Description
The HPE 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive Small Form Factor SSD with Basic Carrier (P40496-B21) delivers enterprise-grade performance for read-centric applications at an affordable price. Ideal for web servers, boot/swap duties, and read caching, this SSD ensures reliable performance with high read IOPS, full data-path error detection, and HPE's Digitally Signed Firmware for secure data operations.
Backed by over 3.35 million hours of rigorous testing and a 3-year warranty, this Multi Vendor SKU ensures long lifecycle support and immediate availability. Monitor drive health in real time with HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge to prevent potential failures and maintain uptime.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P40496-B21 |
| Capacity | 240 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | SFF (2.5-inch) with Basic Carrier |
| Endurance (DWPD) | 0.8 |
| Lifetime Writes (TBW) | 250 |
| Random Read IOPS (4KiB) | 44,000 (Q=16), Max 65,000 (Q=64) |
| Random Write IOPS (4KiB) | 14,000 (Q=16), Max 14,000 (Q=1) |
| Power Consumption | 2.48 Watts |
| Plug Type | Hot Pluggable |
| Drive Height | 7 mm |
| Supported Platforms | HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms (refer to QuickSpecs) |
| Product Dimensions | 21.92 x 22.86 x 14.61 cm |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty (subject to usage limitations) |
| Firmware Security | Digitally Signed Firmware |
| Drive Health Monitoring | HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge |
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely, and we do not store credit card details or access your credit card information.
Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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