HPE 3.84TB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF SC Solid State Drive – P21517-B21

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Overview

The HPE P21517-B21 is a 3.84TB Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise server environments requiring high performance, endurance, and reliable solid-state storage. It features a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design, and an HPE Smart Carrier for compatible HPE server platforms.

The drive uses MLC NAND Flash memory and is optimized for mixed-use workloads involving both read and write operations. It delivers up to 61,000 random read IOPS and 32,000 random write IOPS, with a listed SSD endurance of 6,848TB and 3 DWPD.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB storage capacity
• Mixed Use workload classification
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Hot-swap support
• MLC NAND Flash memory
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Up to 61,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 32,000 random write IOPS
• 3 DWPD endurance rating
• 6,848TB SSD endurance
• Designed for compatible HPE ProLiant and HPE Synergy platforms
• Factory sealed and retail boxed
• Full HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Part Number / SKU: P21517-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 3.84TB
Workload Type: Mixed Use
NAND Flash Memory Type: MLC
Storage Interface: Serial ATA-600
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
Drive Type: Hot-Swap Hard Drive
Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
Packaged Quantity: 1
Features: Mixed-Use, Digitally Signed Firmware
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 3
SSD Endurance: 6,848TB

Performance Specifications

• Random Read: Up to 61,000 IOPS
• Random Write: Up to 32,000 IOPS
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Drive Writes Per Day: 3 DWPD
• SSD Endurance: 6,848TB

Physical Specifications

Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
Drive Type: Hot-Swap
Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier
Color Category: Black, Silver

Storage Technology

The HPE P21517-B21 uses MLC NAND Flash technology to provide solid-state storage performance without the mechanical components found in traditional hard disk drives. The SSD is designed to provide improved responsiveness and power efficiency for enterprise workloads.

Its Mixed Use classification makes it suitable for applications that generate a combination of read and write operations.

Digitally Signed Firmware

The P21517-B21 includes HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, which helps verify that the drive firmware originates from a trusted source. This provides an additional security measure for compatible HPE server environments.

Smart Carrier and Hot-Swap Design

The SSD is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier and supports a hot-swap configuration for compatible systems. The Smart Carrier provides drive-status indicators and helps reduce the risk of accidental drive removal.

Actual hot-swap functionality depends on the specific HPE server, storage controller, firmware, and configuration.

Compatibility

The HPE P21517-B21 is compatible with various HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers and HPE Synergy compute modules, including:

• HPE ProLiant DL20 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL325 Gen10 / Gen10 Plus
• HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL385 Gen10 / Gen10 Plus
• HPE ProLiant DL388 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant DL580 Gen10
• HPE ProLiant ML110 Gen10
• HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Modules
• HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Modules

Compatibility should be verified against the exact server model, drive bay, storage controller, firmware, and configuration before installation.

Power Consumption

The listed power consumption figures include:

• Idle: 1.11W
• Sequential Read: 1.85W
• Sequential Write: 2.14W
• Random Read: 2.44W
• Random Write: 2.44W
• Random Read/Write: 2.44W
• Maximum: 2.44W

Benefits

• Provides 3.84TB of enterprise SSD storage
• Supports SATA 6Gb/s connectivity
• Mixed Use design supports combined read/write workloads
• 2.5-inch SFF design fits compatible enterprise server bays
• HPE Smart Carrier provides drive-status monitoring
• Hot-swap capability for supported configurations
• Digitally Signed Firmware enhances firmware security
• 3 DWPD endurance rating
• 6,848TB listed SSD endurance
• Suitable for demanding enterprise storage environments

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise server storage
• Database applications
• Virtualization environments
• Data center infrastructure
• Mixed read/write workloads
• Business-critical applications
• Enterprise storage upgrades
• HPE ProLiant Gen10 environments
• HPE Synergy compute environments

Why Choose HPE P21517-B21

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB storage capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• Mixed Use workload design
• MLC NAND Flash technology
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• Hot-swap support
• Up to 61,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 32,000 random write IOPS
• 3 DWPD endurance
• 6,848TB listed SSD endurance
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Full HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P21517-B21 SSD?
The HPE P21517-B21 provides 3.84TB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P21517-B21 use?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface with a Serial ATA-600 storage interface standard.

What type of workload is the HPE P21517-B21 designed for?
The P21517-B21 is a Mixed Use SSD, making it suitable for applications involving a combination of read and write operations.

What is the form factor of the HPE P21517-B21?
The SSD uses a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design and is supplied with an HPE Smart Carrier.

What are the performance specifications of the HPE P21517-B21?
The SSD provides up to 61,000 random read IOPS and 32,000 random write IOPS.

Which HPE servers are compatible with the P21517-B21?
The drive is compatible with various HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers and HPE Synergy Gen10 compute modules, including supported DL20, DL325, DL360, DL380, DL385, DL388, DL580, ML110, Synergy 480, and Synergy 660 configurations. Compatibility should be confirmed for the exact system configuration.