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HP 840948-001 256GB SATA 2.5-inch Self-Encrypting Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 256GB
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Interface: SATA
- Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Security: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- Ideal for laptops and business desktops
- Provides faster boot times and application loading
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Product Overview
The HP 840948-001 is a 256GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (SSD) featuring Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology. It utilizes the SATA interface for connectivity, offering a balance of performance and security for business environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Capacity | 256 GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
Additional Specifications
| Interface | SATA |
| Features | Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) |
Product Description
The HP 840948-001 is a 256GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (SSD) designed to enhance the performance and security of computing systems. As an SSD, it replaces traditional spinning platters with flash memory, resulting in significantly faster data access times, quicker boot-ups, and more responsive application performance compared to conventional Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). The 2.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of laptops, desktops, and servers that utilize this standard drive size. A key feature of this drive is its Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology. SEDs encrypt all data written to the drive in real-time using a hardware-based encryption engine, typically AES 256-bit. This encryption is always active and does not require user intervention or impact performance. The encryption key is managed internally by the drive, providing a robust layer of data protection against unauthorized access, especially in cases of drive loss or theft. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses handling sensitive information. Utilizing the SATA interface, the HP 840948-001 offers a reliable and widely supported connection standard for storage devices. While SATA provides good performance for everyday computing tasks and business applications, the primary benefits of this drive lie in its SSD technology for speed and its SED capability for enhanced data security. It's an excellent upgrade for users seeking to improve system responsiveness while ensuring their data remains protected.
