P40502-B21: HPE 480GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF BC Multi Vendor SSD
Also listed as: P41527-001, P41087-001, VK000480GZXVR, MZ7L2480HCHP · made by Samsung
The HPE P40502-B21 is a 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use 2.5-inch solid-state drive mounted in an HPE Basic Carrier (BC). Engineered with a 3.0 DWPD endurance rating, it is built for write-intensive workloads such as transactional database logs, virtualization swap partitions, and write caching on HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. Used buyers should verify SMART wear percentages in HPE SSA and test drive responsiveness.
Specifications
| Part number | P40502-B21 |
|---|---|
| Brand | HPE |
| Made by | Samsung |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | P41527-001, P41087-001, VK000480GZXVR, MZ7L2480HCHP |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 480 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in |
| Carrier | Basic Carrier (BC) |
| Carrier type | BC |
| Endurance | MU (3.0 DWPD) |
| Workload | Mixed Use |
| Dwpd | 3 |
| Generation fit | Gen10 Plus / Gen11 |
About the P40502-B21
The HPE P40502-B21 is a 480GB Mixed Use enterprise SATA SSD engineered for applications that subject storage to frequent write cycles. Rated for 3.0 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) over a 5-year warranty period, it utilizes specialized high-endurance flash silicon and over-provisioning to sustain write performance without early flash exhaustion. It serves transaction processing engines, database journals, indexing tiers, and write-heavy virtualization workloads.
Compatibility
Compatible with standard 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug bays in HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus, Gen11, and Gen12 servers (including DL380, DL360, DL385, and DL325) using Basic Carrier (BC) backplanes. It cannot be used in Gen8, Gen9, or standard Gen10 SmartCarrier (SC) backplanes without changing the drive carrier. Operates with onboard SATA controllers as well as HPE Smart Array and MegaRAID controllers.
How to identify a genuine unit
Genuine units feature an authentic HPE label showing Option Part Number P40502-B21, Spare Part Number P41527-001, and Assembly Part Number P41087-001 or model string VK000480GZXVR. The internal drive mechanism is built on Samsung PM897 (model MZ7L2480HCHP) or Micron enterprise flash. In HPE iLO 5/6 and SSA, the drive displays HPE digitally signed firmware with an HPDx prefix.
Buying used
When evaluating used Mixed Use SSDs, check the SMART attribute for SSD Wear Indicator and Total Written Terabytes. Because P40502-B21 carries a high 3.0 DWPD rating (approximately 2.6 PBW), even off-lease units frequently retain substantial remaining operational life. Confirm that the Basic Carrier latch mechanism is unbroken and latches smoothly into server cages.
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 275 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Refurbished: USD 125 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| serversupply.com | new | USD 275 | New factory sealed retail option kit | 2026-10-27 |
| globalonetechnology.com | refurbished | USD 125 | 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 P40502-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 MZ7L2480HCHP-00A07 Samsung PM897 480GB SATA 6G Mixed Use bare drive
FAQ
What is the difference between P40497-B21 and P40502-B21?
Both are 480GB SATA drives, but P40497-B21 is Read Intensive (0.8 DWPD), whereas P40502-B21 is Mixed Use (3.0 DWPD), designed for write-heavy database and caching workloads.
Can P40502-B21 be used in a DL380 Gen10 server?
Standard DL380 Gen10 servers use SmartCarrier (SC) trays, whereas P40502-B21 comes in a Basic Carrier (BC). To use it in Gen10, swap the bare drive into a SmartCarrier caddy.
Buying or selling P40502-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 P40502-B21 Record, checked 2026-10-27