Description
Enterprise Grade Reliability
The HPE 877984-B21 is a high-performance storage device that is specifically designed for read-intensive workloads. One of the key features of this device is its enterprise-grade reliability. Enterprise-grade reliability refers to the robustness and dependability of a product, specifically in the context of data centers and other mission-critical applications.
Enterprise-grade products are typically designed to withstand heavy usage and provide consistent performance under demanding conditions. The HPE 877984-B21 is built to meet these requirements and is designed to provide reliable performance in a wide range of enterprise environments. The drive is also built to withstand high workloads and has been designed to provide consistent performance under demanding conditions. Additionally, HPE provides a warranty on this product which also reflects on its reliability.
It’s important to note that this is just a general description of the product and the specific features and capabilities of the HPE 877984-B21 may vary. It would be best to check the HPE website or contact HPE support for more detailed information about this specific product and ensure that it’s the right fit for the intended workload.
NVMe Protocol
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a communication protocol that is used to interface with solid-state drives (SSDs) and other non-volatile memory devices. The HPE 877984-B21 is a high-performance storage device that uses the NVMe protocol to connect to the motherboard.
NVMe is a newer protocol that was developed to take advantage of the unique characteristics of NAND flash-based SSDs. It was designed to be more efficient and faster than the older AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) protocol, which was developed for use with hard disk drives (HDDs). NVMe uses a parallel architecture that allows it to take full advantage of the high-speed data transfer capabilities of SSDs, resulting in lower latency and higher throughput.
NVMe also provides improved support for multi-core processors and provides a number of advanced features such as, multiple queues, and improved power management. With NVMe, commands are sent to the SSD using a streamlined command set, which results in less CPU overhead and lower latency.
The HPE 877984-B21 is a high-performance storage device that utilizes the NVMe protocol to connect to the motherboard. This allows the drive to take full advantage of the high-speed data transfer capabilities of NVMe and provides improved performance, lower latency and higher throughput compared to traditional storage devices that use AHCI protocol.
Power Loss Data Protection
Power Loss Data Protection, also known as power-loss protection or power-fail protection, is a feature in some storage devices that helps protect data from being lost or corrupted in the event of a power failure. The HPE 877984-B21 is a high-performance storage device that has Power Loss Data Protection feature.
When a power failure occurs, data that is stored in volatile memory (such as RAM) can be lost. Power Loss Data Protection helps prevent this by using a small battery or capacitor to provide temporary power to the storage device. This allows the device to save any data that is in volatile memory to non-volatile memory (such as an SSD) before the power completely fails.
The HPE 877984-B21 uses a capacitor-based power loss protection mechanism that provides enough power to the device for a short period of time to save data that was in the process of being written. Once power is restored, the data is then written back to the drive, ensuring that no data is lost. This feature is especially useful in situations where data integrity is critical, such as in enterprise and data center environments.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- MPN : 877984-B21
- Product Type: Solid State Drive – Hot – Swap (SSD)
- SSD Type: PCI-E
Technical Information
- Capacity : 1 TB
- Nand Flash Memory Type : Multi-level Cell (MLC)
- Form Factor : 2.5 SFF
- Interface : PCI Express X4 (NVME)
- Features : Digitally Signed Firmware
- Bundled With : HPE Smart Drive Carrier
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Compatibility
- Designed For : Proliant Dl360 Gen9 (2.5), Dl360 Gen9 Base (2.5), Dl360 Gen9 Cms (2.5), Dl360 Gen9 Entry (2.5), Dl360 Gen9 Performance (2.5), Dl360 Gen9 Special Server (2.5)





