HPE 960GB NVMe x4 Lanes Read Intensive SFF 2.5" Solid State Drive P10208-B21

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Overview

The HPE 960GB NVMe x4 Lanes Read Intensive SFF 2.5" Solid State Drive P10208-B21 is an enterprise-grade NVMe SSD designed to deliver high performance and endurance for applications requiring strong random read IOPS performance. With 960GB of storage capacity and a PCI Express NVMe interface, this drive provides fast and responsive storage for demanding server workloads.

The HPE P10208-B21 belongs to the HPE Read Intensive product line and provides 115,000 4KB random read IOPS and 21,500 4KB random write IOPS, with maximum 4KB random read performance of up to 340,000 IOPS. Its 0.5 DWPD endurance rating makes it suitable for read-oriented workloads where frequent data access is more important than intensive write activity.

The drive includes an HPE Smart Carrier NVMe and features HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, helping provide assurance that the SSD firmware originates from a trusted source. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility allows supported management tools to monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be approaching their endurance limits.

Key Features

• 960GB enterprise SSD storage capacity
• PCI Express NVMe interface
• HPE Read Intensive product line
• 115,000 4KB random read IOPS
• 21,500 4KB random write IOPS
• Up to 340,000 maximum 4KB random read IOPS
• 0.5 DWPD endurance rating
• HPE Smart Carrier NVMe included
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap drive design
• 8.72W power consumption
• Operating temperature range of 32°F to 140°F
• Designed for compatible HPE enterprise server environments

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier NVMe
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4cm SFF
• Form Factor (Short): 2.5"
• Form Factor (Short) (Metric): 6.4cm
• Storage Interface: PCI Express (NVMe)
• Capacity: 960GB
• 4KB Random Read: 115,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 21,500 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Read: 340,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Write: 21,500 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 0.5
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x PCI Express (NVMe)
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Power Consumption: 8.72W
• Color Category: Red, Gray, Black
• Height: 0.6 inch
• Minimum Operating Temperature: 32°F
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 140°F

Performance Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 960GB
• Interface: PCI Express NVMe
• 4KB Random Read Performance: 115,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write Performance: 21,500 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Read Performance: 340,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Write Performance: 21,500 IOPS
• Endurance Rating: 0.5 DWPD
• Workload Classification: Read Intensive
• Power Consumption: 8.72W
• Designed for applications requiring high random read IOPS performance

Enterprise Features

• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware: Helps provide assurance that the SSD firmware originates from a trusted source.
• HPE Smart Carrier NVMe: Provides an enterprise-oriented carrier solution for supported HPE server configurations.
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge: Allows supported management tools to monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be approaching their endurance limits.
• Hot-Swap Design: Enables the drive to be installed or replaced in supported configurations without requiring the entire server to be powered down.
• Read Intensive Design: Optimized for workloads where read performance is the primary storage requirement.
• 2.5-inch SFF Form Factor: Provides a compact enterprise storage solution for compatible server environments.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4cm SFF
• Form Factor (Short): 2.5 inches
• Form Factor (Short) (Metric): 6.4cm
• Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
• Drive Type: Internal solid state drive
• Drive Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier NVMe
• Height: 0.6 inch
• Color Category: Red, Gray, Black

Power Consumption

• Power Consumption: 8.72W

Compatible Platforms

The HPE P10208-B21 is designed for compatible HPE enterprise server configurations supporting a 2.5-inch SFF PCI Express NVMe SSD.

The drive includes an HPE Smart Carrier NVMe and features a hot-swap design for supported server environments. Compatibility should be verified against the exact HPE server model, NVMe backplane, drive bay, and firmware requirements before installation.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P10208-B21 is well suited for enterprise workloads requiring high-performance, read-oriented storage, including:

• Data-intensive enterprise applications
• Read-heavy database workloads
• Virtualized server environments
• Enterprise data services
• High-performance server storage
• Analytics and data processing workloads
• Frequently accessed enterprise datasets
• Applications requiring high random read IOPS
• HPE enterprise server deployments

Why Choose HPE P10208-B21

The HPE P10208-B21 combines 960GB of enterprise NVMe storage, a PCI Express NVMe interface, and Read Intensive workload classification in a compact 2.5-inch SFF design.

With 115,000 4KB random read IOPS, 21,500 4KB random write IOPS, and up to 340,000 maximum 4KB random read IOPS, the drive is designed for applications that prioritize fast random data access.

The HPE Smart Carrier NVMe, Digitally Signed Firmware, SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility, and hot-swap capability provide useful enterprise storage management features for supported HPE server environments.

Compatibility

The HPE P10208-B21 uses a PCI Express NVMe interface and is designed for a 2.5-inch SFF compatible bay. It includes an HPE Smart Carrier NVMe and supports hot-swap installation in compatible configurations.

Before installation, verify that the target HPE server supports PCI Express NVMe storage, the required 2.5-inch SFF bay, compatible NVMe backplane, and the appropriate drive carrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P10208-B21?
The HPE P10208-B21 provides 960GB of solid state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P10208-B21 use?
The SSD uses a PCI Express NVMe storage interface.

What are the random IOPS of the HPE P10208-B21?
The drive provides 115,000 4KB random read IOPS and 21,500 4KB random write IOPS, with maximum 4KB random read performance of up to 340,000 IOPS.

Is the HPE P10208-B21 a Read Intensive SSD?
Yes. The P10208-B21 belongs to the HPE Read Intensive product line and has an endurance rating of 0.5 DWPD.

Is the HPE P10208-B21 hot swappable?
Yes. The drive is specified as a hot-swap hard drive and includes an HPE Smart Carrier NVMe for supported configurations.

What is the form factor of the HPE P10208-B21?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch SFF form factor, equivalent to 6.4cm, with a 0.6-inch height.