Description
SATA 6Gbps Interface and its Benefits
SATA 6Gbps (SATA III) is a high-speed interface that allows data to be transferred between the HPE 480GB SATA 6Gbps SSD and the computer’s motherboard at a rate of up to 6 gigabits per second. This is significantly faster than previous versions of SATA, which were limited to 3Gbps or lower speeds.
The benefits of the SATA 6Gbps interface include:
- Faster data transfer speeds: The HPE 480GB SSD can read and write data much faster than a traditional hard drive, resulting in improved system performance and faster boot times.
- Better multitasking: The high data transfer speeds of the SATA 6Gbps interface allow the HPE 480GB SSD to handle multiple requests at the same time, improving multitasking capabilities.
- Compatibility: The SATA 6Gbps interface is backward compatible with older versions of SATA, which means the HPE 480GB SSD can be used with older computers that have SATA II or SATA I interfaces.
- Improved power efficiency: The SATA 6Gbps interface supports advanced power management features, which allow the HPE 480GB SSD to operate more efficiently and reduce power consumption.
- Future-proofing: As more advanced SSDs are developed, the SATA 6Gbps interface provides headroom for higher data transfer speeds, making the HPE 480GB SSD a future-proof storage solution.
Real-world Usage Scenarios
The HPE 480GB SATA 6Gbps 2.5-inch SC Read Intensive Internal solid state drive is designed for use in read-intensive workloads that demand high performance and reliability. Some of the real-world usage scenarios where this drive can be particularly useful include:
- Cloud Computing: The HPE 480GB SSD is ideal for cloud computing applications where data access speed and data transfer speed are critical.
- Data Analytics: The drive can be used in data analytics applications where data is constantly read and processed. The HPE 480GB SSD can help improve performance by reducing data access time.
- Virtualization: The HPE 480GB SSD can be used in virtualization applications where data is accessed by multiple virtual machines. The high-speed read performance of the drive can help to reduce latency and improve overall performance.
- Video Editing: The HPE 480GB SSD is also suitable for video editing applications where large video files need to be accessed and processed quickly. The fast read speeds of the drive can significantly reduce the time required for video processing.
- Gaming: Gamers can also benefit from the fast read speeds of the HPE 480GB SSD, which can help to reduce loading times and improve overall game performance.
- Web and application servers: The HPE 480GB SSD is ideal for use in web and application servers that need to serve up data quickly and reliably to a large number of users.
Power Consumption and Heat Management
The HPE 480GB SATA 6Gbps 2.5-inch SC Read Intensive SSD has a low power consumption compared to traditional hard drives. This is because SSDs do not require mechanical components, such as spinning disks and read/write heads, to function. As a result, the HPE 480GB SSD consumes less power, which translates to lower heat generation and longer battery life in laptops or mobile devices.
Heat management is crucial for maintaining the performance and lifespan of SSDs. High temperatures can degrade the NAND flash memory chips inside an SSD and lead to data loss. To prevent this, the HPE 480GB SSD employs advanced heat dissipation techniques, such as thermal throttling and temperature monitoring. Thermal throttling is a mechanism that reduces the performance of the SSD when it reaches a certain temperature threshold to prevent overheating. Temperature monitoring involves sensors that constantly monitor the temperature of the SSD and adjust the cooling mechanism to maintain optimal operating conditions.
Product Information
- Manufacture: HPE
- MPN: P04474-H21
- Type: Solid State Drive – Hot-Swap
- SSD Type: SATA 6GBPS
- SKU: P04474-H21
- Spare Part Number: P05312-001
- Model Number: VK000480GWSXF
- Assembly Number: P03483-001
Technical Information
- Capacity: 480GB
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch SFF
- Interface: SATA 6Gbps
- NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
- Workload Type: Read Intensive
- Bundled with: HPE SmartDrive Carrier (SC)
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 Inch
- Width: 3.10 Inch
- Depth: 5.45 Inch
- Weight: 1.50 Lbs
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature: 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature: 140 °F
Compatibility
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL20 Gen10 (2.5 inch), DL20 Gen10 Entry (2.5 inch), DL20 Gen10 Performance (2.5 inch), DL20 Gen10 solution (2.5 inch), DL325 Gen10 Base (2.5 inch), DL325 Gen10 Plus (2.5 inch), DL325 Gen10 Solution (2.5 inch), DL360 Gen10 Low (2.5 inch), DL360 Gen10 Network Choice (2.5 inch), DL360 Gen10 SMB (2.5 inch), DL360 Gen10 SMB Network Choice (2.5 inch), DL360 Gen10 Solution (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 All Flash Server for Datera (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 Entry SMB (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 Hybrid Server for Datera (2.5 inch),
- DL380 Gen10 Network Choice (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for CTERA (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 Server for CTERA (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 SMB (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 SMB Networking Choice (2.5 inch), DL380 Gen10 Solution (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 Base (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 Entry (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 High-Performance (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 Performance (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 Plus (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 SMB (2.5 inch), DL385 Gen10 Solution (2.5 inch), DL388 Gen10 (2.5 inch), DL580 Gen10 (2.5 inch), DL580 Gen10 Base (2.5 inch), DL580 Gen10 Entry (2.5 inch), DL580 Gen10 Performance (2.5 inch)
- HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML110 Gen10 (2.5 inch), ML110 Gen10 Entry (2.5 inch), ML110 Gen10 Performance (2.5 inch), ML110 Gen10 Solution (2.5 inch), ML30 Gen10 (2.5 inch), ML30 Gen10 Entry (2.5 inch), ML30 Gen10 Performance (2.5 inch), ML30 Gen10 Solution (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 Base (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 Entry (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 High Performance (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 Performance (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 SMB (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 Solution (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 Special Server (2.5 inch), ML350 Gen10 Sub-Entry (2.5 inch)
- HPE Synergy Series: 480 Gen10 Compute Module (2.5 inch), 480 Gen10 Premium Backplane Compute Module (2.5 inch), 480 Gen10 Standard BackPlane Compute Module (2.5 inch), 480 Gen10 w/o Drives Compute Module (2.5 inch), 660 Gen10 Compute Module (2.5 inch), 660 Gen10 Premium Compute Module (2.5 inch), 680 Gen9 4S-EX Compute Module (2.5 inch)