Powering Enterprise Excellence: HPE 3.2TB SAS-24Gbps SSD for ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers

HPE 3.2TB 2.5-Inch SFF SAS-24Gbps Mixed Use SSD for ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers

Introduction

In today’s data-driven enterprise landscape, storage solutions must deliver high performance, reliability, and security to meet the demands of modern applications. The HPE 3.2TB 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Digitally Signed Firmware SAS-24Gbps Basic Carrier Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD) (part numbers P49053-B21, P49053-H21, P49053-K21, P49053-X21, P49749-001) is a high-performance storage solution designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Generation10 Plus servers. This SSD combines a robust 3.2TB capacity, a high-speed SAS-24Gbps interface, and advanced features like digitally signed firmware to provide exceptional performance for mixed-use workloads. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the SSD’s features, technical specifications, benefits, compatibility, and ideal use cases, highlighting its role in enhancing enterprise IT infrastructure.

Key Features

The HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD is engineered to meet the needs of enterprise environments requiring a balance of read and write performance. Its key features include:

3.2TB Capacity:

Offers ample storage for enterprise applications, supporting data-intensive workloads such as databases, virtualization, and analytics.

SAS-24Gbps Interface:

Provides ultra-fast data transfer rates, significantly outperforming SATA SSDs and older SAS-12Gbps drives, with reduced latency and improved system responsiveness.

Mixed Use (MU) Workload Support:

Optimized for applications requiring a balance of read and write operations, making it versatile for diverse enterprise needs.

Digitally Signed Firmware:

Enhances security by ensuring firmware authenticity, protecting against unauthorized modifications and potential data breaches.

Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Flash:

Balances performance, capacity, and cost, delivering high storage density and reliability for enterprise use.

Hot-Pluggable Design:

Enables easy installation and maintenance without powering down the server, minimizing downtime.

Basic Carrier (BC):

Simplifies integration into HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers, with a compact 2.5-inch SFF design for high-density storage configurations.

HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge:

Monitors drive lifespan and wear levels, allowing proactive management to prevent failures.

Technical Specifications

The HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD is designed for high performance and reliability. Below are its detailed technical specifications:

Device Type: Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap

Capacity: 3.2TB

Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)

Interface: SAS-24Gbps (backward compatible with SAS-12Gbps)

NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)

Plug Type: Hot-Pluggable

Connectivity Type: Dual-port

Carrier Type: Basic Carrier (BC)

Workload Type: Mixed Use

Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)

Height: 15.00 mm

Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack Servers

Performance Metrics

Lifetime Writes: 17,121 TB

Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 3

Drive Transfer Rate: 24 Gbps (external)

Max Sequential Read Throughput: 2,030 MiB/s

Max Sequential Write Throughput: 1,950 MiB/s

Random Read Average Latency (4KiB, Q1): 97 µs

Random Write Average Latency (4KiB, Q1): 29 µs

Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 145,000

Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 160,000

Max Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 155,000 @ Q64

Max Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 160,000 @ Q16

Power Consumption

Idle Time: 6.27 Watts

Random Read: 8.56 Watts

Random Write: 8.56 Watts

Sequential Read: 9.00 Watts

Sequential Write: 16.89 Watts

Random Read/Write: 8.56 Watts

Maximum: 16.89 Watts

Compatibility

Interface: 1 x SAS 24 Gb/s

Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF

Compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus Servers

The HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD is optimized for seamless integration with HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers, including the following models:

HPE ProLiant DL Series:

DL20 Gen10 Plus (Base, Entry, High Performance, Performance)

DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 (Base, Performance, Weka Base Tracking)

DL345 Gen10 Plus (Base, Entry)

DL360 Gen10 Plus (All-NVMe Server for Software Defined Storage, SAP HANA Compute Block, Weka Base Tracking, Network Choice)

DL380 Gen10 Plus (Network Choice)

DL385 Gen10 Plus V2 (Base, Entry)

These servers support advanced storage configurations, and the SSD’s hot-pluggable design ensures easy installation in compatible 2.5-inch SFF drive bays. For specific compatibility, consult HPE’s documentation or support team to verify server and firmware requirements.

