HPE 3.84TB NVMe x4 Lanes Read Intensive SFF 2.5" Solid State Drive P10212-B21

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Overview

The HPE 3.84TB NVMe x4 Lanes Read Intensive SFF 2.5" Solid State Drive P10212-B21 is an enterprise solid state storage solution designed to deliver advanced performance and endurance for demanding server and platform workloads. With 3.84TB of storage capacity and a PCI Express x4 NVMe interface, this SSD provides fast data access and responsive storage performance for applications requiring high random read and write IOPS.

Designed as an HPE Read Intensive (RI) SSD, the P10212-B21 delivers 129,000 4KB random read IOPS and 97,000 4KB random write IOPS, with an endurance rating of 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD). The drive also supports maximum 4KB random read performance of up to 780,000 IOPS.

The SSD includes an HPE Smart Carrier NVMe and features Digitally Signed Firmware to help provide assurance that the drive firmware comes from a trusted source. Its hot-swap design and 2.5-inch SFF form factor make it suitable for supported HPE enterprise server configurations.

Key Features

• 3.84TB enterprise solid state storage capacity
• PCI Express x4 NVMe interface
• HPE Read Intensive product line
• 129,000 4KB random read IOPS
• 97,000 4KB random write IOPS
• Up to 780,000 maximum 4KB random read IOPS
• Up to 97,000 maximum 4KB random write IOPS
• 1 DWPD endurance rating
• HPE Smart Carrier NVMe included
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap drive design
• 6.4cm metric SFF form factor
• 12.26W power consumption
• Designed for compatible HPE server and platform 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 x4 (NVMe)
• Capacity: 3.84TB
• 4KB Random Read: 129,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 97,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Read: 780,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Write: 97,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x PCI Express x4 (NVMe)
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Power Consumption: 12.26W
• Color Category: Gray, Black, Red
• Height: 0.6 inch

Performance Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 3.84TB
• Interface: PCI Express x4 NVMe
• 4KB Random Read Performance: 129,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write Performance: 97,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Read Performance: 780,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Write Performance: 97,000 IOPS
• Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD
• Workload Classification: Read Intensive
• Power Consumption: 12.26W
• Designed for applications requiring high random read and write IOPS performance

Enterprise Features

• HPE Smart Carrier NVMe: Included carrier provides an enterprise-oriented mounting solution for supported HPE server configurations.
• Digitally Signed Firmware: Helps provide assurance that the SSD firmware originates from a trusted source.
• Hot-Swap Design: Allows the drive to be installed or replaced in supported configurations without requiring the entire server to be powered down.
• Read Intensive Workload Design: Optimized for applications where read activity is a primary storage requirement.
• NVMe Performance: The PCI Express x4 NVMe interface provides a high-speed storage path for compatible enterprise platforms.
• Compact SFF Form Factor: The 2.5-inch SFF design provides flexible storage deployment in compatible server bays.

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
• Height: 0.6 inch
• Color Category: Gray, Black, Red
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier NVMe

Power Consumption

• Power Consumption: 12.26W

Compatible Platforms

The HPE P10212-B21 is designed for compatible HPE server and platform configurations supporting a 2.5-inch SFF PCI Express x4 NVMe solid state drive.

Its HPE Smart Carrier NVMe and hot-swap design provide flexibility for supported enterprise server storage configurations. Compatibility should be verified against the exact HPE server or platform model, NVMe backplane, drive bay, and firmware requirements before installation.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P10212-B21 is well suited for enterprise workloads requiring high-capacity and 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 datasets
• Applications requiring high random read IOPS
• Applications requiring high random write IOPS
• Compatible HPE server and platform deployments

Why Choose HPE P10212-B21

The HPE P10212-B21 combines 3.84TB of enterprise NVMe storage, a PCI Express x4 interface, and Read Intensive workload classification in a compact 2.5-inch SFF design. It provides 129,000 4KB random read IOPS and 97,000 4KB random write IOPS, with maximum 4KB random read performance reaching up to 780,000 IOPS.

The included HPE Smart Carrier NVMe, hot-swap capability, Digitally Signed Firmware, and 1 DWPD endurance rating make this SSD a practical storage solution for supported HPE enterprise environments. Its 12.26W power consumption provides an efficient storage option for compatible server platforms.

Compatibility

The HPE P10212-B21 uses a PCI Express x4 NVMe interface and is designed for a 2.5-inch SFF compatible bay. The drive includes an HPE Smart Carrier NVMe and supports hot-swap installation in compatible configurations.

Before installation, verify the target HPE server or platform supports PCI Express x4 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 P10212-B21?
The HPE P10212-B21 provides 3.84TB of solid state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P10212-B21 use?
The SSD uses a PCI Express x4 NVMe storage interface.

What are the random read and write IOPS of the P10212-B21?
The drive provides 129,000 4KB random read IOPS and 97,000 4KB random write IOPS. Maximum 4KB random read performance is listed at up to 780,000 IOPS.

Is the HPE P10212-B21 a Read Intensive SSD?
Yes. The P10212-B21 belongs to the HPE Read Intensive product line and has an endurance rating of 1 DWPD.

Is the HPE P10212-B21 hot swappable?
Yes. It 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 P10212-B21?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch SFF form factor, equivalent to 6.4cm, with a height of 0.6 inch.