P40497-B21: HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD
Also listed as: P41522-001, P41081-001, VK000480GZXVU, MZ7L3480HBLU · made by Samsung
The HPE P40497-B21 is a 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch solid-state drive in an HPE Basic Carrier (BC). Specified for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, it delivers reliable solid-state performance for operating system boot mirrors, web server nodes, and read-dominated application tiers. Buyers of second-hand units should examine remaining write life in HPE SSA and confirm the Basic Carrier latch mechanism.
Specifications
| Part number | P40497-B21 |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Made by | Samsung |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | P41522-001, P41081-001, VK000480GZXVU, MZ7L3480HBLU |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 480 |
| 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 P40497-B21
The HPE P40497-B21 is a 480GB enterprise solid-state drive in HPE's Multi Vendor SATA Read Intensive product family. Engineered with enterprise TLC 3D NAND and power-loss protection circuitry, it provides consistent read latency and high sequential read bandwidth for enterprise servers. It is widely specified for virtual machine boot disks, hypervisor hosts, container worker nodes, and read-heavy web frontends requiring modest storage footprints.
Compatibility
Compatible with standard 2.5-inch drive bays in HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus, Gen11, and Gen12 servers (such as DL380, DL360, DL385, and DL325) utilizing Basic Carrier (BC) backplanes. It cannot be inserted directly into Gen8, Gen9, or standard Gen10 SmartCarrier (SC) backplanes without changing the caddy frame. Fully supported across HPE Smart Array SR controllers, MegaRAID MR controllers, and direct motherboard SATA controllers.
How to identify a genuine unit
Genuine drives feature an HPE label marked with Option Part Number P40497-B21, Spare Part Number P41522-001, and Assembly Part Number P41081-001 or model string VK000480GZXVU. The drive chassis shows Samsung PM893 (model MZ7L3480HBLU) or Micron OEM factory markings under the HPE label. In HPE iLO and SSA, the drive reports authentic digitally signed HPE firmware with an HPDx prefix.
Buying used
When buying second-hand P40497-B21 drives, check the drive's SMART attributes using HPE SSA or smartctl to evaluate Lifetime Remaining Percentage and Total Bytes Written against the 480GB drive's rated 0.8 DWPD limit. Verify that the drive caddy latch snaps securely into the chassis backplane without sticking and that the drive activity LED signals properly.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 245 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Refurbished: USD 105 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 245 | New factory sealed retail option kit | 2026-10-27 |
| globalonetechnology.com | refurbished | USD 105 | Refurbished drive, tested 100% SMART health | 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 P40497-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 MZ7L3480HBLU-00A07 Samsung PM893 480GB SATA 6G bare drive
FAQ
Can P40497-B21 be configured in hardware RAID with Smart Array controllers?
Yes, it is fully compatible with HPE Smart Array and MegaRAID controllers, supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 arrays alongside JBOD mode.
What is the warranty endurance rating of P40497-B21?
It carries a Read Intensive endurance rating of approximately 0.8 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a 5-year warranty period, equivalent to roughly 700 TBW.
Buying or selling P40497-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 P40497-B21 Record, checked 2026-10-27