United States$5,000,000+
Inventory Delivered By
B
Brandon Hall
4
1TB NVMe M.2 offered excellent read performance.
880266-B21
HPE 1TB NVMe x4 RI M.2 2280 X Temp SSD
FEATURED DEAL
Name:
880266-B21
- Description:
- HPE 1TB NVMe x4 RI M.2 2280 X Temp SSD
- Rating:
Added to cart 28 times recently
- Availability:
In stock - Ready to Ship
- Brand:
- Hpe
- Condition:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Shipping:
Payment:
3 Year Extended Warranty
Same-day Shipping
14-Day Money Back Guarantee
Need Additional Discount on Product?
Request a quote below - Get Exclusive Pricing and Support.
Shipping:
Payment:
TRUSTED, TRIED, PROVEN
Officially Accredited
& Verified By
Next-Gen IT
Solutions Powered By
880266-B21 Overview
880266-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 and offers an 8 TB storage capacity with a generous 256 MB cache size, making it suitable for demanding enterprise storage applications.
Built for server environments, this drive is rated for an annual workload of 550 TB/yr and is engineered for 24/7 operation with high reliability and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours. With low power consumption (approximately 8 Watts during read/write and 5 Watts when idle) and advanced features such as helium-sealed technology, vibration protection, and dual actuator design, 880266-B21 is ideally suited for data centers, enterprise servers, and NAS systems.
880266-B21 price is is available on request. Get immediate quote.
Request bulk order quote for 880266-B21 for additional pricing. Browse the full Hpe Server M.2&Pcie Hard Drives series or explore all Hpe products.
880266-B21 Specifications
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Weight
- 1.8 lbs
- Depth
- 4.0 inches
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Interface
- SATA III
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Average Latency
- N/A
- 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
- Width
- 5.8 inches
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Use Case
- Server / Enterprise Storage
- Product Name
- Seagate Exos X18 8TB 7200 RPM SATA III Enterprise HDD
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table 
| 880266-B21 |  880262-B21 |  Q2U12A |  875585-B21 |  880264-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Server / 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 | 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 | 8 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 128 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 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 6.0 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Seagate Exos X18 8TB 7200 RPM SATA III Enterprise HDD | 880262-B21 Enterprise 4TB Helium Sealed HDD | Q2U12A Enterprise HDD | 875585-B21 Enterprise HDD | 880264-B21 Enterprise 4TB SATA HDD |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.75 inches |
| Depth | 4.0 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.02 inches |
| Weight | 1.8 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
Z
Zeeshan Arif
5
Fast and stable under load.
N
Noah Parker
4
OEM firmware ensured compatibility.
S
Saqib Mehmood
5
Great OS and cache drive.
J
Jan Kowalski
5
Very dependable.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 1TB NVMe x4 RI M.2 2280 X Temp SSD (SKU: 880266-B21)?
The HPE 1TB NVMe x4 RI M.2 2280 X Temp SSD is a high-performance, hot-pluggable solid-state drive designed for HPE ProLiant servers, featuring a 1 TB capacity, PCIe NVMe 4-lane interface and M.2 2280 form factor.
Which servers and systems are compatible with the HPE 880266-B21 SSD?
This SSD is compatible with HPE Gen10 and Gen11 ProLiant servers that support M.2 NVMe storage, including systems equipped with an Internal M.2 (RI) adapter or onboard M.2 slot.
What are the sequential read and write speeds of the HPE 1TB NVMe x4 SSD?
It delivers up to 3,500 MB/s sequential read and up to 3,000 MB/s sequential write performance, enabling rapid data access and reduced application latency.
What does NVMe x4 mean and why is it important?
NVMe x4 indicates four PCIe lanes dedicated to the drive, providing parallel data paths for sustained high throughput and low latency compared to SATA-based SSDs.
What is the M.2 2280 form factor specification?
M.2 2280 refers to a module that is 22 mm wide and 80 mm long, compatible with industry-standard M.2 slots and HPE internal carriers for compact, high-density storage.
What does the ‘RI’ designation stand for in this SSD model?
‘RI’ stands for ‘RAID-Integrated’, indicating the drive is optimized for servers that require direct attachment and enhanced RAID controller compatibility.
What is the endurance rating (TBW) of the HPE 880266-B21 SSD?
This SSD offers an endurance rating of up to 1,200 TBW (terabytes written), ensuring reliable write performance for demanding enterprise workloads.
Can I use this SSD as a boot device in HPE servers?
Yes, the HPE 1TB NVMe x4 RI M.2 2280 X Temp SSD supports UEFI boot and can be configured as a primary boot volume in compatible ProLiant servers.
How do I install the HPE 1TB NVMe x4 RI M.2 2280 SSD?
1. Power down the server. 2. Insert the SSD into the M.2 2280 slot or internal adapter. 3. Secure with the mounting screw. 4. Power on and configure in BIOS/UEFI.
What operating temperature range does this SSD support?
It operates reliably between 0 °C and 70 °C, making it suitable for standard data center and high-ambient environments.
What is the typical power consumption of the HPE 880266-B21 SSD?
Power consumption is approximately 5 W active and 0.5 W idle, optimizing performance per watt for energy-efficient server deployments.
Does this SSD include built-in error correction and data protection features?
Yes, it features advanced ECC, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and end-to-end data protection to ensure data integrity in critical applications.
What warranty does HPE provide for the 1TB NVMe x4 RI M.2 SSD?
HPE backs this SSD with a three-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, with global support options available.
Do I need an external heat sink or thermal solution for this SSD?
No external heat sink is required when installed in an HPE ProLiant server with proper airflow or the dedicated internal M.2 carrier with integrated thermal management.
How does the HPE NVMe SSD compare to a SATA SSD?
The NVMe SSD delivers up to 6× faster sequential throughput, significantly lower latency and higher IOPS than SATA SSDs, accelerating database, virtualization and analytics workloads.
Can I monitor the health and performance of the HPE 880266-B21 SSD?
Yes, use HPE Smart Storage Administrator or HPE iLO to view SSD health metrics, endurance usage, temperature and performance counters in real time.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this SSD?
The drive features an MTBF rating of 2 million hours, reflecting its design for continuous operation in enterprise data center environments.