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P04517-B21
HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digi...
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P04517-B21 Overview
P04517-B21 is an HDD engineered for high-performance applications with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface, spinning at 7200 RPM. It delivers 4 TB of storage capacity with a robust 256 MB cache, making it well-suited for heavy-duty workloads in demanding environments.
P04517-B21 is rated for an annual workload of 550 TB/yr, with advanced reliability features including a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology. Designed for desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance systems, it provides efficient power consumption during read/write operations and excels in data center and enterprise storage deployments.
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P04517-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
- P04517-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.77 inches
- Depth
- 8.00 inches
- Weight
- 1.65 lbs
P04517-B21 Use Case
Real-Time Fraud Detection in Financial Services
A global investment bank deploys the HPE P04517-B21 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD to power its real-time fraud detection engine. By delivering sub-millisecond read latency and sustained 1.8 GB/s throughput, the SSD reduces anomaly-scoring time by 40%, accelerates decisioning, and ensures 24/7 transactional integrity with digitally signed firmware and a 3-year warranty.
Enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Healthcare
A large hospital consolidates 1,200 virtual desktops on an HPE 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SSD array, leveraging consistent IOPS and sub-1 ms latency to cut clinician login times in half. Digitally signed firmware ensures data integrity under HIPAA regulations, while the 3-year warranty and enterprise-grade SAS interface maintain continuous patient-record availability.
High-Performance Content Caching for E-Commerce
A major online retailer accelerates product image and metadata delivery by caching 100 million assets on P04517-B21 960GB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSDs. The optimized read-intensive design boosts page-load speeds by 60%, raises conversion rates, and extends drive endurance. Digitally signed firmware plus a 3-year warranty guarantee cache reliability and data authenticity.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| P04517-B21 |  870763-B21 |  K2R24A |  Q2U13A |  831737-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 | 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 | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 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 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 | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 7 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.0 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 | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | P04517-B21 High Performance Enterprise HDD | 870763-B21 Enterprise Hard Drive | K2R24A Enterprise HDD 4TB | Q2U13A Enterprise HDD | 831737-B21 Enterprise Capacity 10TB SATA III 7200 RPM HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.77 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 8.00 inches | 4.02 inches | 8.3 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.65 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 2.20 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Arif Hussain
4
Smooth installation and consistent reads.
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Silvia Costa
5
Works well in shared storage environments.
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Usman Farid
5
Reliable and predictable SSD behavior.
H
Howard Blake
4
Solid choice for read-focused workloads.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE P04517-B21 SSD?
The HPE P04517-B21 SSD offers 960 GB of usable storage, ideal for read-intensive workloads and database applications.
Which interface does the HPE 960 GB SAS SSD use?
This SSD uses the SAS 12 Gb/s interface in a 2.5-inch SFF form factor for high-speed, enterprise-grade connectivity.
What does “read intensive” mean for this SSD?
“Read intensive” indicates the drive is optimized for workloads with high read-to-write ratios, such as analytics, web servers, and virtual desktop infrastructure.
What is the endurance rating for the P04517-B21 SSD?
It delivers a 0.3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) rating over its three-year warranty, suitable for read-heavy enterprise environments.
Is the firmware on this SSD digitally signed?
Yes, the SSD ships with HPE digitally signed firmware, ensuring integrity and resistance to unauthorized modifications.
What warranty is included with the HPE P04517-B21?
HP provides a three-year limited warranty covering both parts and labor for this SSD.
Which servers are compatible with this 2.5-inch SSD?
It is fully supported in HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers as well as HPE Synergy, Apollo and Superdome Flex systems.
How do I install the HPE 960 GB SAS SSD?
Slide the drive into any open 2.5-inch SAS bay on a supported HPE server and the system will auto-detect it on boot.
What performance can I expect from this SAS SSD?
It delivers up to 4 K random read IOPS of 100,000 and sequential throughput up to 1,000 MB/s for read operations.
Does this SSD support HPE Smart Storage features?
Yes, it supports HPE Smart Array and Smart HBA features including online firmware updates and health monitoring.
Can I use this SSD in non-HPE servers?
While it may work in other SAS-12 Gb/s systems, HPE recommends using it in HPE servers for full firmware and support compatibility.
What power consumption does the P04517-B21 require?
Typical power draw is 5 W during active reads and 2 W in idle, helping reduce data center energy costs.
How reliable is the HPE 960 GB SAS SSD?
It features an MTBF of 2 million hours and HPE’s rigorous qualification to deliver enterprise-class reliability.
How does this SSD differ from write-intensive models?
Compared to write-intensive drives, it offers higher read performance and lower write endurance, optimized for read-heavy applications.
What monitoring tools are available for this SSD?
You can use HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and HPE Smart Storage Administrator for real-time health and performance monitoring.
Can I update the firmware on the P04517-B21 myself?
Yes, firmware updates can be executed via HPE Smart Storage Administrator or iLO, following HPE’s documented procedures.