Description
Introduction to Solid State Drives
The HPE P20015-H21 is a 960GB NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) solid state drive (SSD) designed for use in enterprise storage systems. It features a U.3 interface and PCI-Express (PCIe) connectivity, providing high-speed data transfer and low latency.
This SSD is optimized for read-intensive workloads, meaning it is designed to handle large amounts of data being read from the drive. This makes it a good choice for applications that require fast and efficient access to data, such as data analytics, online transaction processing (OLTP), and content delivery networks (CDN).
The HPE P20015-H21 is also built with reliability and durability in mind. It features enterprise-class error correction and protection technologies, as well as a durable design that can withstand the rigors of 24/7 operation.
The HPE P20015-H21 is a high-performance and reliable NVMe SSD designed for read-intensive workloads in enterprise storage systems.
Facilities of PCI-Express
The PCI-Express (PCIe) is a high-speed computer interface standard used for attaching components to a computer’s motherboard. It is commonly used for connecting graphics cards, sound cards, and solid state drives (SSD) to the computer.
Facilities of PCI-Express include:
- High-Speed Data Transfer: The PCIe standard supports high-speed data transfer rates, up to 8 GT/s (gigatransfers per second). This allows for faster data transfer between the computer and connected components.
- Multiple Lanes: The PCIe standard supports multiple lanes, allowing for multiple streams of data to be transmitted simultaneously. This increases the overall data transfer rate and reduces the overall latency.
- Low Latency: The PCIe standard has low latency, reducing the amount of time it takes for data to be transmitted from one component to another. This is particularly important for high-speed data transfer applications, such as video and audio streaming.
- Hot-Plug Support: The PCIe standard supports hot-plugging, allowing components to be added or removed from the computer without having to power down the system.
- Scalability: The PCIe standard is scalable, allowing for different numbers of lanes to be used, depending on the required data transfer rate. This allows for flexibility in choosing components and configuring a system for optimal performance.
The PCIe standard provides a high-speed, low-latency, and scalable interