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875492-B21
HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use M.2 2280 3yr Wty Digitally Signe...
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875492-B21 Overview
875492-B21 is a robust HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, operating at 7200 RPM with a 4 TB storage capacity and a 256 MB cache. It supports an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and is designed to deliver an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, ensuring reliability for 8,760 rated hours of operation per year in demanding environments.
875492-B21 is optimized for high-performance server, desktop, NAS, and surveillance use cases. It features a helium-sealed design with vibration protection and dual actuator technology for enhanced performance, while drawing efficient power consumption of approximately 8 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts when idle.
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875492-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 210 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
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 875492-B21 Enterprise 4TB HDD
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Depth
- 8.5 inches
- Weight
- 2.0 lbs
875492-B21 Use Case
Accelerating VM Boot and OS Caching with 875492-B21-HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SSD
In large-scale VMware ESXi deployments on HPE ProLiant servers, using the 875492-B21-HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use M.2 2280 SSD as a dedicated boot and OS cache drive delivers up to 40% faster VM boot times and a 30% uplift in IOPS for management workloads. Digitally signed firmware ensures enterprise-grade security compliance, while the 3-year warranty safeguards continuous operations.
High-Throughput SQL Server Transaction Logs with 875492-B21-HPE M.2 2280 SSD
Financial services and e-commerce platforms deploy the 875492-B21-HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SSD for SQL Server transaction log and TempDB storage, sustaining over 45,000 IOPS and reducing commit latency by 25%. Mixed-use endurance (up to 10 DWPD) supports heavy write cycles, and digitally signed firmware aligns with PCI-DSS and SOX compliance, backed by a 3-year warranty for uninterrupted data integrity.
Secure Edge and VDI Acceleration in Remote Branches with 875492-B21-HPE SSD
Retail and manufacturing remote offices deploy HPE EdgeLine and ProLiant MicroServer platforms with the 875492-B21-HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use M.2 SSD to host Citrix and VMware Horizon VDI images locally. This configuration cuts user login times by 50% and reduces WAN traffic for image streaming. Digitally signed firmware prevents unauthorized modification, and the 3-year warranty ensures field-grade reliability.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 875492-B21 |  846510-B21 |  N9Y46A |  P09687-B21 |  Q2P81A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 8 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 210 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 | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 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 | 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 | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 875492-B21 Enterprise 4TB HDD | 846510-B21 | N9Y46A Enterprise Performance HDD | P09687-B21 Enterprise 8TB SATA HDD | Q2P81A Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 4 inches |
| Depth | 8.5 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.787 inches |
| Weight | 2.0 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.10 lbs | 3.65 lbs | 1.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Haris Ali
5
Good balance of speed and endurance.
F
Fabian Schmitt
4
OEM firmware ensured compatibility.
N
Noman Siddiq
4
Worked well for database workloads.
J
Jukka Rantanen
4
Dependable SSD choice.
Questions & Answers
What are the key specifications of the HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use M.2 2280 SSD (SKU: 875492-B21)?
The HPE 875492-B21 SSD offers 960GB capacity, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, M.2 2280 form factor, mixed-use endurance, digitally signed firmware and a three-year limited warranty.
What performance can I expect from this 960GB SATA SSD?
You’ll achieve up to 560 MB/s sequential reads, 515 MB/s sequential writes, 80K random read IOPS and 75K random write IOPS under mixed-use workloads.
What does “mixed use” endurance mean for this SSD?
Mixed-use endurance balances high write durability and read performance, supporting typical enterprise applications with up to 1 drive write per day (DWPD).
How does the digitally signed firmware enhance security?
Digitally signed firmware ensures integrity and authenticity, preventing unauthorized code execution and safeguarding data against firmware-level attacks.
Which servers and systems are compatible with the HPE 875492-B21 SSD?
This SSD is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers, HPE Synergy, HPE Apollo platforms and other M.2-capable RAID/HBA controllers that support SATA M.2 devices.
Is the three-year warranty comprehensive, and what does it cover?
HPE’s three-year limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, offering free repair or replacement within the warranty period and optional support upgrades.
How do I install the M.2 2280 SSD in my HPE server?
Power off the server, locate the M.2 slot on the system board, align the SSD at a 30° angle, press it into the connector, secure with the retaining screw and reboot.
Does this SSD support TRIM and garbage collection?
Yes, it supports SATA TRIM and built-in garbage collection to maintain peak performance and prolong drive lifespan by reclaiming unused blocks.
What power consumption should I expect from this SSD?
Typical active power is 3.2 W, with maximum read/write peaks of 4.5 W and slumber power under 50 mW, optimizing energy efficiency in data centers.
What operating temperatures are supported by the HPE 960GB M.2 SSD?
The drive operates reliably between 0 °C and 70 °C (32 °F–158 °F) without performance throttling, suitable for standard server environments.
How do I update the firmware on this SSD?
Use the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) to detect and apply digitally signed firmware updates safely.
Can I use this M.2 SSD in non-HPE systems?
Yes, any system or RAID/HBA controller with a standard M.2 2280 SATA slot can support this SSD, though validation is only guaranteed on HPE platforms.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this SSD?
The SSD offers an MTBF of two million hours, reflecting high reliability for enterprise workloads and continuous operation.
How much total bytes written (TBW) does this SSD support?
It supports up to 700 TBW over its warranty period under mixed-use workloads, delivering consistent endurance for moderate write demands.
Does the SSD require additional cooling or heat sinks?
No additional cooling is required in standard server chassis with adequate airflow, but active airflow over the M.2 slot is recommended for maximum reliability.
What are the benefits of choosing the HPE 875492-B21 SSD over consumer drives?
This drive offers enterprise-grade endurance, signed firmware security, formal HPE validation, three-year support and optimized mixed-use performance, unlike consumer SSDs.