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P09685-B21
HP 240GB 6G 2.5 RI NHP SATA SSD
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P09685-B21 is a high-performance HDD built for dependable operation in demanding environments. This model features a 3.5-inch form factor, utilizes a SATA III interface, and spins at 7200 RPM. It delivers a storage capacity of 2 TB with a 64 MB cache, and its robust design is backed by an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr and an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, making it highly reliable for continuous operation rated at 24×7 hours/year.
Designed for versatile use across desktops, servers, NAS systems, and surveillance applications, the P09685-B21 combines efficiency with advanced technology. Its power consumption is optimized at 8 Watts during read/write operations and 4 Watts when idling. Further enhancing its stability, the drive includes helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, making it a top choice for data centers and enterprise storage environments.
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In a global financial services data center, IT teams deploy the P09685-B21-HP 240GB 6G 2.5 RI NHP SATA SSD as the primary boot and OS disk for VMware ESXi hosts. The high endurance and sustained low-latency reads deliver 40% faster boot times, increase virtual machine density by 15%, and minimize maintenance windows—ensuring continuous, predictable performance under heavy I/O loads.
A leading online retailer integrates the P09685-B21-HP 240GB 6G 2.5 RI NHP SATA SSD as a dedicated caching tier for MySQL and Redis read replicas. This read-optimized SSD reduces page-load latency by 30% and boosts query throughput by 50%, translating into higher user engagement, improved conversion rates, and demonstrable uplift in average order value.
A nationwide retail chain upgrades its self-checkout kiosks with the P09685-B21-HP 240GB 6G 2.5 RI NHP SATA SSD to handle constant transaction logging and inventory lookups. With its read-intensive endurance and wide operating temperature range, the SSD cuts field failure rates by 90%, extends kiosk refresh cycles to 5 years, and lowers total cost of ownership by reducing unplanned downtime.
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 P09685-B21 |  875509-B21 |  P09092-B21 |  872376-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 | 2 TB | 8 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 64 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 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 5.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 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 | Single | 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 | P09685-B21 High Performance HDD | Seagate Enterprise Capacity 8TB 3.5-Inch SATA III HDD 875509-B21 | P09092-B21 Enterprise Performance HDD | 872376-B21 Enterprise HDD | 822563-B21 |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.04 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 2.00 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.50 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Read intensive SSD improved application responsiveness.
Reliable performance in production.
Easy to deploy.
Good SSD for enterprise use.
Consistent read speeds.
The HP P09685-B21 SSD provides 240 GB of usable storage in a standard 2.5-inch form factor.
This SSD uses a SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface for high-speed data transfer and broad compatibility.
The drive delivers up to 530 MB/s sequential read and up to 480 MB/s sequential write performance.
NHP stands for Non-Hot-Plug, indicating the SSD is not designed for hot-swap environments.