HPE 871639-001 480GB SATA 6GBPS Read Intensive SFF Solid State Drive

HPE 871639‑001 SSD Overview

The HPE 871639‑001 embodies a read‑focused enterprise SSD tailored for environments demanding rapid data retrieval, low latency, and steadfast reliability. Offering 480 GB in a compact 2.5‑inch form, this SATA III (6 Gb/s) unit delivers consistent throughput, making it perfect for caching, analytics, and hot‑data access scenarios.

Key Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Read‑Intensive SSD engineered for sustained read workloads.
• SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures seamless compatibility with existing infrastructures.
• 2.5‑inch SFF form factor for flexible mounting and server compatibility.
• PLP (Power Loss Protection) secures in‑flight data during unexpected power drops.
• Digitally signed firmware adds a layer of tamper‑resistant security.

These design choices combine to deliver efficient data access, increased hardware longevity, and enhanced operational integrity.

Performance Metrics

• Sequential Read: ~530 MB/s
• Sequential Write: ~490 MB/s
• Random 4 KiB Read IOPS: Up to ~66,000
• Random 4 KiB Write IOPS: Up to ~17,000
• Power Consumption: ~9 W during operation

These performance figures reflect real-world benchmarks for HPE’s read‑intensive SSD portfolio, ensuring high throughput for read-heavy workloads. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Power & Thermal Profile

• Typical operational power: ~9 W
• Designed within a temperature range from 0 °C (32 °F) up to approximately 60 °C (140 °F) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Energy profile supports dense server environments with modest heat output

Reliability & Firmware Integrity

• Digitally signed firmware prevents unauthorized code and boosts trustworthiness
• Power Loss Protection (PLP) mitigates risk of data corruption during unexpected outages

PLP and Data Protection Advantages

Power‑Loss Protection Matters

PLP equips the SSD with capacitors that temporarily store power, allowing it to flush pending writes even if external power is lost. This feature is critical for enterprise storage layers where sudden outages can otherwise lead to catastrophic data loss or journaling failure.

Secure Operations via Signed Firmware

Digitally signed firmware ensures that only verified firmware is loaded on the drive. This secure boot principle guards against tampered or corrupt software, preserving system stability and compliance with enterprise security policies.

Compatibility with HPE Infrastructure

Seamless Integration into Gen9 & Gen10 Platforms

Compatible across a broad range of HPE ProLiant servers, including—but not limited to—DL360 Gen10, DL388 Gen9, DL560 Gen10, BL460c Gen10, and Synergy compute modules. The drive often comes bundled with an HPE SmartDrive carrier for easy insertion.

This level of cross-platform support ensures minimal downtime during upgrades or replacements, making it especially valuable for large-scale enterprise deployments. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Systems (Representative List)

• ProLiant DL360 Gen10 / DL388 Gen9 / DL560 Gen10
• BL460c Gen10 blade servers
• Synergy 480/660 Compute Modules (various configurations)
• Other compatible Gen9/Gen10 HPE platforms using 2.5″ SFF bays with SmartCarrier support

Typical Use Cases & Deployment Scenarios

Optimized for Read-Centric Workloads

Ideal applications include:

• Content delivery systems with high read-to-write ratios
• Database read caching and indexing layers
• Web server and application server caching
• Virtual machine boot volumes and hot-path data stores

Alternate Models for Comparison

• HPE 869060‑001 – Similar spec but may include low-profile converter for 3.5″ bays :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• HPE SSDs with higher endurance (Mixed‑Use or Write‑Intensive) — available for heavier write workloads

Value‑Driving Benefits

• Enterprise-grade performance: up to ~530 MB/s read and ~66k IOPS for small-block traffic
• Robust data integrity with PLP and trusted firmware
• Efficient energy consumption for high-density deployments
• Wide compatibility with HPE server platforms using 2.5″ bay infrastructure
• Compact, hot-pluggable design for easy server maintenance