Description
Advantages of Solid State Drives
- High Capacity: With 1.6TB of storage space, the HPE PCI-Express 1.6TB 2.5-inch SFF NVMe SSD provides ample storage for data-intensive applications and large data sets.
- Fast Performance: NVMe technology provides fast read and write speeds, making it ideal for high-performance computing and data-intensive applications.
- Reliable: The digitally signed firmware (DS) ensures that the drive is secure and tamper-proof, reducing the risk of data loss and corruption.
- Energy-Efficient: The SSD consumes less power compared to traditional hard disk drives, reducing energy costs and prolonging battery life in mobile devices.
- Enhanced Durability: With no moving parts, the SSD is more resistant to physical damage and reduces the risk of data loss in case of accidental drops or bumps.
- Improved Data Access: The NVMe protocol provides faster access to data, reducing the wait time for applications and improving overall system responsiveness.
- Increased Compatibility: The PCI-Express interface provides a high-speed connection for fast data transfer and enables the SSD to work with a wide range of systems and devices.
Digitally Signed Firmware (DS) SSD
Digitally Signed Firmware (DS) refers to a type of firmware that has been verified through digital signature technology. The digital signature is created using encryption algorithms and is used to validate the authenticity and integrity of the firmware code. This helps to ensure that the firmware has not been altered or tampered with in any way.
With Digitally Signed Firmware (DS), users can be confident that the firmware installed on their device is secure and has not been compromised by malware or other malicious actors. This helps to prevent security breaches and protects the device from being attacked or exploited.
In the case of the HPE PCI-Express 1.6TB 2.5-inch SFF NVMe Solid State Drive, the Digitally Signed Firmware (DS) refers to the firmware that is installed on the drive to control its functionality and performance. This firmware is digitally signed by HPE to ensure that it is secure and has not been altered in any way. This added security helps to protect the drive and its data from being compromised or lost due to malicious attacks or other security threats.
Benefits of Using a PCI-Express
- Increased Bandwidth: PCI-Express provides a faster and more efficient way to transfer data between the drive and the system, resulting in increased bandwidth and improved performance.
- Low Latency: PCI-Express reduces latency and minimizes the delay in data transmission, making it ideal for high-speed applications such as gaming or video editing.
- Increased Reliability: PCI-Express provides a more robust connection than other storage interfaces, reducing the risk of data corruption and improving overall reliability.
- High Capacity: The 1.6TB capacity of the HPE PCI-Express drive allows for large amounts of data to be stored, making it ideal for data-intensive applications.
- Improved Performance: The NVMe interface provides faster access to data, improving overall system performance and allowing for quicker response times.
- Digitally Signed Firmware: The digitally signed firmware of the HPE PCI-Express drive provides an added layer of security and helps prevent malware attacks, ensuring the safety and integrity of your data.
- Scalability: PCI-Express can be easily upgraded as technology advances, allowing for future-proofing and scalability of your storage needs.
Key Information about HPE P20096-X21
- Brand Name: HPE
- Model Number or SKU # P20096-X21
- Device Type: Solid State Drive – Hot-Swap
- Capacity: 1.6 TB
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
- Interface: PCI Express (NVMe)
- Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
- Carrier Type: Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN)
- Workload Type: Mixed Use
- NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
- Connectivity: Dual Port
- Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier NVMe (SCN)
- Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
- Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack/Tower/BladeSystem Servers/Synergy
- Height: 15.00 mm (0.60 inch)
Performance of HPE P20096-X21 1.6TB
- Lifetime Writes: 8760
- Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 3
- MAX Seq Reads Throughput (MiB/s): 6500
- Max Seq Writes Throughput (MiB/s): 2700
- Random Read Avg. Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 93
- Random Write Avg. Latency uSec (4KiB,Q1): 25
- Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 180000
- Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 220000
- Max Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 950000@Q256
- Max Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 220000@Q256
Expansion & Connectivity of HPE P20096-X21 1.6TB PCI-E
- Interfaces: 1 x PCI Express (NVMe)
- Compatible Bay: 2.5 Inch SFF
Power Consumption
- Idle Time: 6.30 Watt
- Random Read: 15.10 Watt
- Random Write: 12.80 Watt
- Sequential Read: 14.00 Watt
- Sequential Write: 14.10 Watt
- Random Read/Write: 11.50 Watt
- Maximum: 15.10 Watt
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Compatibility Information of HPE 1.6TB PCI-E SSD
Designed for
- HPE Nimble Storage dHCI Large Solution with HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 (2.5inch), Medium Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (2.5inch), Small Solution with HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 (2.5inch)
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: DL325 Gen10 (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Base (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Entry (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 SMB Solution (2.5inch), DL325 Gen10 Solution (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 All Flash Server for Datera (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 All Flash Server for Weka (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Compute Server for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Low (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Network Choice (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Network Choice for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Performance for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Premium (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Remote Office Branch Office Server for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Server for CTERA (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 SMB (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 SMB Network Choice (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Solution (2.5inch), DL360 Gen10 Special Server (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 All Flash Server for Datera (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Entry SMB (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 for Cohesity DataPlatform (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Hybrid Server for Datera (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for CTERA (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Network Choice for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 NVMe All Flash Server for Datera (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Server for CTERA (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 SMB (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 SMB Networking Choice (2.5inch), DL380 Gen10 Solution (2.5inch), DL385 Gen10 (2.5inch), DL385 Gen10 Base (2.5inch), DL385 Gen10 High-Performance (2.5inch), DL385 Gen10 Performance (2.5inch), DL385 Gen10 SMB (2.5inch), DL385 Gen10 Solution (2.5inch), DL560 Gen10 for SAP HANA Compute Block (2.5inch)
- HPE ProLiant DL Series: ML350 Gen10 High Performance (2.5inch), ML350 Gen10 SMB (2.5inch), ML350 Gen10 Solution (2.5inch), ML350 Gen10 Special Server (2.5inch)
- HPE Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module (2.5inch), 660 Gen10 Compute Block (2.5inch)
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