739954-001 HPE 300GB SFF SATA 6GBPS Enterprise SSD

HPE 739954-001 300GB SATA SSD Overview

The HPE 739954-001 solid-state drive is designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable storage with value endurance. Equipped with advanced features, it offers superior performance for HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems.

General Information

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part Number: 739954-001
• Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)

Technical Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 300 GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Plug Type: Hot Swappable
• Carrier: Smart Carrier (SC)
• NAND Type: Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
• Endurance Level: Value Endurance for enterprise workloads

Performance Metrics

• Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gb/sec (external)
• Random Read (4KB): 64,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): 8,000 IOPS
• Internal Read Speed: 475 MBps
• Internal Write Speed: 250 MBps

Advanced Features

• Hot-pluggable for minimal downtime
• Integrated HPE Smart Carrier for easy installation and monitoring
• Optimized for enterprise value workloads
• Compact 0.60-inch height (15 mm) to fit 2.5-inch bays

Expansion and Connectivity

• Single SATA 6 Gb/s interface
• Compatible with standard 2.5-inch SFF bays

Compatibility with HPE Systems

ProLiant BL Series

• BL420c, BL460c, BL465c, BL660c (Gen8/Gen9)

ProLiant DL Series

• DL20, DL60, DL80 (Gen9)
• DL120, DL160, DL180, DL320e, DL360, DL360e, DL360p, DL380, DL380e, DL380p, DL388, DL385p, DL560, DL580 (Gen8/Gen9/G10)

ProLiant ML Series

• ML110, ML150, ML310e, ML350, ML350e, ML350p (Gen8/Gen9)

ProLiant SL Series

• SL230s, SL250s, SL270s (Gen8/Gen9)

ProLiant XL Series

• XL170r, XL190r, XL220a, XL230a, XL250a (Gen9)

HPE Storage Arrays & Synergy Systems

• Storage Arrays: D3700, D2220sb, StoreEasy 1830, 1840
• Synergy Systems: D3940 Storage Module

HPE 739954-001 300GB SATA-6GBPS SFF Value Endurance SSD

The HPE 739954-001 300GB SATA-6GBPS 2.5-inch SFF Value Endurance Smart Carrier SSD represents a robust category of enterprise-class storage designed to deliver consistent performance, high reliability, and long-term endurance for demanding business workloads. This category emphasizes solid-state drives (SSDs) optimized for value-driven endurance and efficiency, catering to organizations that require dependable storage at a competitive cost while maintaining high performance for transactional workloads, database access, and virtualized environments.

Value Endurance and Reliability features

A defining feature of the HPE 739954-001 SSD category is its "value endurance" designation. This classification targets workloads with consistent read/write operations without the intensive demands of high-write applications, making it ideal for mixed-use environments with a moderate daily write load. HPE’s value endurance SSDs are engineered with wear-leveling algorithms, error correction codes (ECC), and over-provisioning techniques to maximize drive lifespan and minimize the risk of data loss. 

Smart Carrier Design and Capabilities

The HPE 739954-001 drive is packaged with a Smart Carrier, an HPE-specific feature designed to simplify installation, removal, and identification in server environments. The Smart Carrier provides visual indicators for drive health, activity, and status, which enhances manageability and reduces operational errors. Additionally, the carrier design ensures secure mounting in 2.5-inch SFF drive bays, aligning with HPE ProLiant servers and storage arrays. Enterprise IT teams benefit from the combination of intuitive monitoring, simplified drive replacement, and integration with HPE management tools such as HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) and iLO for proactive health monitoring.

Performance and Workload Optimization

The HPE 739954-001 SSD category delivers consistent IOPS (input/output operations per second) performance optimized for value-driven workloads. With the SATA 6Gbps interface, these drives achieve low latency and high throughput, ensuring efficient handling of sequential and random read/write operations. The drive’s architecture is tailored for environments where predictable performance is crucial, such as virtual machine storage, application boot drives, and tiered storage layers. 

Compatibility and integration with HPE systems

SSD drives in this category are fully validated and certified for use with HPE servers and storage solutions. The HPE 739954-001 is designed to seamlessly integrate with ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers, HPE Apollo systems, and HPE storage arrays, providing a plug-and-play experience with firmware compatibility and pre-configured health monitoring. This compatibility reduces the risk of deployment issues and ensures enterprise-level support. For IT administrators, understanding the certified compatibility matrix is essential to maximize the lifespan and reliability of the storage infrastructure while avoiding firmware mismatches and unsupported configurations.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management

Another important aspect of this SSD category is its energy efficiency. Compared to traditional spinning disks, the HPE 739954-001 consumes less power, generating less heat and reducing cooling requirements in server racks. Efficient thermal design and intelligent power management contribute to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and environmentally sustainable operations. Enterprise buyers prioritize energy-efficient storage to support data center consolidation strategies, minimize operating expenses, and improve overall system reliability.

Data integrity, security, and Endurance

HPE value endurance SSDs are built with robust data protection mechanisms to ensure the integrity of enterprise workloads. Error-correcting code (ECC), end-to-end data protection, and drive-level encryption options safeguard against corruption, bit errors, and unauthorized access. The combination of these security measures and endurance-focused design ensures that the HPE 739954-001 can support critical business applications without compromising data reliability. For environments where uptime and data integrity are critical—such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce—this SSD category provides confidence in continuous operations.

Deployment Scenarios and Best-Use Cases

This SSD category is ideally suited for a variety of enterprise deployment scenarios. Common use cases include boot drives for hypervisor hosts, cache drives in hybrid storage arrays, transactional databases, and storage tiering solutions where performance-sensitive workloads require SSD speed while maintaining cost-effectiveness. In addition, organizations implementing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), analytics workloads, and cloud applications benefit from the consistent I/O performance and reliability offered by these drives. By targeting these scenarios, the HPE 739954-001 positions itself as a versatile solution for enterprise IT infrastructures seeking a balance between performance, endurance, and cost-efficiency.