Benefits for Enterprise Environments

The HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD offers several advantages for enterprise data centers:

High Performance:

The SAS-24Gbps interface delivers faster data transfer rates than SATA SSDs, with roughly twice the IOPS, enabling efficient handling of transactional database workloads, virtualization, and analytics.

Enhanced Security:

Digitally signed firmware ensures firmware authenticity, protecting against unauthorized access and enhancing data security.

Proactive Management:

The HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge allows IT administrators to monitor drive health, reducing the risk of unexpected failures.

Versatility:

The mixed-use design supports a wide range of applications, from databases to virtualized environments, making it a flexible solution for diverse workloads.

Energy Efficiency:

With a maximum power consumption of 16.89 Watts, the SSD operates efficiently, helping reduce data center energy costs.

Ideal Use Cases

The HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD is well-suited for a variety of enterprise applications, including:

Transactional Databases:

High-speed read and write capabilities ensure smooth query execution and data processing for databases like Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.

Virtualization:

Faster storage speeds improve virtual machine performance and reduce latency in environments running VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM.

Big Data Analytics:

High sequential throughput and low latency enable rapid processing of large datasets, ideal for real-time analytics.

Cloud Applications:

The SSD’s reliability and performance support scalable cloud infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance for multi-tenant environments.

High-Performance Computing (HPC):

The SSD’s high IOPS and low latency make it suitable for compute-intensive workloads in scientific research or financial modeling.

Comparison with Other HPE SSDs

To understand the positioning of the HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD, it’s useful to compare it with other HPE SSDs:

HPE 1.6TB NVMe U.3 SSD:

Offers higher speed via NVMe and PCIe, but lower capacity (1.6TB). Ideal for latency-sensitive applications but more expensive per terabyte.

HPE 3.2TB SAS-12Gbps SSD (P09094-B21):

Uses an older SAS-12Gbps interface, with lower throughput (1,095 MiB/s read, 1,045 MiB/s write) and IOPS compared to the SAS-24Gbps model.

HPE SATA SSDs:

More cost-effective but offer lower performance (approximately half the IOPS of SAS SSDs), making them better for read-intensive or general-purpose workloads.

The HPE 3.2TB SAS-24Gbps SSD strikes a balance between performance, capacity, and cost, making it an excellent choice for mixed-use workloads in ProLiant Gen10 Plus environments.

Installation and Maintenance

The SSD’s hot-pluggable design and Basic Carrier simplify installation in HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers. To install:

1. Verify compatibility with your server model and firmware.
2. Power down the server (if not hot-plugging) and locate an available 2.5-inch SFF drive bay.
3. Insert the SSD into the bay, ensuring proper alignment with the Basic Carrier.
4. Secure the drive and power on the server (if powered down).
5. Configure the drive using HPE’s management tools, such as HPE iLO or Smart Storage Administrator.

For maintenance, use the HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge to monitor drive health and plan replacements. The hot-pluggable design allows drive swaps without downtime, provided the server supports hot-plug operations.

Conclusion

The HPE 3.2TB 2.5-inch SFF Digitally Signed Firmware SAS-24Gbps Basic Carrier Mixed Use SSD is a powerful and versatile storage solution for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers. With its high capacity, fast SAS-24Gbps interface, and robust features like digitally signed firmware and HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge, it delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and security for enterprise workloads. Whether powering transactional databases, virtualized environments, or big data analytics, this SSD empowers businesses to optimize their IT infrastructure, reduce latency, and drive innovation. For enterprises seeking a high-performance, mixed-use storage solution, the HPE 3.2TB SAS SSD is a strategic investment in scalability and efficiency.