HPE 741231-001 400GB 2.5-Inch SFF SAS 12GBPS Enterprise SSD

HPE 741231-001 400GB SAS 12Gbps SC 2.5-Inch High Endurance Enterprise SSD Overview

The HPE 741231-001 400GB SAS 12Gbps SC 2.5-Inch High Endurance Enterprise SSD represents a robust storage solution engineered for high-performance enterprise workloads. Designed for use in HPE ProLiant and Blade System servers, this drive combines the advantages of solid-state storage with enterprise-grade reliability and endurance. Utilizing a SAS 12Gbps interface and high-endurance NAND technology, the HPE 741231-001 is ideal for write-intensive workloads, virtualization, databases, and mission-critical applications requiring consistent performance and long-term durability.

Key Features and Specifications

400GB Storage Capacity

With 400GB of storage capacity, this SSD provides ample space for enterprise applications while maintaining a focus on performance and endurance. Its capacity is optimized for high-intensity workloads where speed and reliability are more critical than extreme storage volume.

2.5-Inch Small Form Factor

The drive’s 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) design allows for dense server configurations, maximizing storage capacity within a limited physical space. This form factor is standard for HPE enterprise servers, enabling seamless deployment across data center infrastructures.

SAS 12Gbps Interface

The SAS 12Gbps interface delivers fast and reliable data transfer rates with low latency, enabling high-throughput workloads. Dual-port SAS provides redundancy, supporting fault-tolerant operations for mission-critical enterprise environments.

High-Endurance Enterprise Category

Classified as a high-endurance enterprise SSD, the HPE 741231-001 is optimized for workloads with heavy write operations, such as database transaction logging, virtualization, and analytics. This makes it ideal for enterprises seeking long-term reliability in write-intensive applications.

Performance Advantages

Superior IOPS and Throughput

The SSD delivers high Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS), ensuring that enterprise applications experience fast and predictable response times. Sequential and random read/write speeds are optimized for workloads that demand high-performance storage.

Low Latency

With consistently low latency, the drive enables critical applications such as online transaction processing (OLTP) and real-time analytics to run efficiently, reducing bottlenecks and improving system responsiveness.

Workload Optimization

HPE 741231-001 is designed for mixed and write-intensive workloads, ensuring optimal performance in enterprise environments that require both high read and write throughput. This balance allows businesses to maximize system utilization and application efficiency.

Enterprise Reliability and Endurance

High Endurance NAND

Engineered with high-endurance NAND flash memory, this SSD can withstand millions of write cycles without degradation in performance. This makes it suitable for sustained write-heavy operations in enterprise data centers.

Advanced Error Correction and Data Integrity

Built-in error-correcting code (ECC) and advanced data protection mechanisms ensure integrity during read and write operations. The drive’s robust firmware continuously monitors and corrects errors to prevent data corruption.

Dual-Port Redundancy

SAS dual-port architecture allows the SSD to be connected to two separate controllers, enabling failover capabilities and ensuring that critical workloads continue running even if a single path fails.

Compatibility and Integration

HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem Support

Fully compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and newer BladeSystem servers, this SSD ensures seamless integration with existing enterprise infrastructure. Administrators can easily deploy, monitor, and manage the drive through HPE management tools.

Smart Carrier (SC) Technology

The Smart Carrier (SC) design includes integrated LED indicators for drive activity and status, allowing administrators to quickly identify and troubleshoot any issues. This improves operational efficiency and simplifies maintenance.

Enterprise Storage Ecosystem Integration

HPE 741231-001 integrates seamlessly with HPE Smart Array controllers, storage enclosures, and advanced RAID configurations, ensuring compatibility with enterprise storage ecosystems and enhanced performance for critical workloads.

Applications and Use Cases

Databases and Transaction Systems

Designed for OLTP and high-demand database environments, the HPE 741231-001 provides consistent write performance and reliable data integrity, ensuring that mission-critical database operations run without interruption.

Cloud and Hosting Environments

Cloud service providers and hosting platforms can leverage the drive’s high endurance and performance to support multi-tenant workloads and deliver reliable storage services to clients.

Analytics and Business Intelligence

High-throughput access to large datasets enables faster analytics, reporting, and business intelligence operations. The SSD supports real-time data processing, empowering organizations to make data-driven decisions.

Reduced Power Consumption

Compared to traditional spinning hard drives, the HPE 741231-001 consumes less power, reducing operational costs and heat generation in enterprise data centers. This contributes to overall energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

With enhanced durability, high performance, and lower energy usage, enterprises benefit from a reduced total cost of ownership. The investment in high-endurance SSD technology yields longer lifecycle support and reduced downtime costs.

Deployment

Hot-Swap Capability

The drive supports hot-swap functionality, enabling IT staff to replace or add drives without shutting down servers, maintaining uptime and business continuity.

Industry Applications

Financial Services

High-frequency trading and transactional systems benefit from low-latency, high-endurance storage for uninterrupted operations.

Healthcare

Medical imaging and patient record systems rely on consistent, reliable storage to ensure data integrity and rapid retrieval in clinical environments.

Education and Research

Universities and research institutions conducting simulations, large-scale analytics, or HPC workloads gain performance and durability advantages from this enterprise SSD.

Telecommunications

Telecom networks rely on high-performance storage for data routing, logging, and management tasks. The high-endurance SSD ensures continuous operations with minimal risk of service interruptions.

Enterprise-Grade Endurance

With its high-endurance NAND technology, the drive is capable of sustaining write-intensive operations over a long lifecycle, making it a dependable choice for enterprise environments.

Performance-Optimized

The combination of SAS 12Gbps, dual-port redundancy, and high IOPS ensures that enterprise applications perform reliably under heavy workloads.

Seamless Integration

Full compatibility with HPE Gen8, Gen9, and Blade System servers allows for easy upgrades and deployment, providing maximum flexibility for IT infrastructure expansion.