P40501-B21: HPE 7.68TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD
Also listed as: P40501-001, P41526-001, P41086-001, MZ7L37T6HBLT, MZ7L37T6HBLT-00A07 · made by Samsung
An ultra-dense 7.68TB enterprise SATA 6Gb/s solid state drive in an HPE Basic Carrier (BC) tray for ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 servers. Representing the highest single-drive capacity available in the 2.5-inch enterprise SATA class, it delivers massive solid state density for read-heavy virtualization, data lake staging, and content delivery networks. When buying used, verify flash wear percentage in iLO and confirm that the Basic Carrier latch operates smoothly.
Specifications
| Part number | P40501-B21 |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Made by | Samsung |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | P40501-001, P41526-001, P41086-001, MZ7L37T6HBLT, MZ7L37T6HBLT-00A07 |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 7,680 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in, Basic Carrier (BC) |
| Endurance | Read Intensive, 0.8 DWPD |
| Speed | 6Gb/s SATA |
| Generation fit | Gen11 / Gen12 with Basic Carrier drive cages |
About the P40501-B21
P40501-B21 is HPE's highest-capacity 7.68TB Read Intensive 2.5-inch SATA solid state drive in the Basic Carrier format for ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 servers. Manufactured under HPE's Multi Vendor program using high-density 3D TLC flash from Samsung (PM893 architecture) and Micron, it runs customized HPE digitally signed firmware. Rated for 0.8 drive writes per day (up to 7,000 TBW lifetime write endurance), it maximizes storage capacity per chassis—enabling over 180TB of raw flash in a 24-bay 2U server—ideal for high-density virtualization, hyperconverged capacity tiers, and media streaming.
Compatibility
This drive is compatible with small form factor (SFF) drive bays in ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 servers including the DL360 Gen11, DL380 Gen11, DL385 Gen11, DL325 Gen11, and ML350 Gen11. It ships in the HPE Basic Carrier (BC), which cannot be installed into older Smart Carrier (SC) bays on Gen10 or Gen9 servers. It communicates over standard SATA 6Gb/s and functions behind motherboard SATA ports, HPE Smart Array controllers, or tri-mode RAID adapters. The option SKU is P40501-B21, with spare part number P41526-001 and assembly number P41086-001.
How to identify a genuine unit
A genuine P40501-B21 features an authentic HPE product label showing option part number P40501-B21, spare number P41526-001, assembly number P41086-001, and 7.68TB capacity, mounted over the Samsung OEM factory label (model MZ7L37T6HBLT). In iLO 6 under Storage, the drive reports as an authentic HPE Multi Vendor SSD with validated cryptographic firmware signatures. Units with generic OEM retail firmware will be flagged as third-party storage in iLO.
Buying used
When evaluating second-hand 7.68TB SATA drives, request SMART logs or an iLO storage report verifying power-on hours, total bytes written, and the percentage of remaining flash life. Because 7.68TB drives carry a high replacement cost, ensure that the drive retains sufficient endurance for your expected workload. Confirm that the drive includes the authentic HPE Basic Carrier with functional status LEDs and latching springs.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 6,500 to 7,998 (2 sightings, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 6,500 | new in box with Basic Carrier | 2026-10-27 |
| globalonetechnology.com | new | USD 7,998 | brand new sealed | 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 Gen11
- HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11
- HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen11
- HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen11
- HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen11
Equivalent part numbers
- Samsung MZ7L37T6HBLT Retail Samsung PM893 7.68TB SATA bare drive
FAQ
What is the maximum capacity drive available in HPE Gen11 SATA?
P40501-B21 at 7.68TB represents the maximum capacity point in the HPE SATA 2.5-inch enterprise SSD line-up.
Does P40501-B21 require a dedicated RAID controller?
No, it connects to standard SATA 6Gb/s backplanes and can be managed by onboard SATA controllers, Smart Array cards, or tri-mode storage controllers.
Buying or selling P40501-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 SATA 6G Enterprise SSDs QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-27