HPE 7.68TB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive SFF 2.5" Solid State Drive P10446-B21

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Overview

The HPE P10446-B21 7.68TB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive SFF 2.5" Solid State Drive is an enterprise-grade solid state drive designed for applications that require high random read performance, reliable storage, and substantial capacity. With 7.68TB of storage, a 12Gb/s SAS interface, and a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, this SSD is suitable for demanding HPE server environments.

The P10446-B21 belongs to the HPE Read Intensive SSD product line and is optimized for workloads where read performance is a primary requirement. It delivers up to 105,000 4KB random read IOPS and 36,000 4KB random write IOPS, providing responsive storage performance for enterprise applications and transactional database workloads.

This SSD is equipped with HPE Smart Carrier technology and Digitally Signed Firmware. The Smart Carrier provides drive status indicators and includes a "do not remove" button to help reduce the risk of accidental drive removal. HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge can also help monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be at risk of failure.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise solid state drive
• 7.68TB storage capacity
• 12Gb/s SAS interface
• Read Intensive workload design
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• Hot-swap drive design
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Up to 105,000 4KB random read IOPS
• Up to 36,000 4KB random write IOPS
• 1 DWPD endurance rating
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE Value SSD
• 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s interface
• Compatible with supported HPE ProLiant and Apollo server configurations
• SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
• Product Model: P10446-B21
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
• Capacity: 7.68 TB
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
• 4KB Random Read: 105,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 36,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware, HP Value
• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Power Consumption: 8.56 Watt

Performance Specifications

The HPE P10446-B21 is designed primarily for Read Intensive workloads, making it suitable for environments where high random read performance is more important than sustained write-heavy workloads.

The drive provides 105,000 4KB random read IOPS and 36,000 4KB random write IOPS, helping deliver responsive data access for enterprise applications. Its 12Gb/s SAS interface provides high-speed connectivity for compatible HPE server storage configurations.

Performance Highlights

• Random Read Performance: 105,000 IOPS
• Random Write Performance: 36,000 IOPS
• SAS Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• Endurance: 1 DWPD

Enterprise Features

Digitally Signed Firmware

The P10446-B21 features Digitally Signed Firmware, helping provide assurance that the drive firmware originates from a trusted source. This is an important feature for enterprise environments where storage firmware integrity is a consideration.

HPE Smart Carrier

The SSD is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier, which provides visual indicators to help identify drive status. The carrier also includes a "do not remove" button designed to help prevent accidental drive removal and potential data loss caused by human error.

HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge

The HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge allows administrators to monitor SSD lifespan and assess drive wear. This can help identify drives that may be approaching their expected endurance limits and assist with storage planning.

Physical Specifications

The P10446-B21 uses a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design for compatible HPE server storage bays.

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

Power Consumption

The HPE P10446-B21 has a specified power consumption of 8.56 Watt.

Actual power consumption may vary depending on the server platform, workload, operating conditions, and storage configuration.

Compatible Platforms

The HPE P10446-B21 is compatible with the following supported HPE server configurations:

HPE Apollo

• HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 for Google (2.5")

HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10

• DL325 Gen10
• DL325 Gen10 Base
• DL325 Gen10 Entry
• DL325 Gen10 Performance
• DL325 Gen10 Plus
• DL325 Gen10 SMB Solution
• DL325 Gen10 Solution

HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10

• DL360 Gen10
• DL360 Gen10 Base
• DL360 Gen10 Entry
• DL360 Gen10 High Performance
• DL360 Gen10 Low
• DL360 Gen10 Network Choice
• DL360 Gen10 Performance
• DL360 Gen10 Remote Office Branch Office Server for Cohesity DataPlatform
• DL360 Gen10 SMB
• DL360 Gen10 SMB Network Choice
• DL360 Gen10 Solution

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10

• DL380 Gen10
• DL380 Gen10 Base
• DL380 Gen10 Entry
• DL380 Gen10 Entry SMB
• DL380 Gen10 for Cohesity DataPlatform
• DL380 Gen10 High Performance
• DL380 Gen10 Network Choice
• DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for SAP HANA Compute Block
• DL380 Gen10 Performance
• DL380 Gen10 SMB
• DL380 Gen10 SMB Networking Choice
• DL380 Gen10 Solution

HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen9

• DL380 Gen9
• DL380 Gen9 Base
• DL380 Gen9 Entry
• DL380 Gen9 High Performance
• DL380 Gen9 Performance
• DL380 Gen9 Scale-up SAP HANA Tailored Datacenter Integration Compute Block
• DL380 Gen9 Special

HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen10

• DL388 Gen10

HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10

• DL560 Gen10
• DL560 Gen10 Base
• DL560 Gen10 Entry
• DL560 Gen10 Performance

HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10

• DL580 Gen10
• DL580 Gen10 Base
• DL580 Gen10 Entry
• DL580 Gen10 Performance

Compatibility should be verified against the exact server configuration, storage controller, SAS backplane, and firmware before installation.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P10446-B21 is suitable for enterprise environments where high read performance and large storage capacity are important.

Typical applications include:

• Enterprise server storage
• Transactional database workloads
• Read-intensive applications
• Enterprise applications
• Data access workloads
• Virtualized server environments
• Data center storage
• HPE ProLiant server upgrades
• High-capacity enterprise storage
• Server consolidation environments

Why Choose HPE P10446-B21

The HPE P10446-B21 combines a large 7.68TB capacity with a 12Gb/s SAS interface and Read Intensive performance characteristics. With up to 105,000 random read IOPS, it is designed for workloads that require fast and reliable access to frequently read data.

The 1 DWPD endurance rating, HPE Smart Carrier, Digitally Signed Firmware, and SmartSSD Wear Gauge provide features suited to enterprise server environments. Its 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap design also makes it suitable for compatible HPE server configurations where convenient drive replacement is required.

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P10446-B21?
The HPE P10446-B21 provides 7.68TB of storage capacity, making it suitable for enterprise applications requiring high-capacity storage.

What interface does the HPE P10446-B21 use?
The P10446-B21 uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface with a Serial Attached SCSI 3 storage interface.

What are the random read and write IOPS of this SSD?
The drive provides up to 105,000 4KB random read IOPS and 36,000 4KB random write IOPS.

What is the form factor of the HPE P10446-B21?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P10446-B21?
The P10446-B21 has a 1 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) endurance rating.

Which HPE servers are compatible with the P10446-B21?
The P10446-B21 is compatible with supported configurations of HPE Apollo 4200 Gen9 for Google and HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10, DL360 Gen10, DL380 Gen9/Gen10, DL388 Gen10, DL560 Gen10, and DL580 Gen10 servers. Exact compatibility should be confirmed based on the server's controller, backplane, and firmware configuration.