480 GB SATA SSD for HPE ProLiant Gen9 & Gen10 Servers – Replacement for HPE 878846-001
480 GB SATA SSD for HPE ProLiant Gen9 & Gen10 Servers – Replacement for HPE 878846-001 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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480 GB SATA SSD for HPE ProLiant Gen9 & Gen10 Servers – Replace...
480 GB SATA SSD for HPE ProLiant Gen9 & Gen10 Servers – Replacement for HPE 878846-001 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Product Details
This is a 480 GB SATA solid-state drive for selected HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers. It is designed as an aftermarket storage replacement for compatible enterprise server configurations that use a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) SATA drive bay.
The drive is identified as a replacement for HPE manufacturer part number 878846-001. It uses a 2.5-inch form factor and is intended for compatible hot-swap server installations. Confirm the exact server configuration, drive carrier, storage controller, and interface requirements before ordering.
- Capacity: 480 GB
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
- Installation Type: Hot-swap in a compatible server drive carrier
- Drive Class: Read Intensive (RI)
- Firmware Feature: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
Part Number Matrix
Use the following reference to compare the listed aftermarket replacement with the corresponding HPE part number. Verify the label, carrier, interface, and server configuration before installation.
| Brand | Part Number | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| HPE | 878846-001 | Manufacturer part-number reference |
Server Compatibility
The following HPE ProLiant models are listed for the 2.5-inch configuration. Compatibility can vary by chassis option, drive carrier, storage controller, backplane, firmware, and installed RAID configuration.
| Brand | Model | Configuration Note |
|---|---|---|
| HPE ProLiant | DL120 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL160 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL180 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL20 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL360 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL380 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL385 Gen10 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL580 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | DL580 Gen10 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | ML30 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | ML110 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | ML110 Gen10 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | ML150 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | ML350 Gen9 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | ML350 Gen10 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | XL170r Gen10 | 2.5-inch configuration |
| HPE ProLiant | XL190r Gen10 | 2.5-inch configuration |
Technical Specifications
- Product Type
- Solid-state drive
- Capacity
- 480 GB
- Interface
- SATA 6 Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch SFF
- Drive Height
- 7 mm
- Installation
- Hot-swap installation in a compatible server carrier
- Drive Use
- Read Intensive (RI)
- Firmware
- Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
- NAND Flash Type
- Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C–60°C (32°F–140°F)
- Warranty
- 90 days, subject to the applicable seller terms
Installation Notes
- Confirm that the replacement drive matches the server's 2.5-inch carrier, SATA backplane, storage controller, and RAID requirements.
- Back up important data and follow the server manufacturer's service procedures before replacing a drive.
- For a hot-swap installation, confirm that the server, controller, and RAID configuration support removal of the selected drive while powered on. Do not remove a drive that is still active or required for a degraded array unless the controller documentation permits it.
- Open the drive-carrier release mechanism and carefully remove the existing drive from the bay.
- Install the SSD into a compatible carrier, using the carrier's mounting hardware and orientation.
- Slide the carrier into the appropriate bay until it is fully seated, then close and secure the carrier handle.
- Allow the server storage controller and operating system to detect the drive. If the drive is part of a RAID array, follow the controller manufacturer's procedure for initialization or rebuild; rebuilding is not necessarily automatic.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Will this SSD work with any HPE server?
No. It is intended for compatible HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 configurations that use a 2.5-inch SATA drive. Compatibility may depend on the exact chassis option, carrier, backplane, storage controller, firmware, and RAID setup. Confirm your complete configuration before purchase.
Is this a Read Intensive (RI) drive?
Yes. The drive is identified as Read Intensive (RI), making it more suitable for workloads with a higher proportion of read operations than write operations. Review the expected workload and endurance requirements before deployment.
What does Digitally Signed Firmware (DS) mean?
Digitally signed firmware uses a signature-verification process intended to help confirm firmware authenticity and protect against unauthorized firmware modification. The server or storage controller must support the relevant firmware features.
How do I know when to replace a server SSD?
Use the server management system, storage controller, and operating-system monitoring tools to check drive health. Predictive-failure alerts, SMART errors, controller warnings, or an exhausted endurance rating may indicate that replacement is required.
Is special software required for installation?
The physical installation does not normally require special software, but the server's storage controller may require configuration, initialization, firmware compatibility, or RAID-management steps. Follow the procedures for your specific HPE server and controller.
Is this an original HPE drive?
No. This listing is for an aftermarket replacement and is not represented as a genuine HPE-branded component.
What is the difference between OEM and aftermarket?
An OEM component is supplied by the original equipment manufacturer. This product is an aftermarket replacement intended for the listed compatible configurations. Verify the required capacity, interface, form factor, carrier, firmware, and controller compatibility before installation.
How fast is shipping and what does it cost?
Typical transit is 5–15 days. Available shipping methods, delivery estimates, and shipping charges are shown at checkout and may vary by destination.
What is the warranty and return policy?
The listed warranty is 90 days, subject to the applicable seller terms. Return eligibility and timing are governed by the current return policy. Contact support with your order details if the product arrives damaged or develops a covered defect.
Safety & Important Information
- Verify the server model, chassis configuration, carrier, interface, controller, and RAID requirements before ordering.
- Back up important data before removing or replacing any storage device.
- Do not remove an active drive unless the server and storage-controller documentation confirms that hot-swap removal is supported for that bay and array state.
- This is an aftermarket replacement, not a genuine HPE-branded component.
- Professional installation is recommended for production servers and RAID arrays.
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