Description
Introduction to Solid State Drives
The HPE P20015-X21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-E Read Intensive Solid State Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for read-intensive workloads. It utilizes the NVMe protocol and PCI-E interface for fast and efficient data transfer speeds. The drive has a capacity of 960GB, providing ample space for storing and accessing large amounts of data. The U.3 form factor is optimized for enterprise server and storage systems, allowing for easy installation and maintenance. The drive is also designed for read-intensive workloads, making it an ideal choice for applications that require fast and consistent read performance, such as database servers, data analytics, and virtualized environments.
Benefits of Using a Read Intensive
Solid State Drive
- Increased Performance: A read-intensive solid state drive, such as the HPE P20015-X21, delivers faster read speeds compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDD), resulting in improved overall system performance and faster access to data.
- Reliability: SSDs have no moving parts, which reduces the likelihood of mechanical failure. The HPE P20015-X21 also features end-to-end data protection and error correction to ensure the reliability of stored data.
- Energy Efficiency: As SSDs have no moving parts, they consume less power than HDDs, making them more energy-efficient and reducing the carbon footprint of a system.
- Reduced Latency: SSDs have lower latency compared to HDDs, which means that data can be accessed almost instantly. This can result in quicker response times and improved performance in applications that require fast data access.
- Improved System Responsiveness: The use of a read-intensive SSD in a system can result in improved system responsiveness and faster boot times.
- Cost-Effective: Although SSDs are initially more expensive than HDDs, they are more cost-effective in the long run due to their increased reliability, reduced energy consumption, and improved performance.
Power Management of 960GB SSD
The HPE P20015-X21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-E Read Intensive Solid State Drive is designed to be power efficient. Power management refers to the various techniques used to conserve and regulate the power consumption of the drive.
Some of the power management features of this drive include:
- Energy Efficient Design: This drive is designed to consume less power and produce less heat, making it more energy efficient.
- Power State Transition: The drive supports different power states, such as Active, Sleep, and Deep Sleep, to conserve energy when not in use.
- Power Saving Modes: The drive supports different power saving modes, such as DevSleep and Autonomous Power State Transition, to conserve energy when not in use.
- Power Loss Protection: The drive has built-in protection mechanisms to ensure data integrity and prevent data loss in the event of a power failure.
By implementing these power management techniques, the HPE P20015-X21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-E Read Intensive Solid State Drive helps to reduce the power consumption, making it more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
General Information
- Manufacturer : HPE
- MPN : P20015-X21
- Spare Part Number: P20764-001
- Type : Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- SSD Type : NVMe
- SKU: P20015-X21
Technical Information
- Capacity: 960GB
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch SFF
- Interface: NVMe U.3 PCIe
- Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN)
- Workload Type: Read Intensive
- Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN)
- Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack/Tower/BladeSystem Servers/Synergy
- Height: 15.00 mm (0.60 inch)
Performance
- Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 1
- Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 175000
- Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 50000
- MAX Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 880000@Q256
- MAX Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 50000@Q32
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces: 1 x PCIe NVMe
- Compatible Bay: 2.5inch SFF
Power Consumption
- Maximum Power: 9 Watts
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 5.75 inch (14.61 cm)
- Width: 8.63 inch (21.92 cm)
- Depth: 9.00 inch (22.86 cm)
- Weight: 1.508 lbs (0.68 kg)
Compatibility
- Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8 Gen9 Gen10 Servers
