Description
Types of Solid State Drive
There are several types of solid-state drives (SSDs) that are differentiated based on their form factor, interface, and memory technology:
- SATA SSDs: These are the most common type of SSDs and use the SATA interface. They come in a 2.5-inch form factor and are typically used in consumer laptops and desktops.
- PCI Express (PCI-E) SSDs: These SSDs use the PCI-E interface and are typically used in enterprise-level systems and high-performance computing applications.
- mSATA SSDs: These are smaller versions of SATA SSDs and are used in compact systems and ultrabooks.
- M.2 SSDs: These are even smaller than mSATA SSDs and are commonly used in ultra-thin laptops and mobile devices.
- U.2 SSDs: These are 2.5-inch form factor SSDs that use the PCI-E interface and are designed for enterprise-level systems.
- NVMe SSDs: These SSDs use the NVMe protocol and are designed for high-performance applications.
- Single-Level Cell (SLC) SSDs: These SSDs use SLC NAND flash memory and are designed for high-performance applications, but are more expensive compared to other types.
- Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SSDs: These SSDs use MLC NAND flash memory and are more affordable compared to SLC SSDs. They are commonly used in consumer and enterprise-level systems.
Speed & Performance
The HPE 874432-002 solid state drive (SSD) is designed for use in mixed-use applications and is equipped with a PCI-Express (PCI-E) interface with 8 lanes. The 3.2TB drive uses MLC (multi-level cell) NAND flash memory and comes with digitally signed firmware. The HHHL (Half-Height Half-Length) form factor and AIC (Add-In Card) storage form factor make it suitable for use in HPE systems.
The speed and performance of the HPE 874432-002 SSD will depend on several factors such as the system it is installed in, the PCI-E interface, and the type of data being stored. In general, SSDs provide faster read and write speeds than traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) and offer improved system performance, particularly for applications that require fast data access. The speed and performance of an SSD may also be impacted by factors such as the state of the drive’s firmware, the type of NAND flash memory used, and the quality of the data connection.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The 874432-002 HPE 3.2TB PCI-E SSD is a high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) designed for use in enterprise storage systems. It connects to the system via a PCI Express (PCI-E) interface with 8 lanes of data transfer and is designed in a Half-Height, Half-Length (HHHL) Add-In Card (AIC) form factor.
In terms of compatibility, the 874432-002 HPE 3.2TB PCI-E SSD is designed to be compatible with servers and storage systems that have a PCI-E slot and support the drive’s form factor. It is important to check the system’s specifications and compatibility before purchasing the drive.
General Information
- MPN : 874432-002
- Manufacture: HPE
- Product Type : Solid State Drive
- SKU : 874432-002
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 3.2TB
- Interface : PCIE
- Drive Type : Internal
Performance
- random Reads : 18000 Iops
- random Writes : 160000 Iops
- sequential Reads : 5700 Mbps
- sequential Writes : 2145 Mbps
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height : 0.6 inch
- Width : 2.7 inch
- Depth : 3.9 inch
- Weight : 0.35 lbs
