HPE 878846-001 480GB SATA 6G SFF 2.5 SSD

HPE 878846-001 480GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF SC DS SSD (Spare)

The HPE 878846-001 is the HPE spare part number for the 480GB 6Gb/s SATA Read Intensive SSD sold as option kit HPE 877746-B21. It uses MLC flash with digitally signed firmware and is supplied as a 2.5 inch SFF drive in a SmartDrive (SC) carrier.

480GB Read Intensive drives are widely used as boot and application volumes, so this spare is a common replacement when one drive in a boot mirror fails.

Euroland IT Store lists the 878846-001 in New and Refurbished condition, subject to stock.

Key Features At A Glance

• Spare equivalent of option 877746-B21
• 480GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive SSD
• MLC flash with digitally signed firmware
• SFF SmartDrive carrier, hot-pluggable

Confirming the Correct Spare

Read Intensive and Mixed Use 480GB drives can look identical. Before ordering, check the failed drive’s label or its details in HPE Smart Storage Administrator. If it shows 878846-001 or option 877746-B21, this is the matching replacement. If it shows 875863-001, you need the Mixed Use spare instead.

Keeping Spares for Boot Mirrors

Many IT teams keep one 878846-001 per server model on site. When a boot drive fails, the server continues on the surviving mirror member, and the spare can be inserted immediately to rebuild. This avoids waiting for parts while running without redundancy.

Gen10 servers often run boot mirrors on the embedded S100i or a controller like the HPE 804341-001 P816i-a.

New HPE 878846-001

A New 878846-001 suits buyers who want an unused like-for-like spare. Check the condition and stock on the product page before ordering.

Refurbished HPE 878846-001

A Refurbished 878846-001 is an economical way to restore a boot mirror. Refurbished drives have been previously used and prepared for resale. Review the condition and warranty for the refurbished option.

Related Spares

Smaller boot drive spares include the HPE 875652-001 240GB. Drives listed by model number, such as the HPE MK000480GWSSC, are also available.

Buying HPE 878846-001 in the UK

Euroland IT Store supplies HPE spare drives to UK businesses and IT maintenance companies. Check stock, warranty and delivery details on the product page before ordering.

HPE 878846-001 Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the option equivalent of the 878846-001?

The option equivalent is 877746-B21, the HPE 480GB SATA Read Intensive SFF SC DS SSD.

How do I tell a Read Intensive drive from a Mixed Use one?

Check the spare or option number on the label, or view the drive details in HPE Smart Storage Administrator.

Can I hot-swap the 878846-001?

Yes. It is a hot-plug drive in a SmartDrive carrier.

Is 480GB a good size for a hypervisor boot drive?

Yes. It leaves plenty of room for the hypervisor, logs and updates.

Do you deliver the 878846-001 across the UK?

Yes. We ship throughout the UK, and delivery options are shown at checkout. Contact us for urgent replacements.