HPE 960GB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Digitally Signed SSD with Basic Carrier — P41531-001

The HPE P41531-001 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 spare part designation for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, functionally identical to the P40506-B21 option kit. Digitally signed firmware ensures supply chain integrity and prevents unauthorized firmware modifications for security-sensitive enterprise SAS storage deployments.

Key Features

• 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive digitally signed SSD spare — field replacement for P40506-B21
• 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: P41531-001
• 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

• Gen10 Plus/Gen11 field replacement for 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive digitally signed SSD
• Spare SSD inventory for web serving, content delivery, and database read replicas on SAS platforms
• Security-conscious deployments requiring digitally signed firmware for supply chain compliance
• Maintenance replacement in HPE Smart Array SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive storage environments

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
• Fully interchangeable with P40506-B21 in supported Gen10 Plus and Gen11 SAS configurations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is P41531-001 interchangeable with P40506-B21?

Yes — P41531-001 is the spare part and P40506-B21 is the option kit. Both are HPE 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive digitally signed SSDs with Basic Carrier for Gen10 Plus and Gen11 — fully interchangeable in supported SAS configurations.

What does digitally signed firmware protect against?

Digitally signed firmware uses cryptographic signatures to verify that only HPE-authorized firmware is installed on the drive. This protects against unauthorized firmware modifications, supply chain attacks, and malicious firmware injection — critical for regulated and security-sensitive enterprise environments.

Is a SAS 12Gb/s SSD backward compatible with SAS 6Gb/s controllers?

Yes — SAS 12Gb/s drives are backward compatible with SAS 6Gb/s controllers, operating at SAS 6Gb/s speed. For full SAS 12Gb/s performance, a SAS 12Gb/s or SAS 24Gb/s controller is required. Verify with HPE Smart Array controller and server QuickSpecs for your specific configuration.

The HPE P41531-001 960GB SAS 12Gb/s read-intensive digitally signed SSD spare delivers secure, reliable flash storage for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 field replacement. Get it in stock at the best price — order today.