HP 872374-B21 - HPE 400GB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SSD for G8-G10 Servers

HPE 400GB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SSD (872374-B21) Product Detail Page
Core Highlights
The HPE 400GB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF SSD (Part Number: 872374-B21) is a premium enterprise-grade solid-state drive meticulously engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. Designed specifically for mixed-use workloads, this drive delivers perfectly balanced performance for environments with demanding read and write operations. It serves as an ideal upgrade solution to accelerate virtualization, transactional databases, and high-performance computing applications while maintaining exceptional reliability.
Technical Specifications
Specification    Details
Part Number    872374-B21 / 872374-001
Storage Capacity    400 GB
Interface    SAS 12 Gbps (Dual Port)
Form Factor    SFF (Small Form Factor, 2.5-inch)
Drive Type / Workload    Mixed Use (MU) – Optimized for balanced read/write workloads
Compatible Servers    HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 Series (e.g., DL360, DL380, ML350)
Endurance Rating    High Write Endurance (Typical DWPD: ~3), suitable for intensive data manipulation
Warranty    3-Year Limited Warranty (HPE Standard)
Key Features & Benefits
Balanced Performance for Demanding Workloads: Engineered to handle unpredictable I/O patterns, this Mixed Use SSD provides consistent low latency and high throughput for both read-heavy and write-intensive operations. It excels in environments like ERP systems and mid-tier databases where write performance is just as critical as read speed.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability & Data Protection: Built with advanced power-loss protection capacitors and end-to-end data path security, this drive ensures maximum data integrity during unexpected power failures. Its robust wear-leveling algorithms significantly extend drive lifespan under continuous 24/7 operation.
Seamless HPE Ecosystem Integration: Fully validated and digitally signed for HPE Smart Array controllers and iLO management tools. This guarantees real-time health monitoring, predictive failure alerts, and seamless online firmware updates via HPE OneView or iLO 5 without disrupting business operations.
High Density & Scalability: The compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor allows administrators to maximize storage density within standard server chassis. The 400GB capacity provides an excellent balance of high performance and ample storage space for tiered storage architectures.
Enhanced Bandwidth: Featuring a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, this SSD doubles the bandwidth of previous-generation 6 Gb/s drives, eliminating storage bottlenecks and maximizing the potential of modern multi-core server processors.
Recommended Use Cases
Virtualized Environments (VMware, Hyper-V): Accelerates VM provisioning, live migrations, and handles high-concurrency I/O requests from hundreds of virtual machines simultaneously.
Transactional Databases (SQL Server, Oracle): Provides the low latency and high IOPS required for complex queries, real-time analytics, and heavy write transactions.
Enterprise Applications (SAP, Exchange, SharePoint): Ensures rapid response times and smooth user experiences for mission-critical business applications.
Software-Defined Storage & Cloud Infrastructure: Serves as a highly durable, high-performance caching or primary storage tier in private cloud and hyper-converged infrastructure deployments.