653082-B21 HPE SAS 400GB SFF SSD Smart Carrier Enterprise

HPE 653082-B21 400GB Enterprise Performance SSD Overview

The HPE 653082-B21 is a high-performance 400GB Solid State Drive designed for enterprise-grade applications. Engineered with a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) and SAS 6Gbps interface, this drive ensures rapid data access and superior reliability for critical workloads.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part Number / SKU: 653082-B21
• Spare Part Number: 653962-001
• Model Number: EO0400FBRWA
• Assembly Number: 632429-003
• Product Type: Enterprise SSD
• Sub-Type: 400GB SAS 6Gbps

Technical Features

• Device Type: Hot-Swap Solid State Drive
• Capacity: 400 GB
• Interface: SAS 6 Gbps
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
• NAND Flash Memory: Single-Level Cell (SLC)
• Carrier: Smart Carrier (SC) included
• Workload Type: Enterprise Performance
• Supported Platforms: HPE ProLiant Servers & Synergy Systems
• Height: 15 mm

Performance Metrics

• External Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gb/sec
• Random Read (4KB): 40,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KB): 14,500 IOPS
• Internal Read Rate: 415 MBps
• Internal Write Rate: 180 MBps

Connectivity & Expansion

• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 6 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF

Power Consumption

• Operating Power: 9 Watts

Compatibility Overview

This SSD is optimized for a broad range of HPE ProLiant servers and storage solutions:

ProLiant BL Series

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

ProLiant DL Series

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

ProLiant ML Series

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

ProLiant SL Series

• SL230s, SL250s, SL270s (Gen8/Gen9)

ProLiant XL Series

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

HPE Storage Arrays

• D3700, D2220sb, StoreEasy 1830, 1840

HPE StoreVirtual (VSA)

• 4130, 4330, 4330(FC), 4335, 4335 Hybrid SAN, 4530, 4630, 4730, 4730(FC)

HPE Synergy Systems

• D3940 Storage Module

HPE 653082-B21 400GB 2.5Inch SAS-6GBPS Smart Carrier Enterprise Performance Solid State Drive

The HPE 653082-B21 400GB 2.5-inch Small Form Factor solid state drive represents a focused offering in enterprise-class storage designed for Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers. Engineered to deliver sustained throughput, low latency, and improved I/O consistency compared with spinning media, this SAS-6Gbps Smart Carrier SSD is optimized for mixed and read-intensive workloads common in virtualization, database, caching tiers, and high-performance application servers. The 400GB capacity provides a balance between cost per gigabyte and the strong performance characteristics required by modern data centers, while the small form factor supports dense server configurations and hot-swap tray compatibility typical of ProLiant chassis.

Design and Form Factor

The drive’s 2.5-inch form factor and Smart Carrier integration mean simple physical compatibility with a wide range of HPE hot-plug bays and drive carriers used across Gen8 and Gen9 ProLiant families. The compact SFF profile allows administrators to pack more storage into limited rack U-space while benefiting from enterprise-grade mechanical robustness. The Smart Carrier provides not only mechanical fit but also LED and backplane-friendly signaling that integrates with HPE management and status tools, enabling easy monitoring of drive presence, health, and activity without additional hardware modifications.

Interface and Protocol: SAS-6Gbps

Using a SAS-6Gbps interface, the 653082-B21 drive leverages the Serial Attached SCSI protocol for enterprise-class connectivity. SAS provides superior reliability, command queuing, and dual-port capability (where applicable) compared with typical SATA drives. The SAS 6Gb/s link ensures the drive can handle sustained I/O streams and higher queue depths that are typical in multi-tenant virtualized environments and transactional database systems. For IT teams that rely on HPE Smart Array controllers and SAS backplanes, this drive offers a plug-and-play experience with firmware-level compatibility and standardized error handling.

Performance Characteristics

Performance for the HPE 653082-B21 centers on delivering low latency, high IOPS, and consistent throughput under mixed read/write loads. Enterprise SSDs use controllers and firmware tuned for steady performance rather than peak bursts; this drive is no exception. For read-intensive and mixed workload scenarios, the drive’s internal architecture is optimized to reduce tail latency and sustain performance even as drive utilization increases. The net effect for applications is more predictable response times, fewer timeouts, and smoother user-facing performance for database queries, virtual machine boot storms, and caching layers.

