P40496-B21: HPE 240GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD
Also listed as: P41521-001, P41080-001, VK000240GZXVQ, MZ7L3240HBLU · made by Samsung
The HPE P40496-B21 is an entry-capacity 240GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch solid-state drive mounted in an HPE Basic Carrier (BC). Engineered for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, it is primarily specified for operating system boot partitions, lightweight web caches, and entry read workloads where high write cycles are not required. Used buyers should verify remaining flash wear via HPE SSA and inspect the BC carrier latch.
Specifications
| Part number | P40496-B21 |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Made by | Samsung |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | P41521-001, P41080-001, VK000240GZXVQ, MZ7L3240HBLU |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 240 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in |
| Carrier | Basic Carrier (BC) |
| Carrier type | BC |
| Endurance | RI (0.8 DWPD) |
| Workload | Read Intensive |
| Dwpd | 0.8 |
| Generation fit | Gen10 Plus / Gen11 |
About the P40496-B21
The HPE P40496-B21 is the 240GB entry tier in HPE's Multi Vendor SATA solid-state drive family for Gen10 Plus and Gen11 platforms. Designed to provide a low-cost solid-state alternative to traditional mechanical hard drives, it delivers enterprise SATA 6Gb/s performance with power-loss protection and end-to-end data path protection. It is typically deployed as a cost-effective OS boot drive or for read-centric server appliances with minimal write traffic.
Compatibility
Compatible with standard 2.5-inch drive bays on HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus, Gen11, and Gen12 servers (including DL380, DL360, DL385, and DL325) using Basic Carrier (BC) backplanes. It cannot be inserted into legacy Gen8, Gen9, or standard Gen10 SmartCarrier (SC) backplanes without moving the bare 2.5-inch drive into an SC tray. It works with both onboard SATA controllers and dedicated HPE Smart Array or MegaRAID controllers.
How to identify a genuine unit
Genuine drives carry an HPE label showing Option Part Number P40496-B21, Spare Part Number P41521-001, and Assembly Part Number P41080-001 or model string VK000240GZXVQ. Under the Multi Vendor program, underlying hardware is supplied by tier-1 manufacturers such as Samsung (PM893 series, MZ7L3240HBLU) or Micron. In iLO and SSA, genuine units report digitally signed HPE firmware with an HPDx prefix.
Buying used
Because 240GB read-intensive SSDs have a modest total terabytes written (TBW) endurance pool (approximately 438 TBW), check the SSD Lifetime Remaining percentage in HPE Smart Storage Administrator or via smartctl before deployment. Ensure that the Basic Carrier latch mechanism operates cleanly and that the drive activity and locate status LEDs respond properly in the chassis.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 215 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Refurbished: USD 85 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 215 | New factory sealed retail option kit | 2026-10-27 |
| globalonetechnology.com | refurbished | USD 85 | Refurbished drive with 100% health remaining | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Fits these models
- HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus
- HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Plus
- HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen11
- HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11
- HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11
- HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11
Check compatibility with HPE
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that HPE has tested with the HPE P40496-B21.
- Compatibility HPE SPOCK (storage, SAN and host compatibility)
- Part lookup HPE PartSurfer (spare and option part numbers)
- Support HPE Support Center
Equivalent part numbers
- Samsung MZ7L3240HBLU-00A07 Samsung PM893 240GB SATA 6G bare drive
FAQ
Is P40496-B21 suitable for write-heavy database logs?
No, with a 0.8 DWPD rating, P40496-B21 is intended for read-intensive tasks and boot drives. Mixed-use models (such as P40502-B21 with 3.0 DWPD) should be selected for write-intensive logging.
What is the difference between Basic Carrier (BC) and SmartCarrier (SC)?
Basic Carrier (BC) is the redesigned caddy format introduced on Gen10 Plus and Gen11, featuring a simplified latch mechanism and different physical guide rails compared to the legacy Gen8-Gen10 SmartCarrier (SC).
Buying or selling P40496-B21?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Plus QuickSpecs Options, checked 2026-10-27
- HPE PartSurfer P40496-B21 Record, checked 2026-10-27