Description
Wear-Leveling and Over-Provisioning
The HP 400GB 2.5inch SAS 6GBPS MLC Hot Plug Enterprise Mainstream SSD (632504-B21) uses advanced NAND flash memory technology that provides high performance and endurance. However, to ensure optimal performance and longevity, it is important to understand the concepts of wear-leveling and over-provisioning.
Wear-leveling is a technique used to ensure that data is evenly distributed across the flash memory cells of an SSD. This helps to prevent “hot spots” where some cells are heavily used while others go unused, which can result in reduced performance and shorter lifespan. The 632504-B21 SSD uses advanced wear-leveling algorithms to ensure that data is evenly distributed and that the flash memory cells are used evenly over time.
Over-provisioning is the process of reserving a portion of the SSD’s capacity for internal use, such as to support wear-leveling and error correction. By reserving this additional capacity, the SSD can maintain optimal performance and longevity over time. The 632504-B21 SSD has an over-provisioning reserve of 7%, which helps to ensure optimal performance and endurance.
Management and Monitoring Tools
The management and monitoring tools for the HP 632504-B21 400GB 2.5-inch SAS 6GBPS MLC hot-plug enterprise mainstream SSD are designed to provide administrators with information about the health and performance of the SSD, allowing them to make informed decisions to optimize its performance and extend its lifespan.
- HP System Management Homepage (SMH) is a web-based interface that provides real-time information about the health and performance of the server, including the SSD. With SMH, administrators can view detailed information about the SSD, including its SMART attributes, performance statistics, and firmware version.
- HP Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) is a graphical user interface that allows administrators to manage and monitor HP storage devices, including the 632504-B21 SSD. With SSA, administrators can monitor the health and performance of the SSD, update its firmware, and configure advanced features, such as encryption and RAID.
- HP Performance Advisor is a tool that provides real-time performance monitoring and analysis of the server, including the SSD. It allows administrators to track and identify performance bottlenecks and make informed decisions to optimize the performance of the server and the SSD.
- HP Software Depot is a repository of software and firmware updates for HP servers, including the 632504-B21 SSD. The depot allows administrators to download the latest firmware updates and drivers for the SSD, ensuring that it is running the most recent and stable version.
- Operating System-specific tools, such as the Windows Disk Management tool or the Linux hdparm utility, provide information about the disk space, partitions, and file systems, as well as disk performance and SMART attributes. These tools allow administrators to monitor the SSD and make decisions to optimize its performance.
Features and Benefits
The HP 400GB 2.5inch SAS 6GBPS MLC Hot Plug Enterprise Mainstream SSD (632504-B21) is designed to provide high performance, endurance, and reliability for a wide range of enterprise applications. Here are some of the key features and benefits of the 632504-B21 SSD:
- High Performance: The 632504-B21 SSD features a fast SAS interface and advanced NAND flash memory technology, providing high-speed data access and low latency for improved application response times and overall system performance.
- Endurance: The 632504-B21 SSD uses MLC (multi-level cell) flash memory, which provides higher endurance and longer lifespan compared to consumer-grade TLC (triple-level cell) flash memory.
- Reliability: The 632504-B21 SSD features advanced error correction and reliability algorithms, along with a large over-provisioning reserve, to ensure reliable operation and data protection.
- Hot-Plug Support: The 632504-B21 SSD is designed for hot-plug support, allowing it to be easily replaced or upgraded without shutting down the server or storage array.
- Compatibility: The 632504-B21 SSD is designed to be compatible with a wide range of servers and storage arrays that support the SAS interface and have a 2.5-inch drive bay.
- Management and Monitoring: The 632504-B21 SSD can be managed and monitored using the appropriate storage management tool, such as HP Smart Storage Administrator (HPSSA) or the server’s BIOS, to provide visibility into the performance and status of the SSD.
- Warranty: The 632504-B21 SSD comes with a limited warranty from HP, providing peace of mind and protection for your investment.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HP)
- MPN : 632504-B21
- Type : Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Sub Type : SAS-6GBPS
Technical Information
- Product type: solid state drive
- Storage capacity: 400 GB
- Host interface: not applicable
- Drive interface: SAS 600
- Form factor: internal
- Compatible drive bay width: 2.5
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 Inch
- Width: 3.10 Inch
- Depth: 5.45 Inch
- Weight: 1.50 Lbs
