Endurance Management and Extended Life
Endurance management and extended life of HPE P40476-H21 1.6TB DS SAS-24GBPS SFF Mixed Use Hot Swap SSD are critical components of storage system design. Endurance refers to the amount of data that can be written to an SSD over its lifespan, while extended life refers to the length of time that the SSD can maintain its performance and reliability.
To ensure maximum endurance and extended life, it's recommended to implement some best practices, such as:
- Over-provisioning: Over-provisioning is the practice of setting aside a portion of an SSD's capacity for use as spare area, which helps improve the endurance and extend the life of the drive.
- Wear leveling: Wear leveling is the process of distributing writes evenly across the SSD, so that all blocks wear out at the same time. This helps to prevent premature failure and extend the life of the drive.
- TRIM support: TRIM is a command that allows the operating system to inform the SSD which blocks are no longer in use, allowing the SSD to reclaim them for use as spare area. This helps improve the endurance and extend the life of the drive.
- S.M.A.R.T. monitoring: S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) is a tool that allows you to monitor the health of your SSD and predict any potential issues before they occur.
By following these best practices, you can help ensure that your HPE P40476-H21 1.6TB DS SAS-24GBPS SFF Mixed Use Hot Swap SSD operates at peak performance and reliability, while maximizing its endurance and extended life.
Reliability and Data Protection
The HPE P40476-H21 1.6TB DS SAS-24GBPS SFF Mixed Use Hot Swap SSD is designed to deliver high reliability and data protection for demanding workloads. Here are some key features that contribute to its reliability and data protection:
- SAS Interface: The SAS interface provides a high-speed, reliable connection to the host system, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer.
- Hot Swap Design: The hot swap design of the drive allows for easy replacement in case of failure without disrupting the operation of the system.
- Mixed-Use Design: The mixed-use design of the drive is optimized for a balance of performance and endurance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Data Protection: The drive includes advanced data protection features, such as end-to-end data protection, to ensure that data is protected from corruption or loss in the event of a drive failure.
- Quality Control: HPE follows strict quality control procedures to ensure that all drives are manufactured to high standards and are free from defects.
Dynamic Power Management
Dynamic Power Management (DPM) is a feature that helps manage the power consumption of HPE P40476-H21 1.6TB DS SAS-24GBPS SFF Mixed Use Hot Swap SSD by controlling the power state of the drive. This can be beneficial in reducing the overall power consumption of a server and can lead to cost savings, as well as reducing the environmental impact.
The power state of the drive can be controlled by the operating system or the storage controller, and it can be set to one of several levels, depending on the use case. For example, when the drive is idle, it can be set to a low-power state, which reduces its power consumption. When the drive is being used for high-performance operations, it can be set to a high-power state, which provides maximum performance.
DPM is a configurable feature, and the exact configuration will depend on the specific use case and requirements. It is recommended to consult with HPE documentation and support for guidance on how to configure DPM for your specific use case.
General Information about this HPE P40476-H21
- Brand Name : HPE
- Part Number or SKU# P40476-H21
- Type: Solid State Drive - SSD
- SSD Type: SAS 24GBPS
Technical Information of HPE 3Terabyte Solid State Drive
- Device Type: Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap
- Capacity: 1.6 TB
- Interface: SAS 24GBPS
- NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Workload Type: Read Intensive
- Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
- Connectivity Type: Dual
- Carrier Type: Basic Carrier (BC)
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch SFF
- Bundled with: HPE Basic Carrier (BC)
- Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x SAS 24 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
Dimensions & Weight of this 24 GBPS SSD
- Height: 5.75 inch
- Width: 8.63 inch
- Depth: 9.00 inch
- Weight: 1.10 lbs
Compatibility Information
HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL20 Gen10 Plus (2.5inch), DL20 Gen10 Plus Base (2.5inch), DL20 Gen10 Plus Entry (2.5inch), DL20 Gen10 Plus High Performance (2.5inch), DL20 Gen10 Plus Performance (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Base (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 for Weka Base Tracking (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 Performance (2.5inch), DL345 Gen10 Plus (2.5inch), DL345 Gen10 Plus Base (2.5inch), DL345 Gen10 Plus Entry (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Plus (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Plus All-NVMe Server for Software Defined Storage (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Plus for Weka Base Tracking (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Plus Network Choice (2.5inch), DL365 Gen10 Plus (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Plus (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Plus Network Choice (2.5inch)
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
About Refurbished Products
When it comes to computing, priorities are placed on storage and performance. The hard drive is often viewed as a major storage device. However, there is alternative hardware that can do a perfect job. People now use Solid State Drives as the main storage device for a wide range of technological needs.
