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804590-B21 Overview
804590-B21 is a robust HDD engineered for enterprise storage, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a high-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface. It delivers a 7200 RPM spindle speed combined with an 8 TB storage capacity and a 256 MB cache, ensuring an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr, an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, and a reliability design for 24/7 operation.
804590-B21 is optimized for data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance applications. It incorporates advanced design elements including a helium-sealed construction, built-in vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, while maintaining efficient power consumption with approximately 8 Watts during read/write cycles and 5 Watts in idle mode.
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804590-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Single
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 804590-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 7.25 inches
- Weight
- 2.0 lbs
804590-B21 Use Case
Enterprise Database Query Acceleration with HPE 804590-B21 240GB SATA SSD
In a mid-sized financial services firm running SQL Server, deploying the 804590-B21-HPE 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC 3yr Warranty SSD for index and primary data files reduced average query latency by 45%, ensuring sub-10ms response times for critical reporting. Benefit: Accelerated analytics, improved user experience and higher transaction throughput.
High-Traffic Web Content Caching on HPE 804590-B21 240GB SATA SSD
A global e-commerce platform integrated the 804590-B21-HPE 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC 3yr Warranty SSD into its NGINX cache tier, delivering 60% faster page loads during peak sale events and offloading HDD arrays. Benefit: Enhanced customer engagement, reduced backend I/O bottlenecks and lower infrastructure costs.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Boot Optimization with HPE 804590-B21 240GB SATA SSD
An IT services provider outfitted its VMware Horizon environment with the 804590-B21-HPE 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC 3yr Warranty SSD for OS and user profile storage, cutting VDI boot storms by 70% and achieving consistent logon times under 15 seconds. Benefit: Improved end-user productivity, predictable performance and simplified desktop management.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 804590-B21 |  846510-B21 |  793667-B21 |  P07928-B21 |  P07932-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 / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 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 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.2 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.2 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Single | 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 | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | 804590-B21 Enterprise HDD | 846510-B21 | 793667-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | P07928-B21 Enterprise HDD | P07932-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Depth | 7.25 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.4 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hassan Raza
5
Stable under constant read workloads.
L
Lucas Pereira
4
Easy integration with existing arrays.
S
Shahbaz Malik
5
Reliable enterprise SSD.
E
Erik Svensson
4
Consistent performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF (3.5in) SCC SSD (SKU: 804590-B21)?
The HPE 804590-B21 is a 240 GB SATA 6 Gb/s read-intensive solid-state drive in a 3.5-inch LFF form factor, delivering consistent performance for caching, boot and read-heavy applications.
Which interface does the HPE 240GB SATA 6G SSD use?
This SSD uses the SATA 3.0 interface with 6 Gb/s transfer rates, ensuring broad compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and storage enclosures.
What form factor and bay compatibility does this SSD support?
The drive is a Large Form Factor (3.5 in) SSD designed for standard HPE LFF drive bays and caddies in ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers.
What workloads is the read-intensive SSD optimized for?
It is optimized for read-intensive workloads such as boot volumes, content delivery, edge computing and cache acceleration, offering a cost-effective solution for high-read environments.
What are the sequential read and write performance specifications?
The drive delivers up to 530 MB/s sustained sequential reads and up to 450 MB/s sustained sequential writes for consistent data throughput.
What is the endurance rating of the HPE 240GB Read Intensive SSD?
It is rated for read-intensive workloads with an endurance of 0.3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) over a three-year period.
What warranty coverage is included with SKU 804590-B21?
HPE provides a three-year standard commercial warranty, including both parts and labor, backed by global HPE support services.
What does the SCC designation mean in this SSD?
SCC stands for Smart Carrier Capable, indicating integrated carrier intelligence for easy drive identification, monitoring and secure fleet management.
Which HPE servers and storage systems support this SSD?
It is fully qualified for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 rack and tower servers, HPE Apollo systems and selected HPE StoreEasy and StoreVirtual appliances.
How does this SSD improve overall system performance?
By replacing traditional HDDs with this read-optimized SSD, you benefit from lower latency, faster boot times and accelerated data access for read-heavy applications.
Is the HPE 240GB SATA 6G SSD hot-swappable?
Yes, the drive supports hot-swap operation, enabling safe insertion and removal without powering down the server when used in a compatible hot-plug bay.
How do I install the HPE 240 GB SATA SSD in my server?
Insert the SSD into an HPE 3.5-inch LFF hot-plug carrier, slide it into a compatible bay until it latches, then verify recognition in HPE Smart Array or BIOS.
Which operating systems are supported by this SSD?
The drive is OS-agnostic and fully supported under Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi and other SATA-compliant operating systems.
What reliability metrics are available for this SSD?
The SSD features a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours and offers end-to-end data protection with power-loss prevention.
How does this read-intensive SSD differ from write-intensive models?
Read-intensive SSDs like this model are optimized for higher read I/O, lower cost per gigabyte and moderate write workloads, whereas write-intensive drives offer higher DWPD ratings for heavy write applications.
How can I update firmware and monitor drive health?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) to deploy firmware updates, monitor SMART attributes and view drive health metrics.