IOPS and Throughput Considerations

When sizing storage for a ProLiant deployment, administrators should focus on the drive’s IOPS profile under expected workload mixes. The 400GB HPE SSD is especially suited for workload patterns that value random read IOPS, moderate random writes, and sequential throughput for background tasks such as logging or backup staging. While raw sequential bandwidth is bounded by the SAS-6Gbps link, the drive’s true value lies in random operation performance, efficient garbage collection, and firmware-managed wear leveling that preserves latency characteristics over time.

Enterprise Features: Reliability, Endurance, and Data Integrity

Enterprise-grade SSDs must support robust data protection features and predictable longevity; HPE’s 653082-B21 is designed with that expectation. Built-in error correction algorithms, power-loss protection mechanisms, and end-to-end data integrity checks reduce the risk of silent data corruption. The firmware implements advanced wear-leveling and bad block management to maximize usable life. In addition, the drive supports SMART telemetry and vendor-specific health reporting accessible via HPE management interfaces, enabling proactive replacement and maintenance workflows.

Endurance and Workload Ratings

Endurance is expressed in drive writes per day (DWPD) or total terabytes written (TBW) over the warranty period. For administrators planning intensive write workloads, understanding the endurance rating is critical to designing an appropriate RAID level and spare inventory. The 400GB capacity tier typically targets mixed to read-optimized enterprise use, where endurance is balanced against capacity and cost. Proper workload analysis ensures the drive is deployed in scenarios where its endurance specification meets application demands without unnecessary overprovisioning.

Power-Loss Protection and Data Security

Power-loss protection is a hallmark of enterprise SSDs and for good reason: it prevents in-flight data from being lost during sudden power events. The 653082-B21 includes firmware and hardware safeguards designed to flush volatile caches and maintain metadata integrity in such events. Additionally, HPE often pairs these drives with encryption options at the drive or system level; administrators can choose to enable self-encrypting drive (SED) functionality where available or use host-based encryption to meet data-at-rest compliance requirements. Combining encryption with secure erase ensures that decommissioned drives do not carry residual data.

Compatibility with ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 Servers

Compatibility is a major advantage of selecting HPE-branded drives. The 653082-B21 is validated for use with a broad set of ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers and HPE Smart Array controllers, ensuring firmware compatibility and predictable behavior with HPE management tools. This validation reduces integration risk, simplifies procurement by aligning parts with server SKUs, and shortens deployment time because firmware mismatches and interoperability problems are minimized. HPE’s compatibility matrix and support documentation provide server models and controller firmware levels where the drive has been tested, helping administrators plan rollouts with confidence.

Integration with HPE Management and Monitoring

Beyond plug-and-play compatibility, the drive integrates with HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), Array Configuration Utility (ACU), and other HPE system management tools for end-to-end monitoring. Health metrics, predictive failure alerts, and drive inventory information surface in centralized dashboards, enabling IT operators to trigger replacement workflows, investigate anomalies, or validate firmware levels. This integrated visibility reduces mean time to detect and repair (MTTD/MTTR) and supports planning for firmware updates when HPE releases controller or drive firmware improvements.

Use Cases and Deployment Patterns

This drive is well-suited for a variety of enterprise deployments. In virtualized infrastructures, it supports high VM densities by delivering fast boot and response times for multiple virtual machines operating concurrently. In database servers, the drive accelerates random reads and transactional workloads, improving query latency and throughput. As a cache or tiered-storage component, the SSD can serve hot data while bulk storage remains on high-capacity HDD arrays. Additionally, for web and application servers that demand consistent low-latency storage access, the HPE SSD offers the predictable performance necessary to maintain SLAs and user experience.

Tiered Storage Architectures

When used as a tier in hybrid storage architectures, the 653082-B21 can act as the hot tier, absorbing frequent small reads and writes while cooler data resides on higher-capacity HDDs. Software-defined storage platforms and HPE array controllers can automatically migrate hot data to this SSD tier to optimize cost and performance. Properly sizing the SSD tier and tuning the tiering policy ensures that the most frequently accessed data benefits from the low-latency characteristics of flash, while less-accessed data remains on cost-effective spinning media.