HPE 789360-001 480GB 2.5 Inch Value Endurance NHP SATA 6GBPS Internal SSD

Overview of HPE 789360-001 480GB Value Endurance (VE) NHP SATA SSD 

The HPE 789360-001 is a 480GB 2.5-inch enterprise SATA solid state drive (SSD) designed for server use under the HPE Value Endurance (VE) family. It delivers a balance of capacity, reliability and cost-efficiency for read-heavy applications and legacy SATA server platforms. Built to fit standard 2.5" SFF bays in ProLiant and other HPE-compatible servers, this SKU is commonly sold as a spare or OEM replacement for systems that require proven, enterprise-class SATA storage.  

Key identifiers and model variants

Common identifiers and related part numbers you may encounter when sourcing the drive include:

• HPE spare/option part: 789360-001 (often listed as a spare part or factory original).  
• Option/assembly cross-references: 789153-B21, 789132-002 and model number VK0480GEPQP are frequently referenced in vendor catalogs and multipack offerings. 
• Interface & form factor: 2.5-inch SFF, SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III) connector, intended for internal server use.  

Technical attributes and what "Value Endurance (VE)" means

HPE's Value Endurance (VE) class positions this drive within a cost-optimized enterprise tier. VE SSDs are designed to provide dependable endurance characteristics geared toward workloads with a stronger emphasis on reads than on continuous write streams. They strike a middle ground between "Read Intensive" (RI) SSDs and higher-priced "Mixed Use" or "Write Intensive" models — offering good endurance for regular server tasks while keeping acquisition cost modest.  

Interface and compatibility

The drive uses the standard SATA 6Gb/s interface which makes it compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers and many enterprise-class systems that accept 2.5" SATA SFF drives. It is not an NVMe / PCIe device, so it is suitable for legacy SATA backplanes and controller cards where SAS/NVMe controllers are not required or available. When replacing or upgrading drives, match the drive's form factor and backplane (hot-plug vs non-hot-plug) to ensure physical compatibility. 

NHP — Non-Hot-Plug (physical and deployment note)

The "NHP" designation indicates a Non-Hot-Plug device. In practical terms, this means the drive is usually intended for systems where drives are mounted and serviced with the server powered down or where the chassis/backplane does not support hot-swap removal. Always confirm your server's backplane and drive tray support before attempting field swaps; using the wrong drive type in a hot-plug backplane can cause installation issues. 

Performance characteristics and practical expectations

While specific IOPS and latency numbers vary by firmware, controller and workload pattern, VE-class 2.5" SATA SSDs typically offer markedly better random read IOPS and lower latency than spinning disks, making them ideal for read-heavy workloads such as OS boot volumes, database read caches, VDI user profiles, and read-dominant application data. Compared to NVMe drives, SATA SSDs have lower bandwidth and higher latency, but they remain a cost-effective upgrade from HDD for many production environments.  

Use-case examples

• OS and boot volumes: Fast boot and quick system response in virtualized server hosts.
• Read cache and application acceleration: Improves database query response times and reduces HDD bottlenecks.
• Edge and branch servers: Reliable, compact storage for distributed locations where NVMe may not be required.
• Archival access and active archives: Cost-effective SSDs that provide faster access than spinning disks for frequently accessed older data.

Endurance & reliability considerations

Endurance metrics (expressed as DWPD or TBW in many vendor sheets) are important when planning life-cycle and replacement strategies. HPE's VE drives are built with enterprise-grade NAND and firmware features to mitigate wear and to maintain data integrity for server workloads. When planning deployments, estimate the expected write amplification and daily write volume, and select drive capacity and class accordingly. For heavy-write transactional systems, consider moving to higher endurance or mixed-use SSD SKUs.  

Data protection and firmware features

Enterprise SATA SSDs sold by HPE typically include features for data-path error detection, robust firmware for power-loss protection (on supported models), and may support Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) options depending on the exact model and firmware. These features help maintain data accuracy and can contribute to regulatory compliance initiatives when deployed with encryption keys managed at the host or controller level. Always review the specific product datasheet or HPE support pages for the exact firmware feature set for the part number you purchase.  

Firmware updates and HPE tools

Use HPE's ROM/firmware utilities and Smart Storage Administrator tools to keep drive firmware up to date, track SMART attributes, and integrate drive health into your overall systems monitoring. Firmware updates may improve performance, fix firmware-level defects, or add compatibility improvements with HPE controllers. Always follow HPE's published upgrade instructions and test updates in a non-production environment when possible.  

Comparison: HPE 789360-001 vs other storage options

Picking the right drive class is about balancing cost, endurance and performance:

• Vs HDDs: The 789360-001 delivers far superior random read IOPS, much lower latency and reduced power draw, which translates to dramatically better application responsiveness and lower rack power usage compared to spinning media.
• Vs NVMe SSDs: NVMe offers much higher throughput and lower latency; however, NVMe is more expensive and may be unnecessary for legacy SATA-only systems or for workloads where read performance is the primary need rather than absolute bandwidth.
• Vs Read-Intensive (RI) or Mixed-Use (MU) SSDs: VE class is cost-optimized between RI and MU classes. For extremely read-dominant deployments, RI may be a closer match; for write-heavy database logs and analytics ingestion, Mixed-Use or Write-Intensive classes are preferable.  

Business value & return on investment (ROI)

Upgrading from HDDs to HPE enterprise SATA SSDs like the 789360-001 can produce measurable ROI via:

• Reduced latency and faster service response times, improving user experience and application throughput.
• Lower power and cooling costs per I/O, which is notable at scale in dense rack deployments.
• Simplified storage tiering and decreased reliance on larger RAID arrays purely for performance.
• Lower mean time to repair (MTTR) for read-heavy workloads due to faster rebuilds and fewer I/O-related service incidents.