Recommended System Requirements
The HPE P40546-X21 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS Mixed Use Solid State Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for use in servers, data centers, and other demanding applications. The recommended system requirements for using this drive are as follows:
- SATA 6Gbps interface: The drive requires a motherboard or controller with a SATA 6Gbps interface to achieve the full performance potential of the drive.
- Server-class hardware: The drive is designed for use in server-class hardware and requires a system that can provide the power and cooling necessary to support the drive's high-performance capabilities.
- Operating System: The drive is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows Server, Linux, and VMware.
- Power supply: The drive requires a power supply that can provide enough power to support the drive and the other components in the system.
- Cooling: The drive requires adequate cooling to prevent overheating and ensure the longevity of the drive.
- Compatibility: The drive is designed to be compatible with a wide range of server hardware, including HPE ProLiant and BladeSystem servers, as well as other server platforms that support SATA drives.
It is important to carefully evaluate your system requirements and ensure that your hardware meets these recommended system requirements to ensure the best performance and reliability from your HPE P40546-X21 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS Mixed Use Solid State Drive.
Optimized for Mixed Use Applications
The HPE P40546-X21 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS Mixed Use Solid State Drive is optimized for mixed use applications, meaning it is designed to handle a mix of both read and write operations in a balanced manner. This type of SSD is ideal for use in data centers, cloud storage, and other applications where multiple users are accessing the same data simultaneously.
In a mixed use environment, the drive is expected to handle a range of activities such as booting the operating system, reading and writing files, storing databases, and streaming video. With its optimized design, the HPE P40546-X21 is capable of delivering high performance and reliability in these diverse applications.
The drive uses a combination of advanced flash memory and sophisticated algorithms to deliver fast read and write speeds, low latency, and high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second). The SATA 6GBPS interface ensures fast data transfer rates, making it ideal for applications where data needs to be accessed quickly.
The HPE P40546-X21 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS Mixed Use Solid State Drive is designed for applications that require a balance of read and write performance, high capacity storage, and reliability. Its optimized design makes it ideal for a wide range of mixed use applications.
Benefits of Using a SATA 6GBPS SSD
- Cost-effective: SATA is one of the most affordable and cost-effective options for data storage, making it ideal for both personal and commercial use.
- High-speed data transfer: SATA 6Gbps provides a high-speed data transfer rate, allowing you to quickly access your data and applications.
- Easy installation: SATA drives are easy to install and do not require special skills or technical knowledge.
- Reliability: SATA drives have a high level of reliability and are less prone to failures compared to other storage options.
- Large storage capacity: SATA drives, such as the HPE P40546-X21, come with large storage capacities, making it possible to store a large amount of data without the need for multiple drives.
- Compatibility: SATA drives are compatible with most computers and servers, making it a versatile storage solution.
- Low power consumption: SATA drives consume less power compared to other storage options, making them a more energy-efficient choice.
- Improved system performance: SATA drives can improve system performance, reducing data access times and increasing overall system responsiveness.
General Information about this HPE P40546-X21
- Part Number or SKU# P40546-X21
- Manufacturer: HPE
- Capacity: 3.84TB SSD
- Type: Solid State Drive
Technical Information of SATA 6GBPS SSD
- Form Factor: 2.5inch SFF
- Interface: SATA 6GBPS
- NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
- Connectivity Type: Single Port
- Carrier Type: Basic Carrier (BC)
- Workload Type: Mixed Use
- Bundled with: HPE Basic Carrier (BC)
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
- Platform Supported: Mainstream Compute Platforms
Performance for 3.84TB Solid State Drive
- Lifetime Writes (TB): 22000
- Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 3.10
- Drive Transfer Rate: 6 GBPS (External)
- MAX Seq. Reads Throughput (MiB/s): 525
- MAX Seq. Writes Throughput (MiB/s): 480
- Random Read Average Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 110
- Random Write Average Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 55
- Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 69000
- Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 36000
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay: 2.5inch SFF
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
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.
SATA 6GB/S SSD (Solid State Drive)
When high-end computer or server hardware comes into the picture, it is always a great idea to push the performance bar higher. Until users begin to use devices that are faster than conventional disks, then some benchmark grades would be significantly hampered. This is where SATA drives come into the picture.
SATA drives remain the most commonly used storage devices in mid-range PCs and desktop computers. They are compatible with several computer motherboards and operating systems. As such, they are one of the best storage solutions available. SATA drives are also typically used in popular gaming consoles.
They offer impressive storage capacity and excellent transmission speed. Now, the magic of SSDs is in the dazzling amount of data they send through SATA ports. Not only do they do that, but the solid-state technology allows them to respond to storage requirements efficiently. They do this with the fastest of speeds.
Their response time is incredible, allowing users across different levels to enjoy their use. The evolution of SSDs has seen them have much faster transfer rates. In addition to offering faster response times, these drives can almost saturate the entirety of a SATA port.
SATA 6GB/S Benefits
Users wonder about the need for or the benefits of adopting the SATA 6GB/S technology. This may result from hard drives current inability to fill the SATA 3.0 pipe at the 6GB/S speeds. However, SATA III ports now support bandwidths that are up to 6GBPs. There are several benefits to gain from using solid-state drives with a SATA 6GB S interface.
SATA 6GB S SSD Improved Performance
Users should expect improved performances and cache-efficient desktop applications. This interface would ensure that operations such as graphics design, video editing, and gaming become a lot faster. Compatible solid-state drives will reach faster sequential read-write speed rates. That way, users will see improved user experience and productivity, regardless of the activity they perform.
Compatibility SSD SATA 6.0 GB S
Another great advantage of these drives is that they work well with older components. They are backward compatible with SATA II and SATA I interfaces. Therefore, users do not need to change their old PCs or desktop computers before using these drives.
Improved Space Management
When compared to the PATA connectors, SATA drives are much smaller. This allows them to adapt to even the smallest PC cases, enabling better airflow among components. The SATA 6GBPS drives are suitable for connecting SSDs and optical drives to a motherboard. They do this without taking much space, thanks to the flat designs.
Bigger Cache Memories SATA 6.0 gb s
Renowned disk drive vendors are now equipping these drives with bigger and faster cache memories. This way, any application in use can predict what data a user is likely to need next. With this, they help to increase data transfer rates of SATA 6GBPS SSD with smart fetching and caching algorithms. The technology ensures no delay in retrieving information that has been pre-fetched and stored in the cache.
The Ultimate Performance Booster
Incremental investment in SATA 6GB/S drives can yield incredible improvement in performance. They have been amplified for higher capacities to be the mainstream high-performance devices.
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