792363-001 HPE 0 Hours 480GB SATA 6GBPS VE 2.5 Inch SSD

The 792363-001 HPE 0 Hours 480GB SATA 6Gbps Value Endurance Solid State Drive is a high-quality storage component engineered by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Designed for reliability, durability, and consistent performance, this small form factor (SFF) drive is an excellent choice for enterprises looking to enhance their server infrastructure. With SATA 6Gbps connectivity and 480GB storage capacity, it provides the balance between affordability and dependable speed.

Key Features of HPE 792363-001 SATA SSD

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Part Number: 792363-001
• Device Type: SATA Solid State Drive
• Interface: SATA III 6Gbps
• Form Factor: SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Category: Value Endurance Solid State Drive
• Usage: Designed for servers, enterprise applications, and high-demand workloads

Advanced Performance for Enterprise Needs

By using SATA 6Gbps transfer speeds, the HPE 480GB SSD delivers exceptional read and write efficiency, ensuring faster data access and reduced latency for demanding server tasks. Its value endurance design makes it a reliable option for environments that require consistent I/O operations without compromising stability.

The 792363-001 HPE SSD

Enterprises choose this SSD due to its combination of speed, reliability, and long-term durability. It is a cost-effective solution for businesses seeking to upgrade server infrastructure with modern storage technology while keeping expenses under control.

Key Benefits Include:

• Reliable storage performance suitable for mission-critical workloads.
• Durable design with value endurance technology for longer lifespan.
• Optimized for data centers, virtualization, and cloud storage.
• Easy integration with existing HPE servers and hardware systems.
• Provides enhanced data throughput compared to traditional HDDs.

Compatibility and Integration

The 792363-001 HPE SATA SSD is designed for seamless integration with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays. Its small form factor allows efficient use of rack space while ensuring consistent performance. With plug-and-play functionality, IT teams can quickly deploy this drive into server infrastructures without complications.

Supported Applications

This SSD is commonly deployed in environments where speed and endurance are crucial:

• Virtualization environments requiring high IOPS.
• Database workloads with constant read/write operations.
• Web hosting and cloud computing solutions.
• Enterprise storage arrays demanding consistent uptime.
• Mission-critical applications where downtime is not an option.

Enhanced Reliability

Built with enterprise-grade components, the HPE 792363-001 SSD offers enhanced reliability for 24/7 workloads. Unlike mechanical hard drives, it provides resistance to shock, vibration, and wear, reducing failure risks and ensuring maximum uptime in high-performance data centers.

Durability Highlights

• Optimized endurance for long-term use.
• Reduced power consumption for energy-efficient data centers.
• Lower heat generation compared to traditional HDDs.
• Advanced error correction for data integrity.

Storage Efficiency and Value

This HPE Value Endurance SSD balances performance and affordability, making it the perfect upgrade for businesses that want to enhance their storage architecture without overspending. By leveraging solid-state technology, enterprises gain faster boot times, accelerated application launches, and improved data throughput compared to older drives.

Cost-Effective Server Upgrade

The 480GB storage capacity provides a sweet spot between performance and cost, ensuring businesses can deploy multiple drives across their infrastructure without exceeding budget constraints. Its SATA interface ensures wide compatibility with both older and newer server models.

Migration and deployment checklist

Use this checklist for rapid, low-risk deployment of 792363-001 drives:

1. Confirm server compatibility and updated HPE platform firmware.
2. Verify drive firmware and update if required within vendor guidelines.
3. Install drive in a verified caddy or sled; check mechanical fit and connector engagement.
4. Configure RAID or controller settings if the drive will be part of an array.
5. Enable monitoring tools and baseline S.M.A.R.T. readings immediately after installation.
6. Document serial numbers, firmware versions, and installation date for warranty records.

Comparisons: SATA VE SSD vs. alternatives

When evaluating storage options, it pays to compare Value Endurance SATA SSDs with other tiers and interfaces:

Vs NVMe / PCIe SSDs

NVMe drives deliver substantially higher throughput and lower latency. However, SATA VE SSDs remain attractive when cost, backwards compatibility, or platform limitations make NVMe impractical. Use NVMe for latency-sensitive databases and heavy virtualization hosts; use SATA VE for boot, caching, and cost-optimized tiers.

Vs High-Endurance (HE) enterprise SSDs

High-Endurance drives are designed for continuous random writes and write-heavy databases; they incur higher cost per GB. Choose VE-class drives where the projected daily writes are modest and predictable, and reserve HE drives for write-intensive workloads.

Vs Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)

Even VE-class SSDs dramatically outperform HDDs in IOPS and average latency. For metadata, boot volumes, and small-file access patterns, SSDs reduce latency and power draw despite higher per-GB cost.

Operational best practices

To get the most from Value Endurance SSDs and extend service life, follow these operational recommendations:

• Enable SMART monitoring: Monitor attributes such as percent lifetime used, reallocated sectors, and uncorrectable error counts.
• Implement over-provisioning: Leave a percentage of the drive unprovisioned to improve write amplification performance and endurance.
• Maintain adequate airflow and thermal management: SSDs perform and age better at stable, moderate temperatures.
• Avoid unnecessary write amplification: Use filesystem and application-level settings (discard/TRIM where supported) to reduce excessive garbage collection.
• Plan for spare capacity: Keep a small stock of identical drives to simplify RMAs and ensure firmware parity on replacements.

Use cases and deployment patterns

This category of SSDs is well suited to a range of enterprise and SMB use cases. Use-case examples and deployment patterns include:

System and boot drives

Using a 480GB VE-class SSD as a boot or operating system disk reduces boot time, accelerates patching operations, and improves responsiveness for administration tasks on servers hosting virtualization hypervisors.

Cache and tiering

These SSDs make excellent candidates for caching layers in hybrid storage configurations — acting as a performance tier in front of higher-capacity HDDs. Their combination of sustained write capability and cost efficiency enables predictable cache behavior.

Virtualization host images

When storing base VM images or templates, the lower latency and higher IOPS versus HDDs improves VM boot storms and reduces deployment times.

Database shards and logs

For smaller database shards or log volumes that are write-intensive but not mission-critical, Value Endurance SSDs strike a balance between endurance and cost.

Form factor considerations

SFF 2.5-inch form factor and SATA interface ensure broad compatibility, but there are a few compatibility and deployment details that are important for integrators and procurement teams:

HPE server compatibility

These drives are commonly validated for use in specific HPE ProLiant and HPE Apollo platforms. When replacing or upgrading, verify the following:

• Firmware compatibility with the target server or storage array.
• Backplane and tray compatibility — some server models require caddies or sleds with the correct connector type and retention features.
• Controller and RAID considerations — SATA drives often operate behind a SATA controller or HBA; ensure the controller supports enterprise SATA features and TRIM/NCQ where supported.

Non-HPE environments

While physically compatible with any standard 2.5" SATA bay, the drive may include vendor-specific firmware and part-number labeling. In mixed-vendor environments, validate firmware updates and support procedures with your supplier.