637072-001 - HPE 637072-001 400GB SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" SFF Enterprise SSD

Name: HPE 637072-001 400GB SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" SFF Enterprise SSD
Brand: HP
SKU: 637072-001
Price: 390 USD
Availability: InStock

637072-001 - HPE 637072-001 400GB SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" SFF Enterprise SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 637072-001 is a 400GB enterprise-class solid state drive using a SATA 3Gb/s interface in a 2.5-inch small form factor, optimized for HPE ProLiant servers and storage platforms. Leveraging multi-level cell (MLC) NAND, it balances endurance and cost, making it suitable for read-intensive and mixed-workload applications. Hot-plug capability simplifies field replacement and capacity upgrades in dense rack and blade environments. With significantly lower latency and higher IOPS than traditional spinning disks, this SSD enhances database responsiveness, virtualization density, and boot times while reducing power and cooling demands. The 3Gb/s SATA interface ensures broad compatibility with legacy and mainstream HPE platforms that do not require 6Gb/s performance but still benefit from flash storage. Designed as an enterprise drive, it is built for 24x7 duty cycles and continuous random access patterns typical of transactional systems, virtual desktop infrastructures, and application servers in data center deployments.

400GB enterprise-class flash capacity.
SATA 3Gb/s interface for broad support.
2.5-inch SFF internal hot-plug design.
MLC NAND balances cost and endurance.
Optimized for HPE ProLiant platforms.
Suitable for mixed enterprise workloads.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	637072-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	400GB SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" SFF MLC SSD
Intended Use	Enterprise server and storage workloads
Product Line	HPE Enterprise SATA SSD
Product Type	Internal hot-plug solid state drive
Drive Technology	Solid State Drive (SSD)
Hot-Swap Support	Yes, hot-swappable in compatible HPE SFF bays
Flash Memory Type	Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND
Performance Class	Enterprise SATA 3Gb/s SSD, mixed-use and read-intensive

Compatible systems

The HPE 637072-001 400GB SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch SFF MLC SSD is intended for HPE ProLiant and related enterprise platforms with 2.5-inch SATA drive bays and compatible controllers, providing broad OS support through standard storage stacks.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL and ML series with 2.5" bays
Form factor: Rack and tower servers with 2.5" SFF drive cages
Generation: G6 and later
Requires 2.5-inch SFF SATA backplane and compatible Smart Array or onboard SATA controller supporting 3Gb/s enterprise SSDs.
HPE BladeSystem
Model: ProLiant blade servers
Form factor: Blade server storage bays
Generation: G6 and later
Designed for blade platforms with 2.5-inch SFF SATA slots and HPE-qualified SSD firmware.
HPE Storage Enclosures
Model: HPE 2.5" SAS/SATA drive enclosures
Form factor: External JBOD and array enclosures
Generation: Various
Suitable where 2.5-inch hot-plug SATA 3Gb/s enterprise SSDs are supported in the HPE drive compatibility matrix.

Best for

Virtualization
Consolidating multiple virtual machines on HPE ProLiant servers where faster storage reduces contention and improves VM responsiveness.
Transactional Databases

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Data Transfer Rate	Up to 3Gb/s theoretical interface bandwidth

Compatibility Class	HPE ProLiant and HPE storage platforms with 2.5" SATA bays

Capacity	400GB

Enclosure	Internal 2.5-inch hot-plug drive carrier
Form Factor	2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)

Interface	SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II, SATA/300)
Physical Interface Connector	Standard 2.5-inch SATA data and power connectors

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity and form factor of the HPE 637072-001 SSD?

The HPE 637072-001 SSD provides 400GB of raw storage capacity in a 2.5-inch small form factor. This SFF design is intended for HPE servers and storage enclosures that use 2.5-inch drive bays, allowing high-density deployments and straightforward integration into ProLiant and related HPE platforms.

Which interface and bandwidth does the HPE 637072-001 support?

This drive uses a SATA interface operating at 3Gb/s (SATA II or SATA/300). That bandwidth level is designed for compatibility with a wide range of earlier-generation and mainstream HPE servers and controllers, delivering solid-state performance without requiring a 6Gb/s or 12Gb/s capable backplane.

Is the HPE 637072-001 suitable for enterprise workloads?

Yes, it is positioned as an enterprise-class SSD using MLC NAND and a 2.5-inch SFF hot-plug design. It is appropriate for 24x7 server workloads such as virtualization, databases, and application hosting, where predictable latency, higher IOPS, and better resiliency than HDDs are required.

What type of NAND flash does the HPE 637072-001 use?

The 637072-001 is described as an MLC-based SSD, meaning it uses multi-level cell NAND flash. This technology offers a strong balance between cost, endurance, and performance, fitting typical enterprise read-intensive and mixed-use profiles without the premium of SLC or some newer endurance-optimized technologies.

Can the HPE 637072-001 be hot-swapped in compatible servers?

Yes, listings describe the drive as hot-plug or hot-swappable in appropriate HPE 2.5-inch SFF bays. In supported ProLiant chassis with the correct backplane and controller, you can replace or add this SSD without shutting down the server, simplifying maintenance and capacity upgrades.

Which systems is the HPE 637072-001 primarily designed for?

It is primarily designed for HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems using 2.5-inch SFF SATA bays and a 3Gb/s interface. Common deployments include rack and blade servers in data centers where enterprise SATA SSDs are used for boot volumes, application data, and virtualization storage pools.

How does this SSD compare to HDDs in performance for databases?

Compared with traditional 10K or 15K RPM HDDs, the HPE 637072-001 SSD offers much lower latency and significantly higher random IOPS. For transactional databases, this translates into faster query response, improved concurrency, and better overall throughput, especially under heavy random read and write patterns.

HPE 637072-001 400GB SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" SFF Enterprise SSD

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HPE 637072-001 400GB SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" SFF Enterprise SSD

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