HPE 3.84TB NVMe Gen4 HP RI SSD P50219-B21

HPE 3.84TB NVMe Gen4 High Performance Read Intensive SFF BC U.3 PM1733a SSD P50219-B21

The HPE 3.84TB NVMe Gen4 High Performance Read Intensive (RI) Small Form Factor (SFF) Basic Carrier (BC) U.3 PM1733a Solid State Drive (SSD), identified by part number P50219-B21, is a state-of-the-art storage solution meticulously engineered to accelerate read-dominant workloads within demanding data center environments. This SSD harnesses the exceptional bandwidth of NVMe Gen4 technology, seamlessly integrated with HPE’s renowned enterprise-grade reliability and a comprehensive suite of advanced features, establishing it as an optimal selection for applications necessitating swift and consistent data retrieval. 

Detailed Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 3.84 Terabytes (TB)
• Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch
• Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4
• Connector: U.3
• NAND Flash Type: Enterprise-grade Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Flash, based on the Samsung PM1733a series.
• Performance (Up to):
  • Sequential Read: 7100 MB/s (dependent on system configuration)
  • Sequential Write: 4200 MB/s (dependent on system configuration)
  • Random Read (4KB): 1,350,000 IOPS
  • Random Write (4KB): 170,000 IOPS
• Endurance: Read Intensive (RI) with 1 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD), equating to a Total Bytes Written (TBW) of 7008 TB.
• Features: Comprehensive data path error detection, robust power loss protection, digitally signed firmware by HPE for enhanced security, and advanced wear-leveling algorithms to maximize drive lifespan.
• Carrier: Basic Carrier (BC), enabling hot-plug functionality for ease of maintenance and upgrades.
• Height: 15 mm

Key Benefits P50219 b21 hpe

• Unparalleled Read Performance: By leveraging the NVMe protocol over the high-bandwidth PCIe Gen4 interface, this SSD achieves significantly superior read speeds and drastically reduced latency compared to traditional SATA or SAS-based SSDs. This translates directly into faster application responsiveness and quicker data access.
• Optimized for Read-Heavy Workloads: As a Read Intensive drive, its architecture and firmware are specifically tuned for applications that predominantly involve reading data, providing exceptional read performance and endurance at an attractive cost-per-gigabyte.
• Elevated System Responsiveness: The impressive Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) figures ensure rapid and efficient data retrieval, leading to accelerated boot times, faster application loading, and enhanced virtual machine performance.
• Enhanced Data Center Efficiency: The combination of low latency and high throughput contributes to improved overall system performance and optimized resource utilization within the data center infrastructure.
• Robust Data Integrity and Reliability: The integration of enterprise-grade TLC NAND flash, advanced error correction technologies, and dependable power loss protection mechanisms guarantees the integrity and consistent availability of mission-critical data.
• Seamless HPE Integration: This SSD is rigorously qualified and tested by HPE to ensure flawless compatibility and dependable operation within a wide spectrum of HPE server and storage platforms.
• Versatile U.3 Connector: The U.3 interface offers universal connectivity, supporting both NVMe and SAS protocols, thereby providing enhanced deployment flexibility and future-proofing capabilities.
• Enhanced Security with HPE Digitally Signed Firmware: This crucial security feature safeguards against unauthorized modifications to the drive’s firmware, bolstering the overall security posture of your storage environment.

Typical Applications

The HPE SSD3.84TB P50219-B21 is ideally suited for a diverse range of read-intensive enterprise applications, including:

• Boot and Swap Drives: Significantly reducing server boot times and accelerating the performance of swap space, leading to a more responsive system.
• High-Speed Read Caching: Implementing a high-performance caching tier for frequently accessed data, thereby accelerating application performance and minimizing latency.
• High-Traffic Web Servers: Ensuring rapid content delivery to end-users with minimal latency, enhancing website performance and overall user experience.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Environments: Improving the responsiveness and overall user experience within virtualized desktop deployments.
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms: Accelerating data querying and analytical processes, enabling faster generation of business insights.
• Read-Optimized Databases: Enhancing the performance of database workloads characterized by frequent read operations.
• Email and Collaboration Servers: Providing swift access to user mailboxes and shared collaborative resources.
• Cost-Effective Bulk Storage with Frequent Reads: Efficiently storing large datasets that are accessed frequently for read operations.
• Social Media and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Supporting the high read demands associated with delivering social media content and streaming media.

Compatibility

The HPE 3.84TB NVMe Gen4 RI SSD, featuring the U.3 interface, is specifically engineered for optimal compatibility with a broad range of HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and subsequent generation servers that incorporate support for NVMe U.3 drives. It is imperative to consult the specific server’s QuickSpecs and official compatibility matrices to definitively ascertain support for the P50219-B21. Notably, the U.3 connector also offers backward compatibility with NVMe U.2 backplanes on select HPE Gen10 servers, providing a degree of deployment flexibility. 

In conclusion, the HPE SSD3.84TB P50219-B21 represents a high-capacity, high-performance, and exceptionally reliable storage solution meticulously optimized for read-centric enterprise workloads. Its advanced technical specifications, numerous compelling benefits, and broad compatibility across HPE’s modern server infrastructure make it an invaluable asset for organizations striving to enhance the performance, efficiency, and responsiveness of their critical IT operations. Always ensure to verify compatibility with your specific HPE server model prior to deployment.