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P09712-B21
HP G8-G10 480GB 2.5 SATA 6G MU SC SSD
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P09712-B21 Overview
P09712-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered with a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface, featuring a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a storage capacity of 4 TB, and a 256 MB cache. Designed to handle the demands of desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance environments, this drive provides robust data management and efficiency.
Built with advanced features including helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and dual actuator technology, it supports an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr and ensures reliable operation through an optimal operating temperature range of 5–55°C. Its energy-efficient power consumption and precision engineering make it suitable for data centers, enterprise storage, and high-demand applications.
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P09712-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 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 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
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- P09712-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.0 inches
- Width
- 5.78 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
P09712-B21 Use Case
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Acceleration with P09712-B21-HP SSD
In a global enterprise running VMware Horizon on HP ProLiant G10 servers, deploying P09712-B21-HP G8-G10 480GB 2.5 SATA 6G MU SC SSD reduces login storms by 40% and cuts storage latency to 0.8 ms. This SSD integration boosts end-user productivity, maximizes VM density and lowers overall TCO.
High-Performance OLTP Database Acceleration for E-Commerce
An online retailer using Microsoft SQL Server on HP ProLiant G8 servers implements P09712-B21-HP G8-G10 480GB 2.5 SATA 6G MU SC SSD to achieve 30% higher transaction throughput and sub-2 ms query response during peak sales events. The result is real-time inventory updates, faster checkout and improved conversion rates.
Rapid Backup & Recovery for Distributed Edge Data Centers
A multinational enterprise leverages P09712-B21-HP G8-G10 480GB 2.5 SATA 6G MU SC SSD in HP ProLiant G8 remote sites to accelerate full-system backups and restores by 50%, meeting RPOs under 15 minutes. This SSD-based backup strategy ensures business continuity, regulatory compliance and streamlined disaster recovery workflows.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 P09712-B21 |  791034-B21 |  652589-B21 |  P07922-B21 |  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 | 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 | 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 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 | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 6 Watts | 4 Watts | 5.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | P09712-B21 Enterprise HDD | 791034-B21 Enterprise HDD | 652589-B21 Enterprise 4TB HDD | P07922-B21 Enterprise HDD | 831737-B21 Enterprise Capacity 10TB SATA III 7200 RPM HDD |
| Height | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.78 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 2.20 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
D
Danish Mehmood
5
Installed across multiple servers. Very stable.
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Sabrina Costa
5
Good mix of performance and endurance.
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Usman Jatoi
4
Predictable behavior under daily use.
H
Howard Blake
4
Reliable SSD for general enterprise environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HP G8-G10 480GB 2.5 SATA 6G MU SC SSD?
The HP G8-G10 SSD offers 480GB of raw storage, providing ample space for operating systems, applications, and data in enterprise environments.
Which servers and systems are compatible with this SSD?
This SSD is fully compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers as well as any standard 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s host supporting MU SC form factor.
What interface and form factor does this SSD use?
It uses a 2.5-inch (SFF) SATA III 6Gb/s interface in HP’s Mixed Use Self-Encrypting Drive (MU SC) form factor, ensuring broad compatibility and hot-swap support.
What are the sequential read and write speeds of the HP SSD?
The drive delivers up to 560 MB/s sequential read and up to 530 MB/s sequential write throughput, optimizing large-file transfers and application performance.
What is the endurance rating (TBW) of this drive?
The SSD is rated for up to 350 TBW (terabytes written), supporting demanding enterprise workloads with reliable data retention over its service life.
What reliability specifications does it offer, such as MTBF?
With an MTBF of 2 million hours and end-to-end data protection, this SSD ensures high reliability and minimal downtime in critical server operations.
Does this SSD support hot-swapping in HP servers?
Yes, the HP G8-G10 SSD supports hot-plug and hot-swap capabilities in compatible HP ProLiant systems, enabling maintenance without powering down.
Does it feature hardware encryption?
Yes, it includes AES-256 self-encryption (SED) that secures data at rest without impacting drive performance or requiring additional software.
What warranty does this HP SSD include?
This SSD is backed by a three-year limited warranty from HP, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
What is the operating temperature range?
The drive operates reliably between 0 °C and 70 °C, suitable for standard data center thermal conditions.
How much power does this SSD consume?
Typical power consumption is 3.5 W during active operations and 0.5 W in idle, helping maintain energy efficiency in high-density server racks.
Does the SSD support TRIM and S.M.A.R.T.?
Yes, it supports TRIM commands for sustained performance, and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring for proactive health reporting and predictive maintenance.
How do I install the HP G8-G10 SSD?
Install the drive by sliding it into a compatible 2.5" hot-swap bay or caddy, securing it with the drive carrier, and connecting via SATA—no additional drivers required.
Is this SSD optimized for enterprise workloads?
Absolutely. Its mixed-use design, high endurance, hardware encryption, and consistent performance make it ideal for virtualization, databases, and transaction-heavy applications.
How can I optimize the performance of this SSD?
Enable AHCI mode in BIOS, keep firmware updated via HP’s Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP), and ensure TRIM is active in your operating system for peak performance.
What makes the HP MU SC SSD different from consumer SSDs?
Compared to consumer drives, this enterprise MU SC SSD delivers higher endurance, advanced data protection features, hot-swap capability, and a longer warranty tailored for server workloads.