HPE 3.84TB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF SC Solid State Drive P05946-B21

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Overview

The HPE P05946-B21 is a 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive (RI) Solid State Drive designed for enterprise applications requiring high random read performance, reliable endurance, and efficient storage operation. Its 2.5-inch SFF form factor, HPE Smart Carrier, and hot-swap capability make it suitable for supported HPE server configurations.

The drive provides a 600 MBps data transfer rate and delivers 69,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 28,000 IOPS 4KB random write performance. With 1.9 DWPD endurance and Digitally Signed Firmware, the P05946-B21 is designed for enterprise workloads where read performance and dependable storage are important.

Key Features

• 3.84TB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• Read Intensive (RI) workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• 69,000 IOPS 4KB random read
• 28,000 IOPS 4KB random write
• 600 MBps data transfer rate
• 1.9 DWPD endurance
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Hot-swap capability
• 0.3-inch height
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
• Form Factor (Short): 2.5"
• Form Factor (Short) (Metric): 6.4 cm
• Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Interface: Serial ATA-600
• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: 69,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 28,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1.9
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Power Consumption: 3.88 Watt
• Height: 0.3 inch

Performance Specifications

The HPE P05946-B21 provides a 600 MBps data transfer rate with 69,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 28,000 IOPS 4KB random write performance. This performance profile is designed primarily for applications that require high random read activity while still supporting write operations.

With 1.9 DWPD endurance, the SSD is designed for supported Read Intensive enterprise workloads requiring consistent storage performance and dependable operation.

Enterprise Features

The HPE Smart Carrier provides a carrier solution for supported HPE server configurations and helps provide drive-status information. The Digitally Signed Firmware feature helps provide assurance that the drive firmware comes from a trusted source.

The P05946-B21 also supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility, allowing supported management tools to monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be approaching their endurance limits.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
• Height: 0.3 inch
• Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Drive Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• Packaged Quantity: 1

Power Consumption

The HPE P05946-B21 has a specified power consumption of 3.88 Watt.

Compatibility

The HPE P05946-B21 is designed for supported HPE enterprise server configurations featuring a compatible 2.5-inch SFF SATA drive bay and SATA 6Gb/s connectivity.

Before installation, verify the specific HPE server model, generation, drive cage, storage controller, firmware, and supported SATA SSD configuration.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P05946-B21 3.84TB Read Intensive SSD is suitable for:

• Read-intensive enterprise applications
• Database workloads
• Data warehousing
• Big data analytics
• Cloud computing
• Active archiving
• Enterprise application hosting
• Server storage expansion
• Applications requiring high random read IOPS
• Supported HPE server configurations

Why Choose HPE P05946-B21

The HPE P05946-B21 combines 3.84TB storage capacity, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, and a compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor with strong random read performance.

With 69,000 IOPS random read, 28,000 IOPS random write, and 1.9 DWPD endurance, the drive is designed for enterprise Read Intensive workloads. The HPE Smart Carrier, Digitally Signed Firmware, and HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility provide additional enterprise-focused storage management and monitoring capabilities.

Compatibility

• Storage Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Interface Connection: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Endurance: 1.9 DWPD
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Drive Height: 0.3 inch
• Supported Device: Server
• Firmware: Digitally Signed Firmware

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P05946-B21?
The HPE P05946-B21 provides 3.84TB of storage capacity and is designed for enterprise Read Intensive applications.

What interface does the HPE P05946-B21 use?
The P05946-B21 uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface with 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s connection.

What type of workload is the P05946-B21 designed for?
The P05946-B21 is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for workloads with a high proportion of read operations.

What are the random read and write IOPS of this SSD?
The drive provides 69,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 28,000 IOPS 4KB random write.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P05946-B21?
The P05946-B21 has an endurance rating of 1.9 DWPD.

Does the HPE P05946-B21 include a Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P05946-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier and is designed for compatible 2.5-inch SFF server bays.