HPE 960GB SAS 12Gb Mixed Use SFF Solid State Drive P10448-B21

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Overview

The HPE P10448-B21 960GB SAS 12Gb Mixed Use SFF Solid State Drive is an enterprise-grade SSD designed to deliver reliable storage performance, high endurance, and efficient data access for compatible HPE server platforms. With a 12Gbps SAS interface, 960GB capacity, and 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, this drive is built for enterprise environments requiring a balance of read and write performance.

The P10448-B21 belongs to the HPE Mixed Use (MU) SSD family and is designed for workloads that require frequent random read and write operations. It delivers up to 108,000 4KB random read IOPS and 47,000 4KB random write IOPS, making it suitable for applications such as databases, virtualization, transactional workloads, and enterprise server storage.

The SSD features Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash memory, a 3 DWPD endurance rating, and 5,250 TB SSD endurance. It also includes Digitally Signed Firmware and an HPE Smart Carrier, providing useful enterprise storage management and installation features.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise solid state drive
• 960GB storage capacity
• 12Gbps SAS interface
• Mixed Use (MU) workload design
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Hot-swap drive design
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash memory
• Up to 108,000 4KB random read IOPS
• Up to 47,000 4KB random write IOPS
• 3 DWPD endurance rating
• 5,250 TB SSD endurance
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s interface
• Compatible with supported HPE server platforms
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Mixed Use
• Model: Value
• Part Number: P10448-B21
• Product Type: Solid State Drive
• Workload Type: Mixed Use
• Capacity: 960 GB
• NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
• Internal Data Rate: 790 MBps
• Internal Data Rate (Write): 635 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: 108,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 47,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 3
• SSD Endurance: 5,250 TB
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive

Performance Specifications

The HPE P10448-B21 is designed to provide consistent performance for enterprise workloads involving both read and write operations.

• 4KB Random Read: 108,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 47,000 IOPS
• Internal Data Rate: 790 MBps
• Internal Data Rate (Write): 635 MBps
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
• DWPD: 3
• SSD Endurance: 5,250 TB

The 12Gbps SAS interface provides high-speed connectivity for compatible enterprise storage environments and is suitable for applications requiring reliable and responsive storage performance.

Enterprise Features

The P10448-B21 includes Digitally Signed Firmware, which helps provide assurance that the drive firmware comes from a trusted source. This feature is valuable for enterprise environments where firmware integrity is an important consideration.

The included HPE Smart Carrier provides drive status information and helps simplify drive identification and management in supported HPE server configurations.

The SSD is also designed as a hot-swap drive, allowing supported server systems to replace the drive without requiring a complete system shutdown.

Physical Specifications

The HPE P10448-B21 uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design intended for compatible HPE server drive 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
• Bundled Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier
• Color Category: Black, Red
• Compliant Standards: WEEE

Power Consumption

The HPE P10448-B21 is designed to operate efficiently within enterprise server environments.

• Idle: 4.26 Watt
• Random Read: 4.97 Watt
• Random Write: 4.97 Watt
• Random Read/Write: 6.95 Watt
• Sequential Read: 6.71 Watt
• Sequential Write: 6.95 Watt
• Maximum: 9.65 Watt

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

Ideal Applications

The HPE P10448-B21 is suitable for:

• Enterprise server storage
• Database applications
• Virtualization environments
• Transactional workloads
• Mixed read/write applications
• Data-intensive applications
• Enterprise application servers
• Data center infrastructure
• HPE server storage upgrades
• Business-critical server environments

Why Choose HPE P10448-B21

The HPE P10448-B21 combines 960GB storage capacity, 12Gbps SAS connectivity, Mixed Use endurance, and high random I/O performance in a compact 2.5-inch SFF design.

Its 3 DWPD endurance rating and 5,250 TB SSD endurance make it suitable for enterprise workloads that generate regular read and write activity. The HPE Smart Carrier and Digitally Signed Firmware provide additional features for supported HPE server environments.

Compatibility

The P10448-B21 is designed for compatible HPE server platforms supporting 2.5-inch SFF SAS storage.

Compatibility may depend on the specific server model, storage controller, SAS backplane, firmware, and drive configuration. Always verify the exact server configuration before purchasing or installing the SSD.

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P10448-B21?
The HPE P10448-B21 provides 960GB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P10448-B21 use?
The SSD uses a 12Gbps SAS interface with one SAS 12 Gb/s connection.

What type of workload is the P10448-B21 designed for?
The P10448-B21 is a Mixed Use (MU) SSD, designed for workloads requiring a combination of random read and write operations.

What is the form factor of the HPE P10448-B21?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) and is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier.

What are the random read and write IOPS of the P10448-B21?
The drive provides 108,000 4KB random read IOPS and 47,000 4KB random write IOPS.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P10448-B21?
The SSD has a 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) rating and an SSD endurance of 5,250 TB.