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875498-B21
HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive M.2 2280 3yr Wty Digitally...
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875498-B21 Overview
875498-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered with a 3.5-inch form factor and SATA III interface, spinning at 7200 RPM. It offers a total storage capacity of 4 TB, coupled with a 64 MB cache and designed to deliver robust performance in demanding environments.
This drive is rated for an annual workload of 300 TB/yr and is built for continuous, reliable use with an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours and a rated operating reliability of 8,760 hours per year. Featuring advanced features such as helium sealing, vibration protection, and a dual actuator design, 875498-B21 is ideally suited for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications.
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875498-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)
- 64 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 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
- 875498-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 5.78 inches
- Weight
- 2.1 lbs
875498-B21 Use Case
Accelerating Read-Intensive Database Analytics on HPE ProLiant Servers
In an enterprise data warehouse environment, integrating the HPE 875498-B21 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive M.2 2280 SSD into HPE ProLiant DL servers reduces query latency by 40%, enabling real-time BI and agile decision-making. Digitally signed firmware ensures data integrity under sustained I/O, while the 3-year warranty guarantees consistent performance and compliance.
Enhancing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Performance
Deploying the HPE 875498-B21 480GB Read Intensive M.2 2280 SSD in a VMware Horizon VDI cluster supports 100+ concurrent users by serving OS reads and application launches with sub-millisecond latency. The drive’s read-optimized design cuts login times by 30%, boosts end-user productivity, and lowers TCO through sustained IOPS.
Optimizing Web Server Caching for E-Commerce Platforms
By caching static assets on HPE ProLiant web servers equipped with the HPE 875498-B21 480GB SATA 6G SSD, e-commerce sites achieve 50% faster page loads during peak traffic, improving conversion rates and SEO rankings. The compact M.2 2280 form factor simplifies high-density deployments, and digitally signed firmware secures content delivery.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| 875498-B21 |  819203-B21 |  864259-B21 |  765424-B21 |  N9Y12A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | 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 | 8 TB | 4 TB | 12 TB | 10 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 64 MB | 512 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 | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 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 | 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 | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | 875498-B21 Enterprise HDD | 819203-B21 Enterprise HDD | 864259-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | 765424-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | N9Y12A High Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches |
| Depth | 5.78 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 8.26 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 2.3 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Adeel Qasim
5
Ideal M.2 SSD for OS deployments.
J
Julien Moreau
4
Stable firmware and consistent latency.
I
Imran Shah
5
Noticeable improvement in system responsiveness.
R
Rui Matos
5
Solid enterprise SSD.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the HPE 875498-B21 SSD?
The HPE 875498-B21 is a 480GB SATA 6G read-intensive M.2 2280 SSD featuring digitally signed firmware, a 3-year warranty, and optimized performance for data-center applications.
Which interface does the HPE 480GB SATA 6G SSD use?
This SSD uses the industry-standard SATA 6 Gbps interface, ensuring broad compatibility and sustained data throughput.
What form factor is the HPE M.2 2280 SSD?
The drive is built in the M.2 2280 form factor (22 × 80 mm), ideal for modern servers and high-density storage arrays.
What warranty does the HPE 875498-B21 SSD include?
HPE provides a 3-year limited warranty with this SSD, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal operation.
What read and write performance can I expect?
This read-intensive SSD delivers up to 550 MB/s sequential read speeds and 500 MB/s sequential write speeds for consistent data access.
Is the HPE 480GB SSD optimized for read-intensive workloads?
Yes, it’s specifically designed for read-intensive environments such as caching, analytics, and web-hosting workloads.
What endurance rating does this SSD offer?
The HPE 480GB SATA 6G SSD supports up to 1.3 PBW (petabytes written), suitable for sustained read-heavy applications.
Does the SSD include digitally signed firmware?
Yes, it features HPE digitally signed firmware to ensure authenticity and protect against unauthorized modifications.
Which operating systems support this SSD?
It is compatible with all major OS platforms supporting SATA drives, including Windows Server, Linux distributions, VMware ESXi, and more.
What is the typical power consumption of the drive?
The SSD consumes approximately 2.5 W during active read/write operations and under 0.5 W in idle, optimizing data-center efficiency.
How do I install the M.2 2280 SSD?
Insert the drive into an M.2 2280 slot on your server or motherboard, secure it with the mounting screw, and enable SATA support in BIOS.
Can I use this SSD in both servers and workstations?
Yes, the M.2 2280 form factor and SATA 6G interface make it suitable for both enterprise servers and high-performance workstations.
What is the MTBF of the HPE 875498-B21 SSD?
This SSD has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.5 million hours, reflecting its enterprise-class reliability.
How does this SSD improve application performance?
By delivering high sequential read speeds and low latency, it accelerates I/O-bound tasks like database queries and virtualization.
What security advantages does digitally signed firmware provide?
Digitally signed firmware ensures the drive boots only trusted code, reducing the risk of firmware-level attacks and data compromise.
Are there any compatibility considerations for this SSD?
Ensure your system supports SATA 6 Gbps over an M.2 2280 slot and update the BIOS to the latest version for full compatibility.