HPE 730057-B21 800GB SATA-6GBPS MLC QR SFF Solid State Drive

High-Performance Internal SSD for Enterprise Systems

Designed for demanding data environments, the HPE 730057-B21 solid-state drive delivers exceptional speed and reliability for ProLiant SL230s and SL250s servers.

Key Attributes

• Storage Capacity: A robust 800GB of flash memory ensures ample space for mission-critical applications.
• Interface Type: Equipped with SATA 6Gbps connectivity for seamless data transfer and reduced latency.
• Form Factor: Compact Small Form Factor (SFF) design ideal for space-constrained server configurations.
• Release Mechanism: Quick-release functionality simplifies installation and maintenance.

Brand and Part Identification

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Part Number: 730057-B21
• Drive Category: Mainstream Endurance SSD

Advanced Storage Technology

This drive utilizes Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND architecture, balancing performance and endurance for enterprise workloads.

Compatibility and Integration

• Tailored for HPE ProLiant SL230s and SL250s server models
• Ideal for virtualization, database hosting, and high-volume transaction processing
• Supports scalable infrastructure with consistent throughput

Choose This SSD for Your Server

• Optimized for enterprise-grade reliability and durability
• Efficient power consumption with minimal heat output
• Enhanced read/write speeds for faster boot times and application loading
• Tool-less design for quick deployment and upgrades

Overview

The HPE 730057-B21 800GB MLC SATA-6GBPS Quick Release Mainstream Endurance SFF Internal SSD is a purpose-built storage device engineered for HPE ProLiant SL230s and SL250s server platforms. This enterprise-grade solid-state drive combines Mainstream Endurance MLC NAND, a 6 Gb/s SATA interface, and a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) footprint with HPE's quick-release sled compatibility to deliver high reliability, consistent performance, and simplified serviceability in dense server environments. Designed to support mixed workloads where endurance, predictable latency, and platform interoperability are essential, this SSD is ideal for virtualization hosts, web and application servers, content delivery, and other scale-out data center use cases.

Compatibility

The HPE 730057-B21 is architected to plug directly into the storage ecosystem of HPE ProLiant SL-class servers. Certified compatibility with the SL230s and SL250s ensures that firmware, drive sled design, backplane connectors, and system management interfaces (like iLO and SmartArray controllers) operate smoothly together. When choosing drives for a ProLiant cluster, matching HPE-certified SKUs like the 730057-B21 reduces integration risk and helps streamline firmware update paths and support interactions with Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Server platforms

This SSD is targeted specifically at HPE ProLiant SL230s and SL250s rack servers. It also works with other HPE systems that accept HPE-certified 2.5" SATA SFF drives using the same quick-release sled and SATA backplane, but administrators should always verify compatibility on HPE's platform support documents before large-scale deployments. Using HPE-validated storage parts helps maintain full warranty coverage and streamlines on-site service.

Performance characteristics

While specific IOPS and throughput numbers depend on workload, controller, and queue depth, the 730057-B21 provides a balanced enterprise performance profile optimized for SATA links. Mainstream Endurance MLC NAND allows higher sustainable write throughput and more predictable write latency over long periods compared to consumer-grade flash. For I/O-bound applications the drive offers:

• Low-latency reads for faster application response.
• Improved sustained write performance thanks to firmware-level optimizations and MLC endurance characteristics.
• Consistent behavior during mixed read/write patterns typically seen in multi-tenant virtualization and containerized workloads.

Use cases

This SSD SKU is tailored for multiple common enterprise workloads:

Virtualization and cloud hosting

In virtualized environments, many small random I/O operations dominate storage demand. The HPE 730057-B21's enterprise firmware and MLC endurance deliver consistent response times and improved mean time between failures compared to consumer drives. Use it as primary VM storage for balanced VM densities, or as local storage for hypervisor-level cache and swap when designing host storage tiers.

Application servers and databases

Application servers that require low-latency reads and predictable write performance—such as web front ends, middleware, and small-to-medium OLTP databases—benefit from the drive's endurance profile. For write-heavy databases, plan RAID and caching strategies carefully to avoid prematurely consuming drive write endurance.

Content delivery and edge caching

For content delivery nodes and caching layers where read throughput is critical and write patterns are moderate, the 800GB capacity strikes a balance between storage density and cost. Its small form factor allows dense node deployments while keeping maintenance simple with the quick-release sled.

NVMe vs SATA considerations

NVMe drives deliver higher throughput and lower latency through PCIe lanes, making them the preferred choice for latency-sensitive, high-IOPS workloads. However, NVMe may not be supported in all chassis or may require additional controller and thermal planning. SATA enterprise SSDs like the 730057-B21 remain attractive where platform compatibility, cost per GB, or existing SATA infrastructure drive the decision.