HPE 789149-B21 480GB SATA 2.5IN 6G RI SFF QR PLP SSD

HPE 789149-B21 480GB SATA 2.5IN 6G RI SFF QR PLP SSD Product Category Details

The HPE 789149-B21 480GB SATA 2.5-inch 6G Read Intensive Small Form Factor Quick Release PLP SSD belongs to the enterprise-grade storage category designed for Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant servers. It is purpose-built to provide robust storage capacity, seamless data transfer speeds, and enhanced system performance in demanding data center and business environments. Featuring Quick Release (QR) hot-plug trays for convenience, this solid-state drive integrates reliability and efficiency, making it an essential part of the HPE ecosystem for scalable workloads and infrastructure.

Category positioning of the HPE 789149-B21

Classified under the ProLiant Hard Drive category, this SSD is more specifically categorized as a SATA Quick Release SSD. It is designed to deliver uncompromised speed, endurance, and reliability while catering to a wide range of storage applications. Its Read Intensive (RI) profile ensures efficient operations in read-heavy environments such as virtualization layers, boot volumes, and high-demand databases. With its advanced Power Loss Protection (PLP) technology, the SSD guarantees data consistency even in sudden power interruptions.

Core identifiers and part references

• Option Part Number: 789149-B21
• SmartBuy Part Number: 789149-S21
• Spare Part Number: 789358-001
• Assembly Part Number: 789132-002
• Model Number: VK0480GEPQP
• Products ID: 700956
• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Specifications overview

The HPE 789149-B21 delivers advanced specifications tailored for enterprise-class workloads. It combines optimized SATA III 6Gb/s interface performance with the reliability of NAND flash technology, ensuring balanced performance and cost-efficiency for business-critical tasks.

• Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Storage Capacity: 480GB
• Interface Standard: SATA III, 6 Gb/s
• Endurance Type: Read Intensive
• Hot-Plug Compatibility: Supported with HPE QR Tray
• Category: ProLiant Hard Drive

Use cases for HPE 789149-B21

Virtualization and server boot

In virtualization layers, the 789149-B21 SATA SSD provides the throughput and latency reduction needed to launch and run multiple virtual machines without delays. As a boot drive, it shortens startup cycles significantly, ensuring quicker time-to-service for business-critical systems.

Database performance optimization

The drive suits database workloads by reducing query response times and improving overall throughput. Its read-focused performance is especially valuable for data retrieval applications such as analytics, reporting, and data mining.

File storage and application hosting

With its 480GB storage capacity, the drive supports file hosting and application deployments with reliability. Businesses can utilize this SSD to host critical applications requiring consistent read performance and stability.

Additional workload suitability

• Cloud infrastructure storage layers
• Web servers with moderate storage demand
• Backup and recovery caching
• High availability cluster nodes

Compatibility and integration

Designed to integrate with HPE ProLiant Gen-series servers, the 789149-B21 provides compatibility with systems requiring 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drives in Quick Release trays. Its firmware and tray design are optimized for seamless compatibility with HPE ecosystem components.

System compatibility checklist

• ProLiant servers supporting SATA 6Gb/s
• Chassis configured for 2.5" SFF drives
• Hot-plug bays with Quick Release tray support

Integration benefits

Using genuine HPE drives ensures firmware harmony, optimal cooling, power efficiency, and reduced risk of incompatibility. Integration with HPE Smart Array controllers provides additional performance enhancements and monitoring capabilities.