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HP 960GB 3.5 inch SATA solid state drive bare drive

HP

HP 816999-B21 960GB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-9A5D-5TQKX

A 960 GB solid-state drive with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor for server storage

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeSolid State Drive
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 960 GB capacity for large storage needs
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without shutdown
  • Solid-state technology delivers higher performance than rotating media

HP 816999-B21 960GB SATA SSD

This HP solid-state drive provides 960GB of storage through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface in a 3.5-inch form factor. It is built for internal use in compatible server and desktop platforms that accept large form factor drives. The drive uses NAND flash technology to deliver solid-state performance without moving parts.

Suited for SATA storage upgrades; not for PCIe slots

This drive suits administrators upgrading HP ProLiant servers or workstations that support hot-pluggable 3.5-inch SATA bays. It is not suited for systems that require a PCIe or M.2 interface, nor for builds needing a 2.5-inch form factor without an adapter. Buyers who need a different interface or physical size should look at other options.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface paired with the 3.5-inch large form factor. Verify that the target system provides a matching SATA port and a drive bay that accepts the 0.6-inch height. Without this interface and form factor match the drive cannot be installed.

Highlights

  • 960 GB capacity for large storage needs
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without shutdown
  • Solid-state technology delivers higher performance than rotating media

Specifications

BrandHP
Model816999-B21
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
NAND Flash Memory TypeSolid State Drive
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5" form factor and 0.6" height fit my server's LFF bay?

The drive is a 3.5" LFF device measuring 0.6" high, designed for standard large-form-factor hot-plug bays in compatible HP ProLiant servers.

Does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface require any special cabling or controller setup during installation?

Connect the drive to a standard SATA 6Gb/s port using a regular SATA data and power cable; the common mistake is forgetting to enable AHCI or the correct RAID mode in the system BIOS before the OS loads.

How do I know when this 960GB mixed-use SSD should be replaced?

Monitor the SMART wear-level indicator or the HPE Smart Storage Administrator tool; when the reported remaining endurance approaches zero, plan a replacement to avoid data loss.

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