HPE 960GB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Digitally Signed SSD with Basic Carrier — P40506-B21

The HPE P40506-B21 is a 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive digitally signed hot-swap solid state drive in 2.5-inch SFF with Basic Carrier and is the standard option kit for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. Digitally signed firmware ensures supply chain integrity and prevents unauthorized firmware modifications, while SAS 12Gb/s dual-port connectivity delivers reliable high-throughput read-intensive SSD performance in HPE Smart Array environments.

Key Features

• 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive digitally signed SSD option kit — secure SAS flash for Gen10 Plus/Gen11
• Digitally signed firmware for supply chain integrity and unauthorized modification prevention
• SAS 12Gb/s dual-port for redundant high-bandwidth connectivity in Smart Array configurations
• Basic Carrier for hot-swap installation in HPE ProLiant SFF SAS bays

Product Specifications

• Part Number: P40506-B21
• Manufacturer: HPE
• Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF with Basic Carrier
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Security: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Target Platform: HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus, Gen11

Storage Specifications

• Drive Type: Read-Intensive SSD (SAS 12Gb/s)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF Hot-Swap with Basic Carrier
• Workload Class: Read Intensive (~1 DWPD)
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (dual-port)
• Security: Digitally signed firmware — cryptographic supply chain integrity

Performance Specifications

• Interface Bandwidth: SAS 12Gb/s dual-port for reliable high-throughput SSD connectivity
• Endurance: Read-intensive ~1 DWPD — optimized for high read-to-write ratio workloads
• IOPS: High sequential and random read IOPS for web serving, analytics, and read-caching

Use Cases

• HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus/Gen11 standard 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive SSD builds
• Web serving, content delivery, and database read replicas on SAS Smart Array platforms
• Read-intensive SAS SSD caching for analytics and VDI on Gen10 Plus/Gen11
• Security-conscious deployments requiring digitally signed firmware supply chain integrity

Compatibility

• HPE ProLiant DL380/DL360 Gen10 Plus / Gen11 with SAS 12Gb/s or SAS 24Gb/s backplane
• HPE Smart Array Gen10 Plus/Gen11 SAS controllers supporting SAS 12Gb/s SSDs
• HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen10 Plus / Gen11 with SAS 12Gb/s SFF capability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between P40506-B21 (SAS 12Gb/s) and P42498-001 (SAS 24Gb/s) at 960GB?

P40506-B21 uses SAS 12Gb/s for compatibility with Gen10 Plus/Gen11 SAS 12Gb/s controllers, while P42498-001 uses SAS 24Gb/s for full bandwidth on SAS 24Gb/s backplanes. SAS 24Gb/s doubles interface bandwidth but requires a SAS 24Gb/s-capable controller. P40506-B21 is suitable for SAS 12Gb/s environments where SAS 24Gb/s is not available.

Does P40506-B21 include a Smart Carrier or Basic Carrier?

P40506-B21 includes a Basic Carrier. For LED-based drive health visibility, a Smart Carrier variant is recommended. Basic Carrier is a cost-effective option for deployments where front-panel drive status LEDs are not required for operational monitoring.

Is digitally signed firmware required for compliance in regulated environments?

Digitally signed firmware helps satisfy supply chain security requirements for regulated environments by ensuring only HPE-authorized firmware runs on the drive. For government and defense deployments with NIST SP 800-193 or similar requirements, digitally signed firmware contributes to platform firmware resilience compliance.

The HPE P40506-B21 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive digitally signed SSD option kit delivers secure, reliable flash storage for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11. Order today — in stock at the lowest price.