HPE P07444-002 960GB SATA 6G 2.5 SSD HDD

P07444-002 is another HPE assembly identity in the 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use SSD family, but its value lies in distinguishing a particular HPE commercial and carrier configuration rather than duplicating the P18442-002 page. Parts channels map P07444-002 to model MK000960GWUGH and to option/spare combinations used for digitally signed firmware 960GB Mixed Use drives. Some listings place the assembly in SFF Smart Carrier configurations while others use it with an LFF Smart Carrier Converter, so the exact carrier supplied with the listed unit is part of the product identity.

Why Carrier Context Matters

A bare 2.5-inch SSD can be mounted into different HPE carrier arrangements for different server bays. The underlying model number therefore does not by itself tell a buyer whether the complete item is supplied for an SFF bay or within an LFF converter.

Verified Family Characteristics

• Assembly: P07444-002
• Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Media: SSD
• Workload: Mixed Use
• Firmware: Digitally signed in documented configurations
• Associated model: MK000960GWUGH

Two Commercial Paths around the Assembly

Parts references show P07444-002 around option P07926-B21 / spare P08692-001 for SFF Smart Carrier configurations, and option P07928-B21 / spare P08693-001 for LFF converter configurations. This explains why secondary catalogues can look inconsistent even when the same assembly or underlying model is being discussed.

Use the Existing Carrier as Evidence

If the failed drive is still available, its carrier and spare label can resolve much of the ambiguity. That physical evidence helps determine whether the replacement needs an SFF Smart Carrier or LFF converter arrangement. Keeping the complete assembly together during service makes future sourcing easier.

How This Differs from P18442-002

HPE P18442-002 is another 960GB SATA Mixed Use assembly, commonly linked to option P18434-B21 and spare P18478-001 in a 2.5-inch Smart Carrier. This page instead explains the carrier and cross-reference issue around P07444-002.

Model-Level Identification

The MK000960GWUGH page is useful when that is the number visible on the physical SSD. A technician can then map the model to the relevant HPE assembly and carrier instead of assuming every drive with that model is supplied in the same tray.

Alternative Capacity and Workload Options

The HPE P41074-001 480GB Read Intensive SSD suits lighter-write workloads. The HPE P41095-001 1.92TB Mixed Use SSD increases capacity, while the HPE P49746-001 1.6TB SAS Mixed Use SSD changes the interface to enterprise SAS.

New and Refurbished Assemblies

New P07444-002 stock can support planned replacements. Refurbished assemblies can be practical for established HPE servers. For used SSDs, warranty and condition should be based on the actual offer, and original drive-family endurance should not be read as remaining endurance.

Why the Same SSD Can Be Packaged for Different Bays

HPE server generations include both SFF and LFF drive-bay designs. A 2.5-inch SSD can therefore be supplied directly in an SFF Smart Carrier or mounted within a converter that allows it to occupy an LFF bay. This is why a search for P07444-002 can surface apparently conflicting physical descriptions. The underlying media may be related, but the complete bay-ready assembly is what determines whether the item fits the intended chassis.

Mixed Use Workloads in Established Servers

960GB Mixed Use SATA SSDs can suit virtual machines, databases and applications that generate regular writes as well as reads. They are particularly relevant when maintaining Gen9 and Gen10-era systems already designed around SATA Smart Carrier storage. A replacement project can preserve that known design, while a new deployment may justify comparing newer Basic Carrier or SAS/NVMe options.

Keep the Spare Number with the Carrier Description

For asset management, recording only P07444-002 may not fully describe how a particular unit is installed. Adding the option or spare number and noting whether the drive uses an SFF carrier or LFF converter creates a clearer record. That detail can save time when the next drive is sourced for the same server.

This approach is particularly useful for refurbished server estates, where drives may have been moved between compatible systems over time and the original retail packaging is no longer available.

Source HPE P07444-002

Euroland IT Store can help source P07444-002 and related HPE 960GB SATA Mixed Use drives in New or Refurbished condition. The exact assembly and carrier can be matched to the server requirement rather than relying on capacity alone.

P07444-002 FAQs

What is HPE P07444-002?

It is an HPE assembly identity used with 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use SSD configurations.

Which model number is associated with it?

MK000960GWUGH is one documented model identity.

Why do some listings show SFF and others LFF?

The underlying SSD can appear in different HPE carrier or converter configurations, so the complete option, spare and carrier identity matters.

Is the workload class Mixed Use?

Yes.

Is P07444-002 the same assembly number as P18442-002?

No. They are separate HPE assembly references within related 960GB SATA Mixed Use offerings.

Should I match only the 960GB capacity?

No. Interface, workload class, firmware, carrier and server support should also be considered.