HPE 731044-001 960GB SATA-6GBPS SFF SSD

HPE 731044-001 960GB SATA-6GBPS SSD Overview

The HPE 731044-001 960GB SATA-6GBPS Value Endurance SFF NHP Internal Solid State Drive belongs to a focused lineup of server-grade SATA solid state drives designed for HPE ProLiant and HPE Gen-series systems where predictable endurance, cost-effective capacity, and standard SATA connectivity are primary requirements. This category covers the 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) non-hot-pluggable (NHP) drives that fit specific HPE chassis and sleds, and is oriented toward workloads that need sustained write endurance without the premium of ultra-high endurance enterprise SSDs. Keywords relevant to this category include: HPE 731044-001, 960GB SSD, SATA-6GBPS, Value Endurance SSD, SFF NHP internal drive, HPE internal solid state drive, server SATA SSD.

Chooses value endurance SATA SSDs

Organizations selecting value endurance SSDs typically balance performance requirements with total cost of ownership. This drives selection in environments such as: web and application servers with moderate random writes, read-heavy virtualization hosts, tier-2 databases, caching and boot volumes, content delivery appliances, and storage arrays that leverage higher-level redundancy rather than single-drive endurance. Compared to consumer SATA SSDs, HPE-labeled enterprise/value endurance drives provide firmware tuned for server use, better power-loss protection features, and lifecycle management that integrates with HPE management tools.

Key Technical

Form factor and interface

The drive is specified as a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) with a SATA III interface rated at 6.0 Gbps (SATA-6GBPS), ensuring compatibility with standard server SATA controllers and legacy SATA backplanes. The NHP designation (non-hot-pluggable) indicates it is intended for installation in non-removable bays or caddies where hot-swap capability is not required or not supported by the enclosure.

Capacity and endurance class

At 960GB, this HPE model provides a balance of usable capacity and endurance. The "Value Endurance" class sits between consumer-grade endurance and the highest enterprise endurance classes; it's designed to support moderate sustained writes across the drive lifetime. This makes it ideal for read-dominant workloads and mixed workloads that don't exceed the drive's specified TBW (terabytes written) or drive write per day (DWPD) rating.

Latency and QoS considerations

For latency-sensitive applications, SSDs like the HPE 731044-001 dramatically reduce access time compared to spinning media. They provide predictable tail latency under steady-state conditions. However, for ultra-low latency or sustained high write workloads, NVMe or higher-end enterprise endurance SATA/NVMe options would be preferable.

Compatibility

Compatibility with HPE firmware and system management is a major advantage of OEM-labeled drives. The HPE 731044-001 is intended to be recognized by HPE Smart Array controllers and by iLO / HPE management tools for monitoring drive health, warranty status, and predictive failure alerts. When used in supported HPE servers, these drives can benefit from:

• Firmware-level SMART reporting aligned to HPE standards.
• iLO integration for remote drive health and logging.
• Compatibility with HPE-approved RAID controllers and array configurations.
• Vendor-backed warranty service and replacement options tied to HPE support.

Comparisons

Value endurance SATA vs consumer SATA SSD

Value endurance drives offer server-optimized firmware, better long-term durability guarantees, and enterprise reporting features that consumer drives typically lack. They are designed for 24/7 operation and integrate with server-level monitoring tools; consumer SSDs may perform well in desktops but lack enterprise support and lifecycle guarantees.

Value endurance SATA vs enterprise endurance SATA/NVMe

High-end enterprise endurance SSDs and NVMe devices provide superior DWPD, lower latency (especially NVMe), and higher IOPS for write-intensive workloads, but at a higher cost per GB. Value endurance SATA SSDs are cost-effective for many server workloads that do not require the highest write endurance or the lowest possible latency. NVMe remains the preferred choice for latency-sensitive, high-IOPS applications such as high-frequency trading, in-memory databases, and extreme virtualization density.