Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the HP 816961-003 (816961-003 - HP 480GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive with Smart Carrier) is a Solid State Drives component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 480 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Pro Disk Network supplies the 816961-003 to US business buyers. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 90-day functional warranty. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The 816961-003 is a HP solid state drives component with capacity 480 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pro Disk Network sells the 816961-003 for $461.05 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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The 816961-003 is a HP solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 816961-003 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 816961-003 same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The 816961-003 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
Hypervisor Boot — ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox boot drives. Read-intensive (1 DWPD) is sufficient. Mirror two drives for redundancy.
What is the 816961-003?
The 816961-003 is a HP enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 480 GB and form factor 2.5-inch, manufactured by HP. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 816961-003
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Not enterprise NVMe — sub-100 µs latency workloads need a different SKU
Bulk capacity is the value play, not raw IOPS
Larger orders may ship via LTL freight (signature required)
Frequently Asked Questions about 816961-003
Is the 816961-003 a genuine HP part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 816961-003 as factory-original HP inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned HP servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 816961-003 fit my system?
The 816961-003 is a HP solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 816961-003 ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 816961-003 same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the 816961-003?
New 816961-003 units carry the full HP manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 816961-003?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.