HPE 3.84TB NVMe High Performance Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC Solid State Drive P16503-B21

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Overview

The HPE P16503-B21 3.84TB NVMe High Performance Read Intensive Solid State Drive is designed to accelerate data-intensive applications that require high-performance storage and fast random read access. With 3.84TB of storage capacity, PCI Express NVMe connectivity, and a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, this SSD provides high-speed storage for supported HPE ProLiant server environments.

The P16503-B21 is part of the HPE Read Intensive High Performance SSD family and is optimized for workloads with a high volume of read operations. NVMe technology provides a high-speed storage interface designed to deliver responsive data access and improved application performance compared with traditional storage technologies.

The drive includes an HPE Smart Carrier and supports hot-swappable installation in compatible server configurations. HPE Digitally Signed Firmware helps ensure that drive firmware comes from a trusted source, while HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support enables monitoring of SSD lifespan and drive health.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE 3.84TB solid state drive
• Read Intensive (RI) workload classification
• High Performance SSD
• 3.84TB storage capacity
• PCI Express NVMe storage interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Hot-swap design
• Universal Connectivity
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Designed for data-intensive applications
• Suitable for high read-performance workloads
• Compatible with supported HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus platforms
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
SKU: P16503-B21
Product Line: HPE Read Intensive High Performance
Model: Universal Connectivity
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Workload Type: Read Intensive
Capacity: 3.84TB
Storage Interface: PCI Express (NVMe)
Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier
Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
Packaged Quantity: 1
Connectivity: Universal Connectivity
Features: Digitally Signed Firmware, HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge Support
Product Category: High Performance Read Intensive SSD

Benefits

• High-Speed NVMe Storage: PCI Express NVMe connectivity provides a high-performance storage interface for supported server platforms.
• Large 3.84TB Capacity: Provides substantial storage capacity for demanding enterprise applications and data-intensive workloads.
• Read-Optimized Performance: Designed specifically for workloads requiring frequent and fast read operations.
• Enterprise Integration: The HPE Smart Carrier enables integration with supported HPE server storage environments.
• Hot-Swap Capability: Allows convenient drive replacement and maintenance on supported configurations.
• Firmware Protection: HPE Digitally Signed Firmware helps verify that the installed drive firmware originates from a trusted source.
• Drive Health Monitoring: HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge compatibility helps administrators monitor SSD lifespan.
• Data Center Efficiency: SSD technology offers improved performance and power efficiency compared with traditional rotating media.

Ideal Applications

• Data-intensive applications
• Enterprise server storage
• High-performance computing
• Database workloads
• Data analytics
• Cloud infrastructure
• Virtualization environments
• Read-intensive applications
• Data center deployments
• HPE ProLiant server upgrades

Compatibility

The HPE P16503-B21 is compatible with supported configurations of:

• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus (2.5")
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry (2.5")

Note: Server compatibility can depend on the exact server configuration, firmware, controller, and drive bay setup. Verify compatibility with your specific HPE server before purchase.

Why Choose HPE P16503-B21?

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB storage capacity
• High Performance Read Intensive design
• PCI Express NVMe interface
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Hot-swap capability
• Universal Connectivity
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge support
• Designed for supported HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers
• Full HPE warranty
• Brand new condition

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P16503-B21 SSD?
The HPE P16503-B21 provides 3.84TB of solid-state storage capacity, making it suitable for data-intensive enterprise workloads.

What interface does the HPE P16503-B21 use?
The P16503-B21 uses a PCI Express (NVMe) storage interface, providing high-speed connectivity for supported HPE server platforms.

What type of workload is the HPE P16503-B21 designed for?
The P16503-B21 is a High Performance Read Intensive (RI) SSD, designed for applications that require high random read performance and frequent data access.

What form factor does the HPE P16503-B21 have?
The drive uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and is supplied with an HPE Smart Carrier for compatible server configurations.

Which HPE servers are compatible with the P16503-B21?
The P16503-B21 is compatible with supported HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 Plus, DL385 Gen10 Plus, and DL385 Gen10 Plus Entry configurations with 2.5-inch drive bays.

Does the HPE P16503-B21 support drive health monitoring?
Yes. The drive supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge, which helps monitor SSD lifespan and identify drives that may be approaching their endurance limits.