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P13658-B21
HP 480GB 2.5-INCH SFF SATA MU_X DIGITALLY SIGNED (DS) 6GB/S...
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P13658-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise applications. This 3.5-inch drive utilizes a SAS 12Gb/s interface with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, delivering a robust 4 TB of storage capacity and a substantial 256 MB cache. It is rated for an aggressive annual workload of 550 TB/yr and is designed to operate 24/7 with a proven MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, making it ideal for demanding data centers and server environments.
Optimized for energy efficiency and reliability, the P13658-B21 offers low power consumption with 8 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts when idle. Advanced features such as a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuators ensure peak performance in environments ranging from desktops and NAS to surveillance systems. Its precision engineering and compact dimensions make it a preferred choice for modern data storage solutions.
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In a high-density VMware ESXi cluster, integrating the HP P13658-B21-HP 480GB 2.5-inch SFF SATA MU_X DS 6Gb/s SSD as the primary VM datastore delivers up to 4× faster VM boot times and 2× higher random I/O performance. The digitally signed firmware ensures data integrity and simplifies compliance audits, while the SFF form factor maximizes drive bay utilization—resulting in increased VM density, predictable latency, and a 30% reduction in overall TCO.
A global banking firm deploys the HP P13658-B21-HP 480GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD in its mission-critical Oracle and SQL Server nodes to handle peak trading volumes. The 6Gb/s interface and low-latency NAND deliver 15,000+ IOPS for mixed read/write workloads, cutting transaction latency by 40% and boosting query throughput by 35%. Digitally signed firmware guards against unauthorized modifications, ensuring regulatory compliance and uncompromised data security.
Retail chain branch offices utilize the HP P13658-B21-HP 480GB 2.5-inch SSF SATA SSD as a local caching layer for POS transactions and real-time analytics. The 6Gb/s, digitally signed SSD accelerates batch uploads, reduces WAN bandwidth by 50%, and enforces firmware authenticity to prevent tampering. The result is faster checkout experiences, consistent data replication to central servers, and robust protection against supply-chain firmware attacks.
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 P13658-B21 |  P04478-B21 |  B9F51B |  P04525-B21 |  764906-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 | SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 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 210 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 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 6.7 Watts | 7.2 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 4 Watts | 4 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 5.2 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | 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 | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | P13658-B21 Enterprise HDD | P04478-B21 Enterprise 4TB HDD | B9F51B Enterprise HDD | P04525-B21 | 764906-B21 High-Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.04 inches | 1.05 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches | 8.74 inches | 7.78 inches | 8.66 inches |
| Weight | 1.50 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 3.3 lbs | 3.3 lbs | 1.55 lbs |
Installed this SSD in our production server and saw immediate boot and application load improvements. Stable performance and no firmware issues so far.
Reliable SSD for daily enterprise workloads. Consistent speeds and seamless compatibility with our HPE servers made deployment very smooth.
Using this drive for virtualization storage. Performance is predictable and it handles sustained workloads without throttling or errors.
Solid upgrade from older SATA drives. Installation was straightforward and the digitally signed firmware gives extra confidence.
Good balance of capacity and performance for business systems. No downtime since installation and monitoring shows stable health metrics.
The HP 480GB 2.5-inch SATA MU_X DS SSD offers 480 GB of usable solid-state storage capacity, ideal for high-performance desktop and server applications.
This SSD uses a standard 6 Gb/s SATA III interface, ensuring broad compatibility with modern workstations, servers, and storage arrays.
The drive is a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) solid-state drive, compatible with most laptop bays, desktop brackets, and rack-mount server trays.
The HP 480GB SATA MU_X DS SSD delivers sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 520 MB/s for rapid data access and transfer.
Yes. The drive supports both TRIM and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) to optimize garbage collection, maintain performance, and extend SSD lifespan.
This SSD features an endurance rating of up to 240 TBW (terabytes written), suitable for intensive read/write workloads in enterprise environments.
Yes. Its firmware is digitally signed (DS) by HP, ensuring integrity checks at boot and protecting against unauthorized modifications.
The SSD includes AES 256-bit full-drive encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 support for hardware-based data protection and instant secure erase.
The drive is compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS (with appropriate formatting), and requires a SATA III-capable controller.
Mount the 2.5-inch SSD into your drive bay or bracket, connect the 6 Gb/s SATA data and power cables, then initialize it within your OS or BIOS.
The HP 480GB SATA MU_X DS SSD offers an MTBF of 2 million hours, reflecting its high reliability under continuous enterprise workloads.
Yes. HP backs this SSD with a 3-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Typical active power consumption is 3.0 W, with a maximum of 5.0 W during peak writes, and 0.5 W in idle mode for energy efficiency.
Absolutely. The SSD supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 when paired with a compatible SATA controller for performance or redundancy.
The MU_X series combines high endurance, digital firmware signing, and enterprise-grade reliability in a cost-effective SATA form factor.
Yes. HP provides periodically updated firmware via its support portal, which can be applied using HP’s SSD management utility.