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P10448-B21
HP G8-G10 960GB 2.5 SAS 12G MU DS SSD
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P10448-B21 Overview
P10448-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for both enterprise and desktop applications. It features a robust 3.5-inch form factor paired with a SATA III interface, a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, a 4 TB storage capacity, and a 128 MB cache. Designed with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours, the drive ensures dependable 24/7 operation.
Optimized for demanding workloads with an annual rating of 180 TB/yr, P10448-B21 maintains a power consumption of 8 W during read/write activities and 5 W when idle. Its advanced engineering includes helium sealing, dual actuator functionality, and vibration protection, making it ideally suited for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems.
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P10448-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)
- 128 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 W
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 W
- Encryption Support
- No
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–55°C
- Product Name
- P10448-B21 4TB 7200RPM Helium-Sealed HDD
- Height
- 1.00 inches
- Width
- 5.80 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 2.20 lbs
P10448-B21 Use Case
Accelerating Virtualized Server Workloads in Data Centers
In large-scale VMware vSphere deployments on HP ProLiant Gen8–Gen10 servers, the P10448-B21-HP G8-G10 960GB 2.5 SAS 12G MU DS SSD delivers sub-millisecond latency and 200K+ IOPS per drive. This high-throughput SSD optimizes VM provisioning and live-migration, reducing boot times by 50% and increasing consolidation ratios—driving superior resource utilization and lower operational costs.
Boosting Enterprise Database Transaction Performance
Deployed in mission-critical Oracle and SQL Server clusters, the P10448-B21-HP SSD’s 12 Gb/s SAS interface sustains consistent random writes at peak business hours. Banks and retail chains achieve 25% faster query response, 99.99% SLA compliance and simplified storage tiering—translating into higher customer satisfaction and measurable ROI.
Enhancing VDI Boot Storm Management for Financial Services
In Citrix and VMware Horizon environments supporting 1,000+ virtual desktops, the 960 GB MU DS SSD eliminates I/O bottlenecks during simultaneous user logins. Financial institutions experience sub-10-second boot times, 40% lower latency under peak load and streamlined IT maintenance—ensuring uninterrupted trader access and regulatory uptime mandates.
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Product Comparison Table 
 P10448-B21 |  Q6M03A |  H6G42A |  K2P99B |  875326-B21 | |
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| 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 | Server / NAS | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 10 TB | 6 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | 4 ms | 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 | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 W | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 W | 6 Watts | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 4.5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | No | 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 | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C |
| Product Name | P10448-B21 4TB 7200RPM Helium-Sealed HDD | Q6M03A Enterprise HDD | H6G42A Enterprise HDD | K2P99B Enterprise HDD | 875326-B21 Enterprise Helium HDD |
| Height | 1.00 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.80 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.00 inches | 4.0 inches | 8.74 inches |
| Weight | 2.20 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.65 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 2.2 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bilal Riaz
5
Handles mixed workloads efficiently.
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Saskia Muller
5
Noticeable improvement in application response times.
A
Adeel Qureshi
4
Stable and easy to deploy.
G
Gareth Miles
5
Solid enterprise SSD choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the HP G8-G10 960GB 2.5 SAS 12G MU DS SSD?
The HP G8-G10 960GB 2.5 SAS 12G MU DS SSD (SKU P10448-B21) is an enterprise-grade solid-state drive designed for HP ProLiant Gen8 to Gen10 servers, offering high performance and reliability for data-center workloads.
What are the key features of the HP P10448-B21 SSD?
Key features include 960GB capacity, 2.5″ hot-plug form factor, 12Gb/s dual-port SAS interface, up to 2050 MB/s sequential read, 1725 MB/s sequential write, and enterprise-class endurance and reliability.
What interface and form factor does this SSD use?
This SSD uses a 12 Gb/s dual-port SAS interface in a standard 2.5-inch hot-plug form factor, ensuring broad compatibility with HP ProLiant Gen8–Gen10 servers.
What sequential read and write performance does this SSD deliver?
It delivers up to 2050 MB/s sequential read and up to 1725 MB/s sequential write throughput for demanding enterprise applications.
What random IOPS performance can I expect from this SSD?
The drive achieves up to 370,000 4K random read IOPS and 323,000 4K random write IOPS, enabling low-latency response under heavy mixed workloads.
What endurance rating does this SSD have?
It is rated for up to 1.3 petabytes total bytes written (TBW), equivalent to 1 drive write per day (DWPD) over a five-year lifecycle.
What is the MTBF of this SSD?
The HP P10448-B21 SSD offers a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours, reflecting its enterprise-class reliability.
Is this SSD hot-swappable?
Yes. The 2.5″ design supports hot-swapping, allowing drive replacement or upgrades without shutting down the server.
Does this SSD support dual-port connectivity?
Yes. The dual-port SAS interface provides redundant data paths for continuous operation in high-availability environments.
Which HP servers is this SSD compatible with?
It is fully compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers and storage enclosures that support 2.5″ SAS SSDs.
Is the HP 960GB SAS SSD backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS?
Yes. The 12Gb/s SAS interface is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS ports, operating at reduced speeds if needed.
What use cases is this SSD best suited for?
Ideal use cases include virtualization, OLTP databases, data analytics, caching, and mixed-workload environments in enterprise data centers.
What warranty coverage comes with this SSD?
The SSD includes a three-year limited warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
How do I install the P10448-B21 SSD in my server?
Insert the SSD into an available 2.5″ SAS drive bay, secure the carrier, and ensure the drive is recognized in the server’s storage controller or HBA utility.
Do I need a RAID controller to use this SSD?
No. While you can use it with a SAS RAID controller for data protection, the drive also works with standard SAS HBAs in JBOD configurations.
What does MU DS mean on this SSD?
MU DS stands for Multi-User Drive with Distributed Spare, signifying advanced data services and built-in spare capacity to enhance reliability and endurance.