An SSD is a nonvolatile storage media that stores data on solid-state flash memory. It emulates the hard disk drive by enhancing servers' capabilities and performance, desktop computers, and other devices. Users view them as the best option for responsiveness, increased disk space, and better performance.
SSD VS HDD
Solid State Drives and hard disk drives are somewhat similar in their physical specification. However, they store data in different ways. HDD stores data magnetically via spinning disk platters. It has an actuator arm with transducers that read and write data on the platter.
On the other hand, an SSD stores data in integrated circuits. It has no moving parts and does not require users to wait for platter movement. They are much smaller and more flexible than hard disk drives - HDDs. Having no physical moving parts and using electrical circuits makes solid-state drives faster than their hard drive counterparts.
Their faster speed makes them more useful when carrying out storage-intensive tasks. Many SSDs also come with PCIe interfaces, which makes them faster than HDDs with SATA interfaces. Also, SSDs are generally more reliable than HDDs. This is because they have no moving parts, and vibration or friction does not affect them.
Data access with SSDs is faster, so they require less power. This results in longer battery life for servers and computers. HDDs, on the other hand, require more power because of their moving disk platters.
How to Do Solid State Drives Work?
Solid State Drives read and write data on interconnected flash memory chips. They come with floating gate transistors (FGRs) that help them hold electrical charges. With the FGRs, SSDs retain information even when power is turned off.
The NAND flash memory stores the data of the SSD. They make use of four NAND cell technologies – single, multi, triple, and Quad-level cells. Single-level cells (SLC) hold one bit of data at a time.
Multi-level cells (MLC) can hold two bits of data per cell. They have more storage space than SLC. Triple-level cells (TLC) hold three bits of data per cell, offering more capacity than the SLC and MLC. The Quad-level cells (QLC) store four bits of data, giving migrating electrons the most significant effect.
Types of SSDs
The types of solid-state drives depend on the way they are used. Some of these devices are installed within the system hardware, while others are connected externally through ports. The common interfaces for SSD connection are:
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PCIe and NVMe
Users make use of PCI Express (PCIe) to connect graphics cards and related high-performance peripherals. It is an interface with low latency and high bandwidth. Therefore, it is ideal for very fast communication between the SSD and the server.
Nonvolatile Memory Express standard (NVMe) offers higher input-output per second. SSDs that use this connection type run at up to 4,000 MB/s.
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SATA III and mSATA III
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) is an older interface than the PCIe. Their signaling technology allows them to transfer data faster than traditional hard disk drives - HDDs. They have speeds of up to 600MB per second. SATA SSDs also offer the best compatibility and value than the HDD variants.
There are SSDs that are designed for business purposes. They can be external or internal, and they are convenient means of boosting PCs, desktop computers, gaming consoles, and servers.
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SAS SSD
The Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) version SSDs provide faster data transfer rates than the SATA SSDs. In general, a SAS SSD provides a dual-port connection and builds in features to improve reliability, high error correction, low data latency, end-to-end data integrity, high signal quality on the cable or backplane which is a NAND flash-based storage and fits in HDDs slot of enclosures. A SAS solid-state drive bandwidth speeds 3Gbps, 6Gbps, and 12Gbps, there are two form factors 2.5 inches and 3.5 inches.
There are SSDs that are designed for business purposes. They can be external or internal, and they are convenient means of boosting PCs, desktop computers, gaming consoles, and servers.
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