HPE 3.84TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF 2.5 Inch SC SSD Solid State Drive P04521-B21

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Overview

The HPE P04521-B21 is a 3.84TB SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive (RI) Solid State Drive designed for enterprise applications requiring high random read performance, substantial storage capacity, and reliable endurance. Its 2.5-inch SFF form factor, HPE Smart Carrier, and hot-swap capability make it suitable for supported HPE server configurations.

The drive provides a 1.2 GBps data transfer rate, 110,000 IOPS 4KB random read, and 54,000 IOPS 4KB random write performance. With 1 DWPD endurance, 7,008 TB SSD endurance, and Digitally Signed Firmware, the P04521-B21 is designed for supported Read Intensive enterprise workloads.

Key Features

• 3.84TB storage capacity
• SAS 12Gb/s interface
• Read Intensive (RI) workload classification
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• HPE Smart Carrier included
• 110,000 IOPS 4KB random read
• 54,000 IOPS 4KB random write
• 165,000 maximum 4KB random read IOPS
• 54,000 maximum 4KB random write IOPS
• 1.2 GBps data transfer rate
• 1 DWPD endurance
• 7,008 TB SSD endurance
• MLC NAND flash memory
• Digitally Signed Firmware
• Hot-swap capability

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
• Brand: HPE
• Product Line: HPE Read Intensive
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Hard Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
• Form Factor (Short): 2.5"
• Form Factor (Short) (Metric): 6.4 cm
• Storage Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI 3
• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• NAND Flash Memory Type: Multi-level Cell (MLC)
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
• Internal Data Rate: 1075 MBps
• Internal Data Rate (Write): 1030 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: 110,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: 54,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Read: 165,000 IOPS
• Maximum 4KB Random Write: 54,000 IOPS
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1
• SSD Endurance: 7,008 TB
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Color Category: Black, Silver

Performance Specifications

The HPE P04521-B21 provides 110,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 54,000 IOPS 4KB random write performance. Its maximum 4KB random read performance reaches 165,000 IOPS, while maximum random write performance is 54,000 IOPS.

The drive has a 1.2 GBps data transfer rate with internal data rates of 1075 MBps for read operations and 1030 MBps for write operations.

With 1 DWPD endurance and 7,008 TB SSD endurance, the P04521-B21 is designed for supported enterprise Read Intensive workloads.

Enterprise Features

The P04521-B21 includes an HPE Smart Carrier, providing a carrier solution for compatible HPE server configurations. The drive is also identified as a hot-swap hard drive, allowing installation and replacement in supported server environments.

Digitally Signed Firmware helps provide assurance that the SSD firmware comes from a trusted source. The drive also supports enterprise storage management features designed to help monitor SSD operation and lifespan in compatible HPE environments.

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Form Factor (Metric): 6.4 cm SFF
• Form Factor (Short): 2.5"
• Carrier Type: HPE Smart Carrier
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Drive Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• NAND Flash Type: MLC
• Color Category: Black, Silver
• Packaged Quantity: 1

Power Consumption

The HPE P04521-B21 has the following specified power consumption:

• Idle: Not specified separately in the provided specifications
• Random Read: 6.17 Watt
• Random Write: 6.17 Watt
• Random Read/Write: 5.9 Watt
• Sequential Read: 8.56 Watt
• Sequential Write: 8.56 Watt
• Maximum: 8.56 Watt

Compatibility

The HPE P04521-B21 is designed for supported HPE server and storage configurations featuring a compatible 2.5-inch SFF SAS drive bay and SAS 12Gb/s connectivity.

Before installation, verify the specific HPE server model, generation, drive cage, storage controller, firmware, and supported SAS SSD configuration.

Ideal Applications

The HPE P04521-B21 3.84TB Read Intensive SSD is suitable for:

• Read-intensive enterprise applications
• Database workloads
• Data warehousing
• Big data analytics
• Cloud computing
• Active archiving
• Enterprise application hosting
• Server storage expansion
• Virtualization environments
• Applications requiring high random read IOPS
• Supported HPE server configurations

Why Choose HPE P04521-B21

The HPE P04521-B21 combines 3.84TB storage capacity, SAS 12Gb/s connectivity, and a compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor for supported HPE enterprise server environments.

With 110,000 IOPS random read, 54,000 IOPS random write, 1 DWPD endurance, and 7,008 TB SSD endurance, the drive is designed for Read Intensive workloads requiring high random read performance and substantial storage capacity.

The HPE Smart Carrier, Digitally Signed Firmware, and hot-swap design provide additional enterprise-focused storage features.

Compatibility

• Storage Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Interface Connection: 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
• Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier
• Workload Type: Read Intensive
• NAND Flash: MLC
• Endurance: 1 DWPD
• SSD Endurance: 7,008 TB
• Installation: Hot-swap
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBps
• Firmware: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive

FAQs

What is the storage capacity of the HPE P04521-B21?
The HPE P04521-B21 provides 3.84TB of storage capacity and is designed for supported enterprise Read Intensive applications.

What interface does the HPE P04521-B21 use?
The P04521-B21 uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface with 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s connection.

What type of workload is the P04521-B21 designed for?
The P04521-B21 is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) SSD, making it suitable for enterprise workloads with a high proportion of read operations.

What are the random read and write IOPS of this SSD?
The drive provides 110,000 IOPS 4KB random read and 54,000 IOPS 4KB random write. Its maximum 4KB random read performance is 165,000 IOPS.

What is the endurance rating of the HPE P04521-B21?
The P04521-B21 has an endurance rating of 1 DWPD and a specified SSD endurance of 7,008 TB.

Does the HPE P04521-B21 include a Smart Carrier?
Yes. The P04521-B21 is bundled with an HPE Smart Carrier and is designed for compatible 2.5-inch SFF server bays.