Description
Introduction to Solid State Drives
A solid-state drive (SSD) is a type of data storage device that uses NAND-based flash memory to store data. Unlike traditional hard disk drives (HDD), which use spinning disks to read and write data, SSDs have no moving parts and instead rely on electrical charges to store and retrieve data. This makes SSDs faster, more reliable, and less prone to physical damage compared to HDDs.
The HPE J9F39A 1.6TB MSA SAS 12Gbps 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Mixed Use Read Intensive SSD is a high-performance SSD designed for use in HPE storage arrays. This drive uses the SAS interface and has a 12Gbps data transfer rate, making it well-suited for applications that require fast read performance. The mixed use read intensive designation means that the drive is optimized for workloads that involve a high proportion of read operations.
SSDs have several advantages over HDDs, including faster read and write speeds, lower power consumption, and improved reliability. This makes them ideal for use in a wide range of applications, including gaming, video editing, and data centers. In addition, SSDs are becoming increasingly affordable, making them a more accessible option for consumers and businesses.
Advantages of Solid State Drives
The HPE J9F39A 1.6TB MSA SAS 12GBPS 2.5inch SFF Mixed Use Read Intensive SSD is a high-performance solid-state drive (SSD) that offers several advantages over traditional hard disk drives (HDDs). Some of these advantages include:
- Speed: SSDs are much faster than HDDs, as they have no moving parts and use flash memory to store data. This makes them ideal for use in high-performance storage arrays like the HPE MSA.
- Reliability: SSDs have no moving parts, which makes them more reliable than HDDs. This means that there is a lower risk of data loss due to disk failure, and less chance of the drive becoming damaged in transit.
- Energy efficiency: SSDs use less power than HDDs, as they have no spinning disks or actuators. This makes them a more energy-efficient option for use in data centers and other large-scale storage environments.
- Latency: SSDs have very low latency, which means that they can access data much faster than HDDs. This is important for applications that require fast access to data, such as databases or virtualization environments.
- Capacity: SSDs are available in a wide range of capacities, from a few gigabytes up to multiple terabytes. This makes them a flexible option for storing large amounts of data.
- Endurance: SSDs have a limited number of write cycles, but modern drives are designed to handle many more write cycles than typical users will ever perform. The HPE J9F39A 1.6TB MSA SAS 12GBPS SSD is a mixed-use drive, which is designed to handle both read and write operations, making it a suitable option for a wide range of applications.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The HPE J9F39A 1.6TB MSA SAS 12Gbps 2.5-inch SFF Mixed Use Read Intensive SSD is a high-performance storage device that is designed to be used with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) MSA storage arrays. The device is compatible with HPE MSA storage arrays that support 2.5-inch SFF drives.
In terms of connectivity, the HPE J9F39A SSD uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which provides fast and reliable data transfer speeds of up to 12 Gbps. The SAS interface is a high-performance, point-to-point serial data transfer protocol that provides full-duplex communication between the host and the storage device.
The HPE J9F39A SSD is compatible with a wide range of operating systems and storage management software, including Windows, Linux, and VMware vSphere. This makes it easy to integrate into existing IT environments and manage using standard storage management tools.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
- MPN : J9F39A
- Assembly Number : 797091-003
- Option Part Number: MO1600JEFPC
- Spare Part Number: 787338-001
- Type : Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Sub Type : SAS-12GBPS
Technical Information
- SSD Type: Hot-Swap-Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 1.6 TB
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch SFF
- Carrier Type: Standard Carrier
- Workload Type: Enterprise Mainstream
- Features: Mainstream Endurance
- Bundled with: HPE Standard Carrier
- Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBPS (External)
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63inch
- Width: 3.10inch
- Depth: 5.45inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Compatibility Information
- HPE Modular Smart Array 1040 Dual Controller SFF Bundle, 1040 Dual Controller SFF Storage, 2040 10Gb iSCSI Dual Controller SFF Bundle, 2040 Dual Controller SFF Bundle, 2040 FC Dual Controller SFF Bundle, 2040 SAN Dual Controller SFF Bundle, 2040 SAN Dual Controller SFF Bundle Performance Tier, 2040 SAN Dual Controller SFF Storage, 2040 SAN w/o SFP SFF Bundle, 2040 SAS Dual Controller SFF Bundle, 2040 SAS Dual Controller SFF Bundle Performance Tier, 2040 SAS Dual Controller SFF Storage, 2040 SFF Chassis and 2040 SFF DC-power Chassis