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HPE 789159-B21 960GB SATA 6GBPS Read Intensive Sff 2.5Inch Quick Release QR SSD

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HPE 789159-B21 960GB SATA 6GBPS Read Intensive Sff 2.5Inch Quick Release QR Solid State Drive. Excellent Refurbished with 1 year replacement warranty

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HP 960GB SATA 6Gbps Read Intensive SFF 2.5-Inch QuicHPE 789159-B21 960GB SATA 2.5Inch QR SFF SSDk Release Solid State Drive- Overview

The HP 960GB SATA 6Gbps Read Intensive Small Form Factor (SFF) Quick Release Solid State Drive, model 789159-B21, is engineered to deliver enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and efficiency. Designed for read-intensive applications, this SSD provides superior data access speeds, consistent performance, and excellent integration with HP ProLiant servers. With its 2.5-inch compact SFF design and quick-release functionality, it ensures easy installation, high-density storage, and simplified maintenance in enterprise server environments.

General Information

  • Manufacturer: HP (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
  • Manufacturer Model: 789159-B21
  • Product Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)

Technical Specifications

Core Attributes

  • Storage Capacity: 960GB
  • Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
  • Interface: SATA (Serial ATA)
  • Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s bandwidth
  • Transfer Rate (Effective): Up to 600 MB/s

Performance Highlights

  • Random Reads: Up to 61,000 IOPS
  • Random Writes: Up to 14,800 IOPS
  • Sequential Reads: 530 MB/s
  • Sequential Writes: 405 MB/s

Key Features of HP 789159-B21 SSD

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

This drive has been extensively validated and tested by HP to guarantee compatibility with HP ProLiant systems. It ensures data integrity, stability, and predictable performance in critical IT infrastructures.

Read Intensive Design

Optimized for workloads with high read-to-write ratios, this SSD is perfect for applications such as boot drives, virtualization, and content delivery where fast data retrieval is crucial.

Applications and Best Use Cases

Server and Data Center Environments

  • Optimized for HP ProLiant servers and storage systems.
  • Supports virtualization and high-density deployment scenarios.
  • Improves system responsiveness and workload efficiency.

Recommended Workloads

  • Operating Systems: Ideal as a boot drive for enterprise servers.
  • Virtual Machines: Efficient for VM templates and read-dominant environments.
  • Content Delivery: Suitable for caching and media-rich workloads.
  • Business Analytics: Supports read-heavy applications such as dashboards and reporting tools.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Effective for metadata and secondary storage tasks.
Advantages in Enterprise Workloads

With its balanced performance profile, the HP 960GB SATA SSD reduces latency, enhances data retrieval speed, and provides long-term durability, making it a strategic storage solution in enterprise computing.

Benefits of Deploying HP 960GB SATA RI SSD

  • High-speed read operations with 61K IOPS random reads.
  • Cost-effective performance for read-intensive workloads.
  • Quick release for simplified installation and maintenance.
  • Compact 2.5-inch design for high-density server environments.
  • Enhanced system responsiveness and reduced latency.

Core Features

  • Storage Capacity: 960GB
  • Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
  • Interface: Serial ATA (SATA III)
  • Data Transfer Bandwidth: 6Gb/s
  • Effective Data Rate: 600 MB/s

Performance Metrics

  • Random Read IOPS: Up to 61,000
  • Random Write IOPS: Up to 14,800
  • Sequential Read: 530 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: 405 MB/s

Physical Design

  • Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
  • Installation: Quick Release (QR) mechanism
  • Enclosure Type: Internal enterprise drive
  • Compatibility: Optimized for HPE ProLiant servers

Enterprise Benefits of the Drive

Reliability and Validation

HPE rigorously validates its enterprise SSDs, including the 789159-B21, to guarantee data protection, consistent performance, and server compatibility. Each drive undergoes extensive quality assurance testing, making it a dependable choice for IT infrastructures.

Read Intensive Optimization

Classified as a Read Intensive (RI) drive, it is optimized for workloads that involve frequent data retrieval with comparatively fewer write operations. This ensures longevity while delivering outstanding read performance for databases, virtualization, and analytics.

Quick Release Functionality

The Quick Release (QR) mechanism enhances usability by allowing administrators to install or replace the SSD without special tools. This minimizes service interruptions and reduces maintenance times, particularly in data centers requiring quick turnaround.

Use Cases and Workload Suitability

Ideal Enterprise Applications

  • Operating System Drives: Provides fast boot times and reliable system performance.
  • Virtualized Environments: Stores VM templates, snapshots, and read-heavy virtual machine data.
  • Business Intelligence: Supports analytics, dashboards, and real-time reporting platforms.
  • Content Delivery: Optimized for delivering cached files, streaming, and media storage.
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Suitable for metadata repositories and secondary data storage.
Advantages in Specialized Workloads

For read-dominant operations, the HPE 789159-B21 provides higher efficiency compared to write-intensive SSDs, lowering total cost of ownership while extending endurance. This makes it especially beneficial for predictable, stable workloads.

Integration with HPE ProLiant Ecosystem

Supported Server Platforms

  • HPE ProLiant DL series rack servers.
  • HPE ProLiant ML series tower servers.
  • HPE Synergy and BladeSystem enclosures with SFF bays.

Server Management Compatibility

HPE SSDs like the 789159-B21 integrate seamlessly with HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) and Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), enabling administrators to monitor performance, update firmware, and track drive health for proactive maintenance.

Endurance, Data Integrity, and Reliability

Although classified as a Read Intensive SSD, the HPE 789159-B21 offers sufficient endurance for its intended workloads. With enterprise validation, error correction technologies, and advanced wear-leveling, the drive maintains data accuracy, stability, and long lifecycle performance.

Features
Product/Item Condition:
Excellent Refurbished
ServerOrbit Replacement Warranty:
1 Year Warranty