HPE 6.4TB NVMe x8 Lanes Mixed Use HHHL Solid State Drive Card RENEW P10268-B21

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Overview

The HPE P10268-B21 6.4TB NVMe x8 Lanes Mixed Use HHHL Solid State Drive Card is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for applications requiring high random read and write IOPS performance. With 6.4TB of storage capacity, a PCI Express x8 (NVMe) interface, and a Half-Height Half-Length (HHHL) form factor, this SSD card is designed for demanding enterprise server environments.

The P10268-B21 belongs to the HPE Mixed Use (MU) SSD product line and is designed for workloads that require a strong balance of read and write performance. It delivers up to 150,000 4KB random read IOPS and 155,000 4KB random write IOPS, making it suitable for data-intensive applications and workloads requiring responsive storage access.

With an internal data rate of up to 6,100 MBps and an internal write data rate of 2,900 MBps, the NVMe interface provides high-speed storage connectivity. The drive also offers a 5 DWPD endurance rating and 58,400 TB SSD endurance, making it well suited for write-intensive enterprise workloads.

Key Features

• HPE Mixed Use (MU) enterprise SSD
• 6.4TB storage capacity
• PCI Express x8 (NVMe) interface
• 150,000 4KB random read IOPS
• 155,000 4KB random write IOPS
• 6,100 MBps internal read data rate
• 2,900 MBps internal write data rate
• 5 DWPD endurance rating
• 58,400 TB SSD endurance
• Half-Height Half-Length (HHHL) form factor
• Internal enterprise storage card
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• High-performance NVMe architecture
• Suitable for demanding Mixed Use workloads
• WEEE compliant
• Renew condition

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Mixed Use
• Product Model: P10268-B21
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Hard Drive Type: Internal hard drive
• Storage Interface: PCI Express x8 (NVMe)
• Interface: PCI Express x8 (NVMe)
• Capacity: 6.4 TB
• Internal Data Rate: 6,100 MBps
• Internal Data Rate (Write): 2,900 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: 150,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 155,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 5
• SSD Endurance: 58,400 TB
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware, Half-height Half-length form-factor
• Form Factor: HHHL
• Power Consumption: 13.72 W to 22 W depending on workload
• Compliant Standards: WEEE
• Condition: Renew

Performance Specifications

The HPE P10268-B21 is designed for Mixed Use workloads that require strong random read and write performance. Its NVMe architecture provides high-speed connectivity and enables responsive data access for demanding enterprise applications.

The SSD delivers up to 150,000 4KB random read IOPS and 155,000 4KB random write IOPS, providing balanced performance for workloads involving substantial read and write activity.

Performance Highlights

• Storage Capacity: 6.4 TB
• Interface: PCI Express x8 (NVMe)
• Internal Read Data Rate: 6,100 MBps
• Internal Write Data Rate: 2,900 MBps
• Random Read: 150,000 IOPS
• Random Write: 155,000 IOPS
• Endurance: 5 DWPD
• SSD Endurance: 58,400 TB
• Form Factor: HHHL

Enterprise Features

Digitally Signed Firmware

The P10268-B21 features Digitally Signed Firmware, helping provide assurance that the firmware installed on the SSD comes from a trusted source. This provides an additional layer of firmware integrity for enterprise storage environments.

HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge

The HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge can be used to monitor the lifespan of the SSD and help identify drives that may be approaching their endurance limits. This can assist with storage monitoring and replacement planning.

Mixed Use Performance

The Mixed Use design is intended for applications requiring a combination of high read and write activity. The P10268-B21 provides closely balanced random read and write IOPS, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads.

Physical Specifications

The HPE P10268-B21 uses a Half-Height Half-Length (HHHL) expansion-card form factor.

• Form Factor: Half-Height Half-Length (HHHL)
• Form Factor Type: HHHL SSD card
• Drive Type: Internal hard drive
• Interface: PCI Express x8 (NVMe)
• Capacity: 6.4 TB

The exact installation requirements depend on the server platform and available PCIe expansion slot. Verify the supported slot type and server compatibility before installation.

Power Consumption

The HPE P10268-B21 has different power consumption levels depending on the workload:

• Random Read: 13.72 Watt
• Random Read/Write: 13.72 Watt
• Random Write: 13.72 Watt
• Sequential Read: 18.51 Watt
• Sequential Write: 21.44 Watt
• Idle: 7.42 Watt
• Maximum: 22 Watt

Actual power consumption may vary depending on workload, server configuration, operating conditions, and system environment.

Compatible Platforms

The P10268-B21 is designed for compatible HPE server configurations that support PCI Express x8 NVMe SSD cards and the required HHHL expansion form factor.

Because compatibility for PCIe SSD cards depends on the specific server model, PCIe slot configuration, firmware, and supported NVMe architecture, the exact HPE server configuration should be verified before installation.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P10268-B21 is suitable for demanding enterprise workloads requiring high storage performance and endurance.

Typical applications include:

• Enterprise databases
• Transactional database workloads
• Virtualization environments
• Data-intensive applications
• Mixed read/write workloads
• High-performance computing environments
• Enterprise application servers
• Data center infrastructure
• High-performance storage systems
• Workloads requiring high random IOPS
• Server storage performance upgrades

Why Choose HPE P10268-B21

The HPE P10268-B21 combines 6.4TB of storage capacity, a high-bandwidth PCI Express x8 NVMe interface, and strong Mixed Use performance in an HHHL expansion-card design.

With up to 150,000 random read IOPS, 155,000 random write IOPS, and an impressive 5 DWPD endurance rating, this SSD is designed for enterprise workloads requiring substantial read and write activity. Its 58,400 TB SSD endurance provides a high endurance level for demanding storage environments.

The combination of high data rates, strong random I/O performance, high endurance, and Digitally Signed Firmware makes the P10268-B21 a suitable option for compatible HPE enterprise server configurations.

Compatibility

The P10268-B21 requires a compatible HPE server with an appropriate PCI Express x8 slot supporting NVMe SSD cards and the required HHHL form factor.

Before purchasing or installing the SSD, verify:

• HPE server model compatibility
• PCIe slot availability
• PCIe slot height and length support
• NVMe support
• Server firmware requirements
• Operating system compatibility
• Power and thermal requirements

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P10268-B21?
The HPE P10268-B21 provides 6.4TB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P10268-B21 use?
The SSD uses a PCI Express x8 (NVMe) storage interface.

What are the random read and write IOPS of the P10268-B21?
The SSD provides up to 150,000 4KB random read IOPS and 155,000 4KB random write IOPS.

What is the form factor of the HPE P10268-B21?
The P10268-B21 uses a Half-Height Half-Length (HHHL) SSD card form factor.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P10268-B21?
The SSD has a 5 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) endurance rating and a specified 58,400 TB SSD endurance.

What type of workloads is the P10268-B21 suitable for?
The P10268-B21 is designed for Mixed Use workloads requiring high random read and write performance. It is suitable for enterprise databases, virtualization, data-intensive applications, and other demanding server workloads.