HPE 7.68TB NVMe x4 Lanes Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SCN Solid State Drive P10218-B21

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Overview

The HPE 7.68TB NVMe x4 Lanes Read Intensive SFF Solid State Drive P10218-B21 is a high-capacity enterprise SSD designed to accelerate data-intensive applications that require strong random read performance. With 7.68TB of storage capacity and a PCI Express x4 NVMe interface, this SSD provides fast access to frequently read data while supporting demanding server workloads.

Designed for read-intensive environments, the HPE P10218-B21 offers an endurance rating of 1 drive write per day (DWPD). Its 2.5-inch SFF form factor, hot-pluggable design, and integrated drive carrier make it suitable for compatible HPE server configurations.

HPE Digitally Signed Firmware helps ensure that the drive firmware comes from a trusted source, while Data Path Protection helps support data integrity. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility also enables monitoring of SSD lifespan through supported management tools, helping administrators identify drives that may require attention.

Key Features

• 7.68TB enterprise solid state storage capacity
• PCI Express x4 NVMe drive interface
• Read Intensive (RI) endurance type
• 1 DWPD endurance rating
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• HPE Smart Carrier-compatible drive carrier
• Hot-pluggable design
• Data Path Protection
• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility
• Designed for HPE enterprise server environments
• Internal server storage device
• Operating power consumption of 8.64W

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Manufacturer Part Number: P10218-B21
• Brand Name: HPE
• Product Name: Solid State Drive
• Product Type: Solid State Drive
• Storage Capacity: 7.68TB
• Drive Interface: PCI Express
• Drive Interface Standard: PCI Express x4
• Endurance (DWPD): 1
• Endurance Type: Read Intensive
• Features: Data Path Protection
• Drive Type: Internal
• Drive Carrier: Yes
• Hot Pluggable: Yes
• Device Supported: Server
• Wireless LAN: No

Performance Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 7.68TB
• Interface: PCI Express x4 NVMe
• Endurance Rating: 1 DWPD
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Data Path Protection: Yes
• Operating Power Consumption: 8.64W
• Designed for high random read IOPS workloads
• Suitable for data-intensive enterprise applications

Enterprise Features

• HPE Digitally Signed Firmware: Helps provide assurance that the SSD firmware originates from a trusted source.
• Data Path Protection: Helps protect data as it moves through the storage path.
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge Compatibility: Supported management tools can provide SSD lifespan and endurance monitoring.
• Hot-Pluggable Design: Allows the drive to be installed or replaced in supported server configurations without requiring the entire system to be powered down.
• 2.5-inch SFF Form Factor: Provides a compact enterprise storage solution for compatible HPE server platforms.
• HPE Smart Carrier: Self-describing carrier indicators help administrators identify drive status and reduce the risk of accidental drive removal.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Drive Type: Internal
• Drive Carrier: Yes
• Hot Pluggable: Yes
• Height: 0.6 inches
• Device Type: Solid State Drive
• Device Supported: Server

Power Consumption

• Operating Power Consumption: 8.64W

Compatible Platforms

The HPE P10218-B21 is compatible with the following HPE server and compute configurations:

• HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Large Solution with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Medium Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Small Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Base (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Entry (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Performance (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 SMB Solution (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Solution (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 All Flash Server for Datera (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 All Flash Server for Weka (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Compute Server for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Low (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Network Choice (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Performance for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Remote Office Branch Office Server for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 SMB (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 SMB Network Choice (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 Solution (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 All Flash Server for Datera (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Entry SMB (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Hybrid Server for Datera (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Network Choice (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for CTERA (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 NVMe All Flash Server for Datera (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Server for CTERA (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 SMB (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 SMB Networking Choice (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 Solution (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Base (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Entry (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 High-Performance (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Performance (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 SMB (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Solution (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Base (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Entry (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10 Performance (2.5")
• HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module (2.5")
• HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 w/o Drives Compute Module (2.5")
• HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module (2.5")
• HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Premium Compute Module (2.5")
• HPE Synergy 680 Gen9 4S-EX Compute Module (2.5")

Ideal Applications

The HPE P10218-B21 is well suited for enterprise environments requiring high-capacity, fast read-oriented storage, including:

• Data-intensive enterprise applications
• Read-heavy database workloads
• Virtualized server environments
• Enterprise file and data services
• High-performance server storage
• Analytics and data processing workloads
• Content repositories and frequently accessed datasets
• HPE ProLiant and HPE Synergy server deployments

Why Choose HPE P10218-B21

The HPE P10218-B21 combines 7.68TB of enterprise NVMe storage, a PCI Express x4 interface, and Read Intensive endurance in a compact 2.5-inch SFF design. Its 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it suitable for workloads where read performance is more important than sustained high-volume write activity.

With hot-plug support, Data Path Protection, Digitally Signed Firmware, and HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility, this SSD provides enterprise-oriented features for managing and monitoring storage in supported HPE server environments.

Compatibility

Before installation, verify the exact HPE server configuration, drive bay, backplane, and NVMe support to ensure compatibility. The P10218-B21 uses a PCI Express x4 NVMe interface and a 2.5-inch SFF form factor and is specifically listed for the HPE ProLiant and HPE Synergy configurations above.

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P10218-B21?
The HPE P10218-B21 provides 7.68TB of enterprise solid state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P10218-B21 use?
It uses a PCI Express x4 NVMe interface for high-speed enterprise storage connectivity.

Is the HPE P10218-B21 Read Intensive or Mixed Use?
The P10218-B21 is a Read Intensive (RI) SSD with an endurance rating of 1 DWPD.

What is the form factor of the HPE P10218-B21?
The drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and has a height of 0.6 inches.

Is the HPE P10218-B21 hot pluggable?
Yes. The drive is hot pluggable and includes a drive carrier for supported HPE server configurations.

Which HPE servers are compatible with the P10218-B21?
The SSD is listed for various HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen10, DL385 Gen10, DL388 Gen10, DL560 Gen10, DL580 Gen10, and HPE Synergy compute module configurations. Always verify the exact server configuration and NVMe drive support before installation.