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875500-B21
HP 960GB SATA 6G RI M.2 2280 DS FIRMWARE SSD
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875500-B21 Overview
875500-B21 is a high-performance HDD designed in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface. It features a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, an 8 TB storage capacity, and a 256 MB cache, making it suitable for reliable storage solutions.
The drive is engineered for enterprise storage with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF rated for extensive reliability hours. Optimized for use in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems, it offers efficient power consumption at 8 Watts during read/write operations and 4 Watts in idle mode, along with advanced features such as being helium-sealed, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology.
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875500-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
- 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)
- 4 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
- 875500-B21
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 5.79 inches
- Weight
- 2.00 lbs
875500-B21 Use Case
Accelerating Virtual Machine Deployment in Enterprise Data Centers
Scenario: In HPE ProLiant DL-series servers, deploy the 875500-B21-HP 960GB SATA 6G RI M.2 2280 DS FIRMWARE SSD as the primary boot and VM storage drive. Benefit: Achieve up to 40% faster virtual machine provisioning and sub-1 ms I/O latency, driving higher VM density, streamlined operations and a lower total cost of ownership.
Enhancing Edge Analytics in Industrial IoT Gateways
Scenario: In manufacturing facilities, integrate the 875500-B21-HP 960GB SATA 6G RI M.2 2280 DS FIRMWARE SSD into ruggedized IoT gateway appliances to buffer sensor data and execute on-device analytics. Benefit: Enterprise-grade firmware with power-loss protection and 1 drive-write-per-day endurance ensures 99.99% uptime, real-time insights and reduced network backhaul costs.
Optimizing CDN Edge Cache Performance for Media Streaming
Scenario: In content delivery network edge nodes, use the 875500-B21-HP 960GB SATA 6G RI M.2 2280 DS FIRMWARE SSD for hot-object caching of video and web assets. Benefit: With sustained sequential reads up to 550 MB/s and robust firmware integrity, reduce content-fetch latency by 30%, improve quality of experience and lower origin-server load.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 875500-B21 |  857648-B21 |  804642-B21 |  765259-B21 |  793683-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 | Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 12 TB | 16 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 64 MB | 256 MB | 512 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 210 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 | 8.5 Watts | 8.7 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 5.2 Watts | 6.1 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 6.5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 875500-B21 | 857648-B21 Enterprise Series SAS Hard Drive | 804642-B21 Enterprise SATA HDD | 765259-B21 12TB Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | 793683-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.00 inches | 1.04 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches |
| Weight | 2.00 lbs | 3.64 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.80 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Ahsan Javed
4
Consistent read performance.
G
George Lin
5
Installed smoothly with no firmware issues.
U
Ubaid Khan
5
Reliable storage upgrade.
M
Morten Jensen
5
Good enterprise grade SSD.
Questions & Answers
What is the form factor of the HP 875500-B21 SSD?
The HP 875500-B21 SSD uses the M.2 2280 form factor for high-density, low-profile server installations.
Which interface does the HP 875500-B21 SSD support?
This SSD supports the SATA III 6Gb/s interface for broad compatibility with enterprise and data-center platforms.
What is the storage capacity of the HP 875500-B21 SSD?
The HP 875500-B21 SSD offers 960 GB of usable flash storage to accommodate operating systems, applications, and data.
What are the sequential read and write speeds of this SSD?
It delivers up to 555 MB/s sequential read and up to 520 MB/s sequential write speeds for fast data transfers.
Which servers and systems is this SSD compatible with?
It is compatible with any system featuring an M.2 2280 SATA slot, including HP ProLiant servers and third-party motherboards.
What firmware does the HP 875500-B21 SSD use?
This drive runs HP’s Data Center (DS) firmware, optimized for data integrity and consistent performance under enterprise workloads.
Is the HP 875500-B21 SSD hot-pluggable?
No, M.2 2280 form-factor SSDs are not designed for hot-swap; power down before installation or removal.
What is the operating temperature range of this SSD?
The operating range is 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F), suitable for typical datacenter environments.
What is the endurance rating of the HP 875500-B21 SSD?
It is rated for 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) over a 5-year period, supporting sustained write workloads.
What is the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) for this SSD?
The SSD has an MTBF of 2 million hours, reflecting enterprise-grade reliability.
Does the HP 875500-B21 SSD offer power-loss protection?
Yes, it includes integrated power-loss protection capacitors to safeguard in-flight data during unexpected outages.
Does this SSD support hardware encryption?
Yes, the SSD supports AES 256-bit encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 for secure data-at-rest protection.
How do I install the HP 875500-B21 SSD?
Install by inserting it into an available M.2 2280 slot, securing with the mounting screw, then enable it in BIOS or UEFI.
Why choose HP DS firmware for this SSD?
HP DS firmware delivers enhanced data integrity, consistent QoS, and optimized endurance for demanding enterprise workloads.
What are the typical use cases for this SSD?
Ideal for OS boot volumes, database acceleration, virtualization, and read/write caching in servers and storage arrays.
Does the HP 875500-B21 SSD support TRIM and NCQ?
Yes, it supports TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for sustained performance and drive health monitoring.