HPE P04474-B21 480GB SSD SATA-6GBPS SC Hot-Swap Read Refurbished

In today's digital age, data storage is critical for businesses, organizations, and individuals alike. Server systems, in particular, require reliable and efficient storage solutions to handle vast amounts of data. One such solution is the HPE P04474-B21 Solid State Drive (SSD), specifically designed for server environments.

This comprehensive guide aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the HPE P04474-B21 480GB SSD, covering its specifications, features, benefits, and applications. Whether you're an IT professional, server administrator, or someone interested in storage technologies, this guide will equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your server storage infrastructure.

Before delving into the specifics of the HPE P04474-B21 SSD, it's essential to grasp the fundamentals of solid-state drives (SSDs). Unlike traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), which use spinning disks and mechanical components to store and retrieve data, SSDs rely on flash memory technology.

Flash memory, consisting of NAND or NOR gates, retains data even when power is removed, making it non-volatile. This characteristic enables SSDs to offer faster data access and transfer speeds, lower latency, and increased reliability compared to HDDs.

The HPE P04474-B21 SSD boasts several features that make it a suitable storage solution for servers:

• Capacity: The HPE P04474-B21 SSD offers a storage capacity of 480 gigabytes (GB), providing ample space for storing data-intensive applications, databases, and virtualized workloads.
• Interface: This SSD utilizes the SATA 6GBPS, offering compatibility with a wide range of server systems and storage controllers. The SATA interface ensures seamless integration and high-speed data transfer between the SSD and the server.
• Data Transfer Speed: With a SATA 6 Gigabytes Per Second (GBPS) interface, the HPE P04474-B21 SSD delivers exceptional data transfer speeds, facilitating rapid read and write operations. This high-speed interface ensures optimal performance, especially in demanding server environments.
• Form Factor: The HPE P04474-B21 SSD features a Small Form Factor (SFF) design, specifically designed for space-constrained server environments. Its 2.5-inch form factor and 7mm height make it suitable for installation in modern server chassis and enclosures.
• Smart Carrier (SC): The Smart Carrier (SC) design of the HPE P04474-B21 SSD offers added convenience and security during installation and maintenance. The SC includes integrated LEDs for status indication, hot-swappable functionality, and compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers.
• Read Intensive: Designed for read-intensive workloads, the HPE P04474-B21 SSD excels in applications that prioritize data retrieval speed over frequent write operations. This makes it ideal for tasks such as data analytics, content delivery, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI).
• Digitally Signed Firmware: The firmware of the HPE P04474-B21 SSD is digitally signed, ensuring authenticity and integrity. This security feature helps protect against unauthorized firmware modifications and enhances the overall reliability of the SSD.

The HPE P04474-B21 SSD is well-suited for a variety of server applications and use cases:

• Database Servers: In database server environments, where rapid data access is crucial for query processing and transaction handling, the HPE P04474-B21 SSD enhances performance and responsiveness.
• Virtualization: Virtualized server environments benefit from the high-speed data access and low latency offered by the HPE P04474-B21 SSD, resulting in improved virtual machine (VM) performance and faster workload deployment.
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): CDNs rely on fast and reliable storage solutions to deliver web content, videos, and other digital assets to end-users worldwide. The HPE P04474-B21 SSD accelerates content delivery by reducing latency and improving server response times.
• Data Analytics: Analyzing large datasets requires storage solutions capable of handling high volumes of read operations efficiently. The HPE P04474-B21 SSD accelerates data analytics workflows by delivering fast read speeds and reducing processing times.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): HPC clusters and supercomputers benefit from the speed and reliability of SSD storage. The HPE P04474-B21 SSD enhances the performance of HPC applications by reducing data access times and improving overall system throughput.

There are several compelling reasons to choose the HPE P04474-B21 SSD for your server storage needs:

• Enhanced Performance: The high-speed SATA interface and read-intensive design of the HPE P04474-B21 SSD deliver superior performance, ensuring faster data access and processing.
• Reliability: With digitally signed firmware and smart carrier design, the HPE P04474-B21 SSD offers enhanced reliability and data integrity, minimizing the risk of downtime and data loss.
• Scalability: The 480GB storage capacity of the HPE P04474-B21 SSD provides ample room for future growth and scalability, allowing you to accommodate expanding data requirements without compromising performance.
• Compatibility: Designed for compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers and other industry-standard hardware, the HPE P04474-B21 SSD offers seamless integration and hassle-free deployment in diverse server environments.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Despite its advanced features and performance capabilities, the HPE P04474-B21 SSD remains cost-effective, offering a compelling return on investment (ROI) for businesses and organizations.

• Power consumption and heat dissipation are important factors to consider when choosing a solid-state drive, as they can affect the overall performance, reliability, and lifespan of the drive. In the case of HPE P04474-B21 SSD, it has a low power consumption rate, which means that it requires less power to operate than other SSDs, making it ideal for energy-efficient systems. The average power consumption of this SSD is 1.8W when active and 1.2W when idle, which is lower than most other SSDs in the same class.
• Heat dissipation is also an important factor to consider, as SSDs generate heat during operation, which can affect their performance and longevity. HPE P04474-B21 SSD has an efficient heat dissipation system that helps to keep the drive cool even under heavy loads. It is designed to operate at a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, making it suitable for use in most computer systems.

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Model Number or SKU# P04474-B21
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Interface Type: SATA 6GBPS

• Device Type: Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap
• Capacity: 480GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
• Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
• Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Bundled with: HPE Smart Drive Carrier (SC)
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)

• Random Reads: 65000 IOPS
• Random Writes: 34000 IOPS
• Sequential Reads: 520 MBPS
• Sequential Writes: 370 MBPS
• MAX Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 76000@Q32
• MAX Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 35000@Q32
• Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 0.50
• Drive Transfer Rate: 6 GBps (external)

• Idle Time: 1.50 Watt
• Random Read: 2.00 Watt
• Random Write: 2.00 Watt
• Sequential Read: 4.00 Watt
• Sequential Write: 6.00 Watt
• Random Read/Write: 2.00 Watt
• MAX: 6.00 Watt

Our products are tailored to work seamlessly with a wide range of HPE ProLiant DL Series, HPE ProLiant ML Series, and HPE Synergy Series servers. Below is a comprehensive list of server models for which our products are specifically designed:

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)

In short, the HPE P04474-B21 480GB SATA 6GBPS SSD with Smart Carrier is a versatile and reliable storage solution designed specifically for server environments. With its high-speed interface, read-intensive design, and smart carrier functionality, it delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and scalability for a wide range of server applications.

Whether you're managing database servers, virtualized environments, content delivery networks, or high-performance computing clusters, the HPE P04474-B21 SSD is an ideal choice to enhance your server storage infrastructure. Invest in the HPE P04474-B21 SSD today and unlock the full potential of your server systems.