HPE 960GB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) SC Solid State Drive P05980-B21

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Overview

The HPE P05980-B21 is a 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use (MU) Solid State Drive designed for enterprise applications that require a balance of high random read and write IOPS performance. With a 2.5-inch SFF form factor, HPE Smart Carrier, and hot-swap capability, this SSD provides flexible storage for supported HPE server environments.

The drive uses MLC NAND Flash memory and delivers a 600 MBps external data transfer rate, with internal data rates of 530 MBps read and 480 MBps write. It provides 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 41,000 IOPS 4KB random write, making it suitable for demanding mixed-use workloads.

With 3.4 DWPD endurance, 6,000 TB SSD endurance, and Digitally Signed Firmware, the P05980-B21 is designed for enterprise environments requiring dependable storage performance, endurance, and manageability.

Key Features

• 960GB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• Mixed Use (MU) workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• MLC NAND Flash memory
• 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read
• 41,000 IOPS 4KB random write
• 530 MBps internal read rate
• 480 MBps internal write rate
• 600 MBps external data transfer rate
• 3.4 DWPD endurance
• 6,000 TB SSD endurance
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Hot-swap capability
• 0.3-inch drive height
• WEEE compliant

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Mixed Use
• 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: 960 GB
• NAND Flash Memory Type: Multi-level cell (MLC)
• Average Latency: 0.05 millisecond
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Internal Data Rate: 530 MBps
• Internal Data Rate (Write): 480 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: 68,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 41,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 3.4
• SSD Endurance: 6,000 TB
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Height: 0.3 inch
• Compliant Standards: WEEE

Performance Specifications

The HPE P05980-B21 provides a 600 MBps data transfer rate, with internal read performance of 530 MBps and internal write performance of 480 MBps. Its 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 41,000 IOPS 4KB random write performance make it suitable for applications that perform both read and write operations.

The SSD also provides 0.05 millisecond average latency, supporting responsive storage performance for supported enterprise server workloads.

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 originates from a trusted source.

The P05980-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.

With 3.4 DWPD endurance and 6,000 TB SSD endurance, the drive is designed for Mixed Use workloads that require regular read and write activity.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Height: 0.3 inch
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
• Server Compatibility: Supported HPE server configurations

Power Consumption

The supplied specifications list multiple power consumption values depending on workload and operating condition, including 1.37 Watt idle, 2.36 Watt sequential read, 3.23 Watt sequential write, and 4 Watt maximum power consumption.

Compatibility

The HPE P05980-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 P05980-B21 960GB Mixed Use SSD is suitable for:

• Mixed-use enterprise applications
• Transactional database workloads
• Virtualized server environments
• Enterprise application hosting
• Data-intensive applications
• Server storage expansion
• Applications requiring balanced read and write performance
• Supported HPE enterprise server configurations

Why Choose HPE P05980-B21

The HPE P05980-B21 combines 960GB storage capacity, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, and a 2.5-inch SFF form factor with balanced random read and write performance.

With 68,000 IOPS random read, 41,000 IOPS random write, 3.4 DWPD endurance, and 6,000 TB SSD endurance, it is designed for enterprise Mixed Use workloads. The included HPE Smart Carrier, Digitally Signed Firmware, and HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility provide additional enterprise-focused management and monitoring capabilities.

Compatibility

• Storage Capacity: 960 GB
• 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: Mixed Use
• NAND Flash: MLC
• Endurance: 3.4 DWPD
• SSD Endurance: 6,000 TB
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Drive Height: 0.3 inch
• Supported Device: Server
• Firmware: Digitally Signed Firmware

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P05980-B21?
The HPE P05980-B21 provides 960GB of storage capacity and is designed for enterprise server applications requiring balanced storage performance.

What interface does the HPE P05980-B21 use?
The P05980-B21 uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface with 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s connection.

What type of workload is the P05980-B21 designed for?
The P05980-B21 is classified as a Mixed Use (MU) SSD, making it suitable for workloads involving both read and write operations.

What are the random read and write IOPS of this SSD?
The drive provides 68,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 41,000 IOPS 4KB random write.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P05980-B21?
The P05980-B21 has an endurance rating of 3.4 DWPD and a specified 6,000 TB SSD endurance.

Does the HPE P05980-B21 include a Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P05980-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier and is designed for compatible 2.5-inch SFF server bays.

What NAND Flash memory does the P05980-B21 use?
The P05980-B21 uses Multi-level cell (MLC) NAND Flash memory.

Is the HPE P05980-B21 hot-swappable?
Yes. The specifications identify the drive as a hot-swap hard drive, allowing installation and replacement in supported HPE server configurations.