840987-B21: HPE 480GB 6Gb SATA 3.5 inch RI PLP LPc SSD Spcl

840987-B21 is the HPE option number for a 480 GB SATA LFF solid-state drive in the read intensive (RI) class. HPE's catalog name for it reads "Hpe 480Gb SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF Lpc 5300P SSD".

HPE spare number

HPE's service parts list shows spare number 841479-001 for this option, described as: 480GB SATA SSD drive - 6Gb/s transfer rate, 3.5in large form factor (LFF),read intensive (RI), multi-level cell (MLC), supports power loss prevention (PLP).

Where it fits

This LFF SATA part is intended for HPE systems with matching LFF bays. Send us your server model and we confirm fit with your quote.

Controller note

840987-B21 is a SATA drive and works on the embedded S100i software RAID or on a Smart Array controller. SATA and SAS drives can share a controller but not an array.

Terms in this part

• LPC: Low Profile Converter, the carrier used in 3.5-inch bays for 2.5-inch media
• PLP: power loss protection
• RI: read intensive endurance class
• LFF: large form factor, 3.5-inch

Same family, other capacities

1.6 TB is 840993-B21; 800 GB is 804602-B21; 1.6 TB is 804608-B21; 240 GB is 816893-B21.

Additional facts

• HPE description for 840987-B21: 'HPE 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive LFF LPC 5300P SSD'. (source)
• HPE spare part number: 841479-001 (480GB SATA 6Gb/s, 3.5-inch LFF, Read Intensive, MLC, power loss prevention support); CSR class A. (source)