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P04480-B21
HP 3.84TB SATA 6G RI SFF 2.5-INCH SC DS FIRMWARE SSD
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P04480-B21 Overview
P04480-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise applications, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. It delivers a robust 10 TB capacity with a 256 MB buffer, supports a workload rating of 550 TB/yr, and is built to maintain reliability with a high MTBF.
Optimized for multi-bay environments, P04480-B21 integrates advanced features including helium-sealed construction, effective vibration protection, and dual actuator technology. Its power consumption is rated at 8 Watts for read/write operations and 5 Watts in idle, making it ideal for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
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P04480-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
- 10 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)
- 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
- P04480-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.08 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 5.79 inches
- Weight
- 2.1 lbs
P04480-B21 Use Case
VMware vSphere Acceleration in HPE ProLiant Servers
Deploy the P04480-B21-HP 3.84TB SATA 6G RI SFF 2.5-INCH SC DS FIRMWARE SSD as cache and boot drives in an HPE ProLiant DL380 cluster running VMware vSphere. This setup delivers up to 40% lower VM latency and 30% higher consolidation ratios under mixed workloads. Benefit: Dramatically improved VM density, predictable I/O performance, and reduced TCO for virtualization environments.
High-Transaction Database Performance for E-Commerce
Integrate the HP 3.84TB SATA 6G SSD into a MySQL/MariaDB cluster powering an online retail platform with 10,000+ concurrent transactions per minute. The SSD’s sustained 6Gbit/s throughput and enterprise-grade firmware reduce read/write latency by 35%, ensuring sub-5ms query response times during peak sales events. Benefit: Accelerated order processing, higher customer satisfaction, and scalable database performance.
Medical Imaging Archive Acceleration in PACS
Use the P04480-B21-HP 3.84TB SATA 6G SSD to store and retrieve large DICOM files in a hospital’s Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The drive’s high sustained throughput and consistent IOPS enable 20% faster image retrieval and real-time diagnostic review. Benefit: Enhanced clinician productivity, reduced patient wait times, and reliable storage for critical medical imaging data.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 P04480-B21 |  P07922-B21 |  B9F52B |  P09712-B21 |  822563-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 / Enterprise Storage | 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 | 10 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 | 256 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 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | P04480-B21 Enterprise HDD | P07922-B21 Enterprise HDD | B9F52B High Performance 10TB HDD | P09712-B21 Enterprise HDD | 822563-B21 |
| Height | 1.08 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.78 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.80 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.1 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
T
Taha Siddiqui
5
Great for analytics and reporting workloads.
L
Laura Petrescu
5
Consistent reads and easy setup.
I
Ibrahim Noor
5
Reliable SSD for high-capacity needs.
C
Colin Price
5
Meets enterprise expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP 3.84TB SATA 6G RI SFF 2.5-Inch SC DS Firmware SSD (P04480-B21)?
The HP P04480-B21 is a 3.84 TB enterprise-grade SSD featuring a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 2.5-inch small form factor and DS firmware for optimized data integrity and performance.
What form factor and interface does the P04480-B21 SSD use?
It uses a 2.5-inch small form factor with a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface and a 7 mm z-height for universal server compatibility.
What sequential read and write speeds can I expect?
The drive delivers up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 530 MB/s sequential write throughput under typical enterprise workloads.
What random IOPS performance does this SSD offer?
It provides up to 85 000 read IOPS and 30 000 write IOPS at queue depth 32, ensuring low-latency access for demanding applications.
What endurance rating and DWPD does the P04480-B21 support?
Engineered for read-intensive workloads, it supports 1 drive-write per day (DWPD) over a 5-year service life, totaling approximately 700 TBW.
How reliable is the HP 3.84 TB SATA SSD?
With an MTBF of 2 million hours, advanced ECC, end-to-end data protection and power-loss protection, it ensures high reliability in enterprise environments.
Which servers and controllers are compatible with this SSD?
Certified for HPE ProLiant Gen8–Gen10 servers, HPE Smart Array controllers and any standard SATA 6 Gb/s host bus adapter (HBA).
What unique firmware features are included in the DS firmware?
The DS firmware offers drive-level encryption, self-encrypting drive support, dynamic wear leveling and firmware-level power-loss protection.
How do I install the HP P04480-B21 SSD in my server?
Insert the SSD into a compatible 2.5″ hot-swap bay or mount via SATA headers, secure with the provided screws, then configure BIOS or RAID controller settings.
Which operating systems support this SSD?
It is fully supported on Windows Server, Linux distributions (RHEL, SLES), VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
How can I monitor the health and performance of this SSD?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator, HPE iLO or standard S.M.A.R.T. monitoring tools to track health, endurance and performance metrics.
What is the typical power consumption of the P04480-B21 SSD?
Typical power draw is 5.5 W during active operation and 3.5 W in idle mode, optimizing data center energy efficiency.
What warranty coverage does this SSD include?
HP backs this drive with a 5-year limited warranty and advanced replacement service to minimize downtime.
What are the primary use cases for the 3.84 TB SATA SSD?
Ideal for virtualization, database acceleration, caching layers and read-intensive enterprise applications requiring low latency.
How does the P04480-B21 SSD improve overall server performance?
By reducing I/O latency, boosting throughput and accelerating boot and application load times, it enhances responsiveness in high-transaction environments.
Can I update the firmware on the HP P04480-B21 SSD?
Yes, firmware updates are available through the HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) or HPE Smart Storage Administrator for seamless upgrades.