HPE 868826-B21 1.92TB SATA SSD: Enterprise-Grade Read-Intensive Performance for ProLiant Gen8, Gen9 & Gen10 Servers

HPE 868826-B21 1.92TB SFF SATA SSD Overview

The HPE 868826-B21 1.92TB 2.5inch Small Form Factor SATA Solid State Drive is a reliable, high capacity storage solution designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. Built for read intensive workloads, this SSD combines enterprise grade endurance, digitally signed firmware, and HPE Smart Carrier technology to deliver consistent performance, enhanced security, and simplified management in data center environments. It is an ideal choice for organizations seeking dependable SATA based flash storage for business critical applications.

Key Specifications and Features

High Capacity 1.92TB Storage

With a usable capacity of 1.92TB, the HPE 868826-B21 SSD provides ample space for operating systems, virtual machines, databases, and application data. This capacity helps reduce the number of drives required in a server, improving storage density and simplifying infrastructure planning.

SATA 6Gbps Interface

The SATA 6Gbps interface ensures broad compatibility with existing ProLiant server platforms while delivering stable and predictable performance. It is well suited for read intensive workloads that benefit from flash acceleration without the higher cost of SAS or NVMe solutions.

Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Technology

This SSD uses Multi-level cell NAND flash, offering a strong balance between performance, endurance, and cost. MLC technology is widely trusted in enterprise environments for its reliability and ability to sustain consistent read performance over long operational lifecycles.

Read Intensive Workload Optimization

The HPE 868826-B21 is optimized for read intensive applications such as web servers, content delivery, boot volumes, data warehousing, and analytics. Its firmware and endurance profile are tuned to handle frequent read operations while maintaining long drive life.

Enterprise Security and Firmware Integrity

Digitally Signed Firmware

Digitally signed firmware ensures that only authenticated and verified firmware can run on the drive. This protection helps prevent unauthorized modifications, reduces the risk of malware or firmware level attacks, and aligns with enterprise security best practices.

End-to-End Data Protection

The drive supports enterprise data protection features that help maintain data integrity during transmission and storage. These capabilities are critical for business environments where data accuracy and reliability are essential.

Smart Carrier Design and Management Benefits

HPE Smart Carrier Technology

The Smart Carrier design includes intuitive status indicators that display drive health, activity, and failure alerts. This makes it easier for IT administrators to monitor storage status and quickly identify issues without extensive diagnostics.

Simplified Maintenance and Hot Plug Support

The 2.5inch Small Form Factor Smart Carrier supports hot plug functionality in compatible ProLiant servers. This allows drives to be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the system, improving uptime and operational efficiency.

Compatibility with HPE ProLiant Servers

Optimized for Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10

The HPE 868826-B21 SSD is certified and optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. This ensures seamless integration, firmware compatibility, and consistent performance across multiple server generations.

Seamless Integration with HPE Tools

When used in ProLiant environments, the drive integrates smoothly with HPE management tools, enabling centralized monitoring, firmware updates, and lifecycle management for enterprise storage deployments.

Performance and Reliability Advantages

Consistent Low Latency Performance

Compared to traditional hard drives, this SATA SSD delivers significantly lower latency and faster data access. Applications benefit from quicker boot times, faster query responses, and improved overall system responsiveness.

Enterprise Grade Reliability

Designed for continuous operation in data centers, the HPE 868826-B21 offers robust reliability and predictable endurance. This makes it suitable for always on workloads that demand stability and long term performance.

Ideal Use Cases

Virtualization and Cloud Environments

The drive is well suited for virtualization platforms and private cloud infrastructures where read intensive access patterns are common. Faster storage performance helps improve virtual machine density and user experience.

Databases and Business Applications

Read heavy databases, ERP systems, and CRM platforms benefit from the SSD’s consistent throughput and low latency, resulting in faster reporting, analytics, and transaction processing.

Boot and Application Storage

Many organizations deploy this SSD as a boot or application drive for ProLiant servers, taking advantage of its reliability, security features, and efficient use of server drive bays.

Why Choose HPE 868826-B21 1.92TB SATA SSD

The HPE 868826-B21 1.92TB SFF SATA SSD offers a compelling mix of capacity, security, and enterprise reliability. With digitally signed firmware, MLC NAND, Smart Carrier design, and full compatibility with ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers, it is a dependable solution for read intensive workloads. For businesses seeking a cost effective yet robust SSD for their HPE server infrastructure, this drive delivers proven performance and long term value.