What are the performance specs of HPE 717965-B21?

This 120GB SATA 6Gbps SSD delivers sequential reads up to 410 MiB/s, writes at 130 MiB/s, random read IOPS of 64,000, and write IOPS of 47,000. With 0.3 DWPD endurance, it's optimized for boot workloads in ProLiant Gen8 servers, ensuring fast OS loading and reliable light-duty enterprise use.

Which HPE servers support the 717965-B21 SSD?

Compatible with ProLiant Gen8+ including DL360p Gen8, DL380p Gen8, DL385p Gen8, BL460c Gen8, BL660c Gen8, ML350, SL270s Gen8, WS460c Gen8 in 2.5in SFF bays. Hot-pluggable with Smart Carrier for rack, tower, blade systems.

Is the 717965-B21 suitable for boot drives?

Yes, designed as Enterprise Boot SSD with Value Endurance for primary OS volumes. Provides quick boot times, low latency, and durability for server startups in datacenters, outperforming HDDs in access speed.

What form factor and carrier does it use?

2.5-inch SFF with HPE SmartDrive Carrier (SC) for tool-less hot-swap installation. Dimensions: 2.5in width, 5.5in height, 8.8in depth; weighs 1 lb. Fits standard ProLiant SFF bays.

What is the endurance rating and workload type?

Rated at 0.3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) for Value Endurance workloads. Ideal for read-intensive boot/OS tasks, not heavy mixed-use; supports Gen8 servers and beyond with SATA 6Gb/s.

How does it compare to higher endurance SSDs?

Value Endurance model prioritizes cost-efficiency for boot over mixed workloads. Lower DWPD than ME/HE tiers but sufficient for OS hosting with superior speed vs. spinning drives in ProLiant environments.

717965-B21 - HPE 717965-B21 120GB 6G SATA 2.5in SFF VE Boot SSD

Name: HPE 717965-B21 120GB 6G SATA 2.5in SFF VE Boot SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: 717965-B21
Price: 178 USD
Availability: InStock

717965-B21 - HPE 717965-B21 120GB 6G SATA 2.5in SFF VE Boot SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE 717965-B21 is a high-performance 120GB Solid State Drive designed specifically as an Enterprise Boot solution for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and later servers. Featuring a SATA 6Gbps interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) with SmartDrive Carrier (SC), it provides rapid OS boot times and reliable access to critical system files. With Value Endurance rating of 0.3 DWPD, sequential reads up to 410 MiB/s, writes at 130 MiB/s, random read IOPS of 64,000, and write IOPS of 47,000, this hot-pluggable internal SSD optimizes server responsiveness in data centers. Compatible with DL, ML, BL, SL, WS, and XL ProLiant series including DL360p Gen8, DL380p Gen8, BL460c Gen8. Ideal for boot volumes in rack, tower, and blade configurations requiring efficient, low-power storage without compromising durability. Spare part 718136-001 ensures easy replacement.

120GB capacity with 0.3 DWPD Value Endurance rating.
SATA 6Gbps interface at 768 MB/s max transfer rate.
2.5in SFF Smart Carrier for hot-plug ProLiant servers.
410 MiB/s seq reads, 130 MiB/s seq writes performance.
64,000 read IOPS and 47,000 write IOPS random access.
Compatible with Gen8+ DL/ML/BL/SL/WS/XL ProLiant series.

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Featuring

HPE Spare Part
Manufacturer part #	717965-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Color	Gray
HPE Model	TK0120GDJXT
Drive Type	Internal
Carrier Type	SmartDrive Carrier (SC)
Product Type	Solid State Drive
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Max Seq Reads	410 MiB/s
Workload Type	Value Endurance (VE), Enterprise Boot

Compatible systems

Native support for HPE ProLiant Gen8+ servers in 2.5in SFF bays; requires SATA-compatible controller.

HPE ProLiant DL
Model: DL360p Gen8
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: Gen8
Hot-plug boot drive
HPE ProLiant DL
Model: DL380p Gen8
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: Gen8
Primary compatibility
HPE ProLiant BL
Model: BL460c Gen8
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: Gen8
Blade server boot
HPE ProLiant ML
Model: ML350 Gen8
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: Gen8
Tower server
HPE ProLiant SL
Model: SL270s Gen8
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: Gen8
Scale-out node

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Primary boot drive for ProLiant Gen8 servers, reducing startup times from minutes to seconds with 64K read IOPS.

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Endurance DWPD	0.3 Drive Writes Per Day
Random Read IOPS	64,000 IOPS
Random Write IOPS	47,000 IOPS
Max External Data Transfer Rate	768 MB/s (6 Gbit/s)

Depth	8.8 in.
Width	2.5 in.
Height	5.5 in.
Weight	1 lbs

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HPE 717965-B21 120GB 6G SATA 2.5in SFF VE Boot SSD

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