The HPE 960GB PCI-Express NVMe Read Intensive SSD, model number P26538-K21, is a high-performance solid-state drive designed for read-intensive applications in data centers and enterprise environments. The NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) interface provides faster data transfer speeds compared to traditional SATA or SAS drives, making it ideal for demanding applications such as databases, virtualization, and big data analytics.
The 960GB capacity of the P26538-K21 NVMe SSD provides ample space for large datasets and enables fast access to data, allowing for improved application performance. The PCI Express interface allows for direct access to the system's memory, reducing latency and increasing overall system efficiency.
Additionally, the P26538-K21 NVMe SSD is designed for reliability and endurance, with features such as error correction, wear-leveling, and write amplification control to ensure data integrity and longevity of the drive. It also comes with a three-year warranty and HPE's world-class technical support, ensuring peace of mind for data center administrators.
The HPE 960GB PCI-Express NVMe Read Intensive SSD is a high-speed, reliable, and cost-effective storage solution that can help improve the performance and efficiency of your data center environment.
Benefits of Using NVMe SSDsUsing an NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSD, such as the P26538-K21 HPE 960GB PCI-Express NVMe Read Intensive SSD, brings a number of benefits over traditional storage devices, such as SATA-based SSDs and HDDs. These benefits include:
- Faster data transfer speeds: NVMe SSDs use the PCI-Express interface, which provides much faster data transfer speeds compared to SATA. This results in faster application load times, boot times, and file transfers.
- Increased storage capacity: NVMe SSDs support a larger number of parallel commands, which enables them to provide higher storage capacity compared to SATA-based SSDs.
- Improved I/O performance: NVMe SSDs support parallel command processing and a larger queue depth, which results in much higher I/O performance compared to SATA-based SSDs.
- Lower latency: NVMe SSDs use a streamlined protocol designed specifically for flash memory, resulting in lower latency compared to SATA-based SSDs.
- Enhanced reliability: NVMe SSDs have a number of built-in reliability features, such as power-loss protection and enhanced error correction, which can improve the reliability of your storage solution.
- Better power efficiency: NVMe SSDs are more power-efficient compared to SATA-based SSDs, which can result in lower power consumption and reduced costs for your data center.
- Scalability: NVMe SSDs can be easily scaled to meet changing storage requirements, making them a flexible and cost-effective solution for your data center.
The P26538-K21 HPE 960GB PCI-Express NVMe Read Intensive SSD provides high-performance, low-latency, and reliable storage for read-intensive applications, making it a great choice for data centers looking for a cost-effective and scalable storage solution.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting TipsMaintenance and troubleshooting are important aspects of ensuring the longevity and performance of the P26538-K21 HPE 960GB PCI-Express NVMe Read Intensive SSD. Here are some tips to help with maintenance and troubleshooting:
- Regular firmware updates: Regularly check for firmware updates and install them to ensure the SSD is running at peak performance and has the latest bug fixes and security patches.
- Monitoring SSD health: Use HPE's built-in SSD management software to monitor the health of the SSD and ensure it is operating within normal parameters.
- Proper storage: Store the SSD in a cool, dry place and avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity.
- Avoiding physical damage: Be careful when handling the SSD and avoid subjecting it to physical shock and vibration.
- Error reporting: If the SSD reports any errors, perform a full diagnostic scan to determine the cause and take appropriate action.
- Disk cleanup: Regularly clean up any unneeded files and data to maintain the performance of the SSD and extend its lifespan.
- Backups: Regularly back up important data to prevent data loss in case of SSD failure.
- Contacting technical support: If you encounter any issues that cannot be resolved through the above steps, reach out to HPE's technical support for further assistance.
It is important to follow these tips to ensure the P26538-K21 HPE 960GB PCI-Express NVMe Read Intensive SSD operates at peak performance and has a long lifespan. Regular monitoring and maintenance will help avoid potential problems and keep your data center running smoothly.
Detail Information about HPE P26538-K21- Model Number or SKU # P26538-K21
- Manufacturer : HPE
- Type : Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Interface Type : NVMe PCIe
- Type of SSD : Hot-Swap Solid State Drive
- Capacity : 960GB
- Form Factor : 2.5inch
- Plug Type: Hot Plug
- Workload Type: Read Intensive
- Bundled With: HPE Smart Drive Carrier
- Power Loss Protection (PLP)
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN)
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
- Height : 0.63 inch
- Width : 3.10 inch
- Depth : 5.45 inch
- Weight : 1.50 lbs
- Lifetime Writes: 1752
- Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 1
- Drive Transfer Rate: PCIe NVMe (external)
- MAX Seq. Reads Throughput (MiB/s): 5200
- MAX Seq. Writes Throughput (MiB/s): 1250
- Random Read Average Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 75
- Random Write Average Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 21
- Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 180000
- Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 69000
- MAX Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 530000@Q256
- MAX Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 70000@Q128
- Idle Time: 4.51 Watt
- Random Read: 8.73 Watt
- Random Write: 8.73 Watt
- Sequential Read: 11.13 Watt
- Sequential Write: 10.84 Watt
- Random Read/Write: 8.73 Watt
- Maximum: 11.13 Watt
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