HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD (P40498-B21) – 2.5″ Hot-Plug for ProLiant

HPE-qualified, hot-plug SATA flash for current-generation ProLiant servers.

The HPE P40498-B21 is a 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive SSD in a small form factor Basic Carrier for ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. Qualified and firmware-matched by HPE, it gives IT teams reliable, hot-plug flash for boot volumes, virtualization and read-heavy applications.

Why HPE-Qualified Drives Matter in ProLiant Servers

Retail SSDs can work in ProLiant servers, but they may report health incorrectly, trigger fan-speed increases or lack firmware validated with Smart Array controllers. In production, those issues add risk and support time.

The P40498-B21 is qualified by HPE for ProLiant platforms. It arrives in the correct Basic Carrier, reports status properly in iLO and receives firmware through the Service Pack for ProLiant.

Read-Intensive Performance for Everyday Server Workloads

SATA flash cuts latency dramatically compared with hard drives, accelerating boot volumes, web servers, VDI and read-heavy databases on ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 systems.

Pre-Mounted Carrier for Fast Hot-Plug Service

The Basic Carrier is the streamlined tray used in newer ProLiant generations, with tool-free hot-plug insertion and removal. The drive arrives ready to slide into a compatible bay, reducing installation time and mistakes.

Setup Instructions

How to Install the HPE P40498-B21 SSD

1. Confirm your ProLiant model supports this drive and carrier type in the HPE QuickSpecs, and update the server firmware with the Service Pack for ProLiant.
2. Insert the drive into an empty SFF bay until the carrier latches; hot-plug is supported, so the server can stay powered on.
3. Open Smart Storage Administrator or the iLO storage page to confirm the drive is detected and healthy.
4. Create a new logical drive, add the SSD to an existing array, or use it as a replacement for a failed drive.