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P10440-B21
HP 960GB SAS RI SFF SC VS DS SSD
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P10440-B21 Overview
P10440-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise storage, available in a 3.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface and a spindle speed of 7200 RPM. It delivers a robust 14 TB capacity with a 256 MB buffer, making it an ideal solution for environments that demand high storage density and reliable throughput.
P10440-B21 is optimized for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, ensuring continuous 24/7 performance. Its advanced features include a helium-sealed design, rotational vibration sensors for enhanced stability, and support for multi-bay configurations, while maintaining efficient power consumption levels at approximately 8.5 Watts during read/write operations and 5.5 Watts when idle.
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P10440-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
- 14 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)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Rotational Vibration Sensors
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- P10440-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed 14TB HDD
- Height
- 1.03
- Width
- 5.79
- Depth
- 4.00
- Weight
- 1.85
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Product Comparison Table 
 P10440-B21 |  875326-B21 |  P07922-B21 |  Q2P87A |  804625-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 | Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 14 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 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 | 256 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 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 7.2 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.5 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 4 Watts | 5 Watts | 4.5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | 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 | Rotational Vibration Sensors | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | P10440-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed 14TB HDD | 875326-B21 Enterprise Helium HDD | P07922-B21 Enterprise HDD | Q2P87A Enterprise Performance HDD | 804625-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 | 8.74 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.85 | 2.2 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ayesha Noor
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Smooth integration and stable performance.
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Karel Benes
4
Reliable option for read-intensive workloads.
B
Bilal Hussain
4
No downtime since deployment.
H
Henry Cole
5
Meets enterprise expectations.
Questions & Answers
What are the key specifications of the HP 960GB SAS RI SFF SC VS DS SSD?
The HP 960GB SAS RI SFF SC VS DS SSD is a 2.5-inch, small form factor, 12Gb/s SAS enterprise drive with 960 GB capacity, optimized for read-intensive workloads, and delivers up to 1.7 GB/s sequential read and 1.2 GB/s sequential write performance.
Which HP servers are compatible with the 960GB SAS RI SFF SC VS DS SSD?
This SSD is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 rack and blade servers, including DL, ML and BL series, when used with a supported SAS controller or HPE Smart Array adapter.
What endurance rating does the HP 960GB SAS RI SSD offer?
The drive provides a read-intensive endurance rating of 0.3 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year lifecycle, ensuring reliable performance for predominantly read-heavy applications.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this SSD?
The HP 960GB SAS RI SFF SC VS DS SSD has an enterprise-grade MTBF of 2 million hours, offering high reliability for data center deployments.
Is the HP 960GB SAS RI SSD hot-swappable?
Yes, the drive supports hot-swap capability in any bay designed for 2.5-inch SAS drives, enabling maintenance or upgrades without server downtime.
Can I deploy this SSD in hardware RAID configurations?
Absolutely. The SSD is fully supported in HPE Smart Array and third-party RAID controllers, allowing RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60 configurations for performance and redundancy.
What warranty coverage comes with the HP 960GB SAS RI SSD?
HPE offers a standard five-year, limited warranty on this SSD, including advanced replacement service where available.
How do I install the HP 960GB SAS RI SFF SC VS DS SSD?
Power down the server, insert the SSD into an empty 2.5-inch SAS drive bay or caddy, secure the latch, and then power up. The drive will be recognized by the system BIOS or RAID controller.
What power consumption should I expect from this SSD?
Typical active power draw is 6 W, with an idle power consumption of approximately 4.5 W, helping to reduce data center energy costs.
How does SAS differ from SATA on this SSD?
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) offers dual-port connectivity, higher reliability, full-duplex data transfer, and 12 Gb/s throughput, compared to SATA’s 6 Gb/s single-port operation.
What are the ideal use cases for a read-intensive SSD?
This SSD excels in read-heavy environments such as online transaction processing (OLTP), web serving, virtualization boot volumes, and database query acceleration.
How can I update the firmware on the HP 960GB SAS SSD?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) or Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to scan, download and apply the latest firmware for improved performance and compatibility.
How do I monitor SSD health and endurance?
Leverage HPE InfoSight or Smart Storage Administrator to view SMART attributes, remaining life percentage, media wear indicators and predictive failure alerts.
What does “VS DS” denote in the product name?
“VS DS” identifies the drive’s firmware optimization for Virtualization Services and Data Services workloads, ensuring consistent throughput and low latency.
Can I mix this SSD with other HDDs or SSDs in the same server?
Yes. You can mix SAS, SATA, HDD and SSD devices in the same chassis, but best practice is to group drives with similar performance and endurance for predictable I/O behavior.
Where can I purchase genuine HP 960GB SAS RI SFF SC VS DS SSDs?
Authorized HPE resellers, the HPE Store online, and certified partners stock this SSD. Always verify HPE part number P10440-B21 to ensure authenticity.