HPE 3.84TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF Value SAS Multi-Vendor SSD – P40512-B21

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Overview

The HPE P40512-B21 is a 3.84TB Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise workloads that require a balance of read and write performance, endurance, and storage capacity. It uses 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and a Small Form Factor (SFF) design for compatible HPE ProLiant Rack server environments.

Based on advanced NAND Flash technology, the drive provides lower I/O latency and improved power efficiency compared with traditional rotating media. It is a Value SAS Multi-Vendor SSD supplied in a Basic Carrier and features digitally signed firmware.

Key Features

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB storage capacity
• Mixed Use workload classification
• 12Gb/s SAS interface
• Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Value SAS Multi-Vendor SSD
• Basic Carrier
• Hot-pluggable design
• Digitally signed firmware
• 3 DWPD endurance
• Up to 155,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 52,000 random write IOPS
• 21,000TB listed lifetime writes
• 7.82W power consumption
• 3-year HPE warranty

Technical Specifications

Brand: HPE
Part Number / SKU: P40512-B21
Product Type: Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity: 3.84TB
Workload Type: Mixed Use
Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF)
Carrier: Basic Carrier
Drive Type: Hot-Pluggable
Flash Technology: NAND Flash
Drive Category: Value SAS Multi-Vendor
Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack
Power Consumption: 7.82W
Weight: 0.5kg (1.1lb)
Warranty: 3 years

Performance Specifications

• Random Read IOPS: 103,000 at 4KiB, Q=16
• Maximum Random Read IOPS: 155,000 at 4KiB, Q=32
• Random Write IOPS: 52,000 at 4KiB, Q=16
• Maximum Random Write IOPS: 52,000 at 4KiB, Q=4
• Lifetime Writes: 21,000TB
• Endurance: 3 DWPD

Physical Specifications

Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF)
Height: 15mm
Weight: 0.5kg (1.1lb)
Dimensions: 21.92 × 22.86 × 14.61cm
Equivalent dimensions: 8.63 × 9 × 5.75 inches
Carrier Type: Basic Carrier
Plug Type: Hot-Pluggable

Note: The supplied dimensions are retained as provided in the product specifications.

Mixed Use Workload

The P40512-B21 is classified as a Mixed Use (MU) SSD, making it suitable for workloads that generate both read and write operations. This makes it appropriate for enterprise applications where storage activity varies throughout the workload.

The drive's 3 DWPD endurance rating provides a useful indicator of its intended write workload capability.

Value SAS Technology

The P40512-B21 belongs to HPE's Value SAS SSD family. SAS provides enterprise storage connectivity designed for compatible HPE server and storage environments.

The drive is also described as a Multi-Vendor SSD, meaning the product listing may source qualified SSD components from multiple approved vendors while maintaining the specified HPE product requirements.

Hot-Plug Design

The SSD features a hot-pluggable design, allowing compatible HPE systems to support drive installation or replacement without requiring a complete system shutdown.

Actual hot-plug operation depends on the server, controller, backplane, and system configuration.

Firmware Security

The P40512-B21 features digitally signed firmware, helping verify that the firmware originates from a trusted source and helping protect against unauthorized firmware modifications.

Endurance

The drive is rated at 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) and has a listed 21,000TB lifetime write specification. This makes it suitable for enterprise workloads that require substantially more write endurance than read-intensive storage.

Compatibility

The supplied product information identifies the P40512-B21 for HPE ProLiant Rack platforms.

Compatibility should be verified against the exact HPE server model, storage controller, drive cage, backplane, firmware, and carrier configuration before installation.

Benefits

• Provides 3.84TB of enterprise SSD storage
• Supports mixed read/write workloads
• 12Gb/s SAS connectivity
• Small Form Factor design
• 3 DWPD endurance
• Up to 155,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 52,000 random write IOPS
• 21,000TB listed lifetime writes
• Hot-plug capability
• Digitally signed firmware
• 7.82W listed power consumption
• 3-year HPE warranty

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise server storage
• Database applications
• Virtualization
• Data center workloads
• Mixed read/write applications
• Business-critical workloads
• High-capacity storage
• HPE ProLiant Rack server environments

Why Choose HPE P40512-B21

• Genuine HPE enterprise SSD
• 3.84TB capacity
• SAS 12Gb/s interface
• Mixed Use workload
• Value SAS Multi-Vendor design
• SFF form factor
• Basic Carrier
• Hot-pluggable
• 3 DWPD endurance
• Up to 155,000 random read IOPS
• Up to 52,000 random write IOPS
• Digitally signed firmware
• 3-year HPE warranty

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P40512-B21 SSD?
The HPE P40512-B21 provides 3.84TB of solid-state storage capacity.

What interface does the HPE P40512-B21 use?
The drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface for compatible enterprise server and storage environments.

What type of workload is the HPE P40512-B21 designed for?
The P40512-B21 is a Mixed Use SSD, designed for workloads involving both read and write operations.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P40512-B21?
The SSD has an endurance rating of 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) and a listed lifetime write specification of 21,000TB.

What are the performance specifications of the HPE P40512-B21?
The SSD provides up to 155,000 random read IOPS and 52,000 random write IOPS, based on the supplied 4KiB workload specifications.

Does the HPE P40512-B21 support hot-plug operation?
Yes. The drive is specified as hot-pluggable and uses a Basic Carrier. Hot-plug functionality requires a compatible HPE server and storage configuration.