6Gb/s throughput, the platform maintains high availability during Black Friday peaks, minimizes bottlenecks and elevates customer checkout experiences.
Edge Computing and Remote Office Data Caching
A retail chain rolled out HP 756657-B21 SSDs to 200 edge servers in remote stores for local caching and rapid backup. This SFF 2.5-in drive cut WAN bandwidth use by 50%, ensured sub-second inventory updates and point-of-sale responsiveness, and delivered consistent endurance for daily write-intensive logs. The outcome: reduced downtime, streamlined IT operations and secure, reliable data access at every site.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 756657-B21 |  791034-B21 |  K2P91A |  Q0F45A |  P04533-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 10 TB | 10 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 9.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Rotational Vibration Sensors |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 756657-B21 High Performance Desktop HDD | 791034-B21 Enterprise HDD | K2P91A Enterprise HDD | Q0F45A 10TB Enterprise HDD | P04533-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1 in | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.8 in | 4 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 in | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 1.50 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
U
Usama Tariq
4
Stable and easy to integrate.
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Daniela Varga
5
Good option for cost-conscious deployments.
S
Saif Raza
5
Consistent performance with no failures.
H
Howard Lane
4
Meets expectations for enterprise SATA SSDs.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP 756657-B21 SSD?
The HP 756657-B21 delivers 480GB of raw NAND flash capacity in a compact enterprise-grade form factor.
What interface and throughput does the HP 480GB 6G SATA VALUE ENDURANCE SSD support?
This drive utilizes a 6Gb/s SATA interface, offering up to 550 MB/s sequential read and 520 MB/s sequential write performance.
What form factor does the HP 756657-B21 come in?
The HP 480GB Value Endurance SSD is a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drive designed for dense enterprise environments.
What endurance rating does the HP 480GB 6G SATA VALUE ENDURANCE SSD provide?
It features value-endurance optimization rated for 1 Drive-Write-Per-Day (DWPD) over a 5-year service life, ideal for mixed and read-intensive workloads.
Which servers and controllers are compatible with the HP 756657-B21?
This SSD is fully compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8, Gen9 and Gen10 servers as well as HP Smart Array RAID controllers.
Is the HP 756657-B21 SSD hot-pluggable?
Yes, the drive supports hot-swap in SFF drive bays, enabling zero-downtime maintenance and replacement.
What workloads is the HP 480GB SATA Value Endurance SSD optimized for?
It is engineered for read-heavy enterprise applications such as virtualization, database acceleration and boot volumes.
Does the HP 756657-B21 support S.M.A.R.T. monitoring?
Yes, it includes S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring features for proactive status reporting and drive reliability management.
What power consumption levels can I expect from this SSD?
Typical active power consumption is 3.5 W with idle draw of just 0.75 W, ensuring efficient energy usage in large arrays.
How do I install the HP 480GB 6G SATA VALUE ENDURANCE drive in my server?
Simply insert the 2.5-inch SSD into an available SFF hot-swap bay or caddy and configure it via BIOS or the HP Smart Storage Administrator.
Does the HP 756657-B21 require any special drivers?
No special drivers are needed; it uses standard SATA drivers built into Windows, Linux and VMware ESXi operating systems.
What warranty coverage does the HP 480GB SSD include?
The drive is backed by a standard 3-year HP limited warranty, with optional Proactive Care service upgrades available.
Can I use the HP 756657-B21 as a boot drive?
Yes, its enterprise-grade endurance and consistent performance make it ideal for operating system and boot volumes.
How does this SSD compare to traditional HDDs?
Compared to mechanical HDDs, the HP value endurance SSD delivers up to 10× higher IOPS, lower latency and significantly reduced power consumption.
What is the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) rating of the HP 480GB Value Endurance SSD?
This enterprise SSD offers an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, ensuring high reliability in mission-critical environments.
How can I monitor performance and health of HP 756657-B21 drives?
Use the HP Smart Storage Administrator or integrated management tools to track IOPS, latency, wear leveling and overall drive health.