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868818-B21
HP 480GB SATA 6G RI SFF (2.5 IN) SC DS FIRMWARESSD
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868818-B21 is a high-performance HDD built in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, delivering 7200 RPM, 4 TB of storage capacity, and a 256 MB cache. It is engineered to meet rigorous demands with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, making it ideal for continuous, heavy-duty operations in desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance environments.
868818-B21 further distinguishes itself with advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, robust vibration protection, and dual actuator technology. Its balanced power consumption, along with proven reliability and efficiency, makes it a top choice for data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance applications.
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In a mid-size financial services firm running 200 virtual desktops on HP ProLiant servers, IT faces slow login times and lag during peak hours. By deploying the 868818-B21-HP 480GB SATA 6G RI SFF (2.5 IN) SC DS Firmware SSD as the primary boot and user-profile storage tier, the organization achieves 4× faster OS boot times and 3× higher IOPS compared to legacy HDD arrays. The result: seamless end-user experience, reduced help-desk tickets by 40%, and a 25% cut in infrastructure power and cooling costs.
A growing e-commerce retailer operating on a dual-socket HP DL380 Gen10 rack server needs sub-millisecond response for order processing and inventory checks. Integrating the 868818-B21-HP 480GB SATA 6G RI SFF (2.5 IN) SC DS Firmware SSD for transaction logs and hot-data caching delivers sustained read-intensive performance at up to 100K IOPS. The deployment slashes query latency by 65%, accelerates checkout times, and supports 2× the concurrent shoppers during peak sales events—driving higher throughput and customer satisfaction.
A national retail chain with 500 stores deploys self-service kiosks and POS terminals that require reliable, low-latency access to pricing, promotions, and loyalty data. By equipping each HP SFF edge server with the 868818-B21-HP 480GB SATA 6G RI SFF (2.5 IN) SC DS Firmware SSD, the retailer ensures instant data retrieval and offline resilience during network outages. Outcome: 99.9% transaction uptime, 50% faster price lookups, and a consistent checkout experience that reduces abandoned baskets and boosts store-level revenue.
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 868818-B21 |  K2P99B |  P04478-B21 |  Q2U14A |  765464-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 | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 10 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 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.6 Watts | 4 Watts | 4 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | 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 | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 868818-B21 Enterprise HDD | K2P99B Enterprise HDD | P04478-B21 Enterprise 4TB HDD | Q2U14A Enterprise HDD | 765464-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.043 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.78 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reliable SATA RI SSD with consistent performance.
Installed quickly and runs smoothly.
Good endurance for daily operations.
Stable read performance.
Meets expectations for enterprise SSDs.
The HP 868818-B21 SSD offers 480 GB of raw storage capacity, delivering ample space for operating systems, applications, and data.
This drive uses a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring broad compatibility and high sustained throughput in most server and storage configurations.
The SSD is built in a 2.5 inch small form factor (SFF) design, making it ideal for rack-mount servers and dense storage arrays.
The HP 480 GB SATA 6G SSD delivers up to 520 MB/s sequential read and 500 MB/s sequential write performance, optimizing data transfer rates for demanding workloads.