Description
Types of hard Disk Drives
There are several types of hard disk drives (HDDs) available on the market, each with their own unique features and characteristics. Here are a few of the most common types:
- Traditional Hard Disk Drives (HDD): These are the most common type of hard disk drive, and have been in use for several decades. They consist of a spinning disk (platter) with a magnetic coating, which stores data, and a read/write head that reads and writes data to the disk.
- Solid State Hybrid Drives (SSHD): These drives combine the features of both traditional HDDs and solid state drives (SSDs). They have a small amount of flash memory (similar to an SSD) and a larger traditional spinning disk. The flash memory is used as a cache to accelerate performance, while the spinning disk provides large storage capacity.
- Enterprise Hard Disk Drives (EHDD): These are specialized hard disk drives that are designed for use in enterprise-level systems, such as servers and storage arrays. They are typically built with higher-end components and offer features such as increased reliability and performance, and support for advanced data protection and recovery features.
- External Hard Disk Drives (EHDD): These hard drives are designed for external use and connect to a computer via a USB, FireWire, Thunderbolt or eSATA connection. They are typically used for backup, storage expansion, or as a portable storage solution.
- Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Hard Disk Drives: These are specialized hard drives that are designed to be used in network-attached storage devices, which allow multiple computers to access the drive over a network. They often have features such as RAID support and advanced data protection.
The HPE 804602-B21 HPE SATA 6GBPS 800GB Read Intensive SSD is a Solid State Drive, that is different from all the types of hard disk drives mentioned above. It’s important to note that SSDs have different characteristics and are designed for different use cases than HDDs.
Data Encryption and Security
The HPE SATA 6GBPS 800GB Read Intensive SSD (part number 804602-B21) is a solid-state drive (SSD) that is designed for read-intensive applications such as boot, page, and log files. The “804602-B21” is HPE’s part number for the drive and can be used to identify it.
The drive features a 6 Gbps SATA interface, which is a standard interface for connecting storage devices to a computer. The 6 Gbps refers to the data transfer rate, which is the maximum speed at which data can be transferred between the drive and the computer. The drive can store up to 800 GB of data.
The drive has data encryption and security features to protect the data stored on it. Data encryption is the process of converting plain text data into a coded format that can only be deciphered with the correct key. This prevents unauthorized access to the data. The security feature will protect the data from unauthorized access, in case the drive is lost or stolen.
804602-B21 HPE SATA 6GBPS 800GB Read Intensive SSD is a high-performance solid-state drive designed for read-intensive applications. It has a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps and storage of 800 GB, and also has the added security feature of data encryption which prevents unauthorized access to the data stored on it.
Durability and Reliability
The 804602-B21 HPE SATA 6GBPS 800GB Read Intensive SSD is a durable and reliable storage device designed for use in enterprise environments.
In terms of durability, SSDs have no moving parts, which means they are less likely to fail due to mechanical issues. Additionally, the 804602-B21 is built with high-quality components and is designed to meet industry standards for durability.
In terms of reliability, SSDs generally have lower failure rates than traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) due to their lack of moving parts. Additionally, the 804602-B21 is designed to handle read-intensive workloads, which can put less stress on the drive than write-intensive workloads.
HPE provides a warranty for the 804602-B21, which can provide some additional peace of mind regarding the drive’s reliability.
It’s important to note that like any electronic device, SSDs can fail. However, the likelihood of failure is generally lower for SSDs than for HDDs. Additionally, regular backups and monitoring for any signs of failure can help reduce the risks of data loss.
To increase the durability and reliability of the 804602-B21 HPE SATA 6GBPS 800GB Read Intensive SSD, it is recommended to use it in a proper temperature and humidity controlled environment, and to avoid overheating, power fluctuations, and physical shocks. Additionally, it’s recommended to use the drive in a RAID setup or to have backup copies of the important data.
Main Information about this HPE 804602-B21 SSD
- HPE 804602-B21 800GB LFF SATA 6GBPS SC Converter Read Intensive Solid State Drive
- Manufacturer :HPE
- Part Number or SKU# 804602-B21
- Device Type: Solid State Drive – Hot-Swap
- Capacity: 800 GB
- NAND Flash Memory Type: Multi-level cell (MLC)
- Form Factor: 3.5inch LFF
- Interface: SATA 6GBPS
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier Converter
- Workload Type: Read Intensive
- Plug Type: Hot Plug
- Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier Converter
Performance of HPE 800GB Solid State Drive
- Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 0.3
- Drive Transfer Rate: 6 Gb/sec (external)
- MAX Seq. Reads Throughput (MiB/s): 480
- MAX Seq. Writes Throughput (MiB/s): 465
- Random Read Average Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 110
- Random Write Average Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 70
- Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 61500
- Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 15500
- MAX Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 64000@Q32
- MAX Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 15500@Q4
- 4KiB Random 70% Read / 30% Write, Queue 32 Performance (IOPS) VI-1: 33000
- 4KiB Random 50% Read / 50% Write, Queue 32 Performance (IOPS) VI-2: 24500
Product Dimensions & Weight of HPE 3.5inch LFF SSD
- Height: 5.63 inch
- Width: 3.75 inch
- Depth: 7.00 inch
- Weight: 1.35 lbs
Expansion And Connectivity for this HPE SATA 6GBPS Solid State Drive
- Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6GB/S
- Compatible Bay: 3.5″ LFF
Compatibility of HPE SCC Read Intensive SSD
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL180 Gen9 (3.5inch), DL180 Gen9 Base (3.5inch), DL180 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch), DL180 Gen9 Storage (3.5inch), DL20 Gen9 (3.5inch), DL20 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch), DL20 Gen9 Performance (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 Base (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 Entry (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 Performance (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 Special Server (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 v2 (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 v2 Base (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 v2 Entry (3.5inch), DL320e Gen8 v2 Performance (3.5inch), DL360e Gen8 (3.5inch), DL360e Gen8 Base (3.5inch), DL360e Gen8 Entry (3.5inch), DL360e Gen8 Performance (3.5inch), DL360e Gen8 Special Server (3.5inch), DL385p Gen8 (3.5inch), DL385p Gen8 Dedicated Workload (3.5inch), DL385p Gen8 Entry (3.5inch), DL385p Gen8 Maximized Consolidation (3.5inch), DL385p Gen8 Storage (3.5inch), DL385p Gen8 Storage Centric (3.5inch), DL388 Gen9 (3.5inch), DL388 Gen9 Base (3.5inch), DL80 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch)
- HPE ProLiant ML Series: ML110 Gen9 (3.5inch), ML110 Gen9 Base (3.5inch), ML110 Gen9 Entry (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 Base (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 Entry (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 Performance (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 v2 (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 v2 Base (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 v2 Entry (3.5inch), ML310e Gen8 v2 Performance (3.5inch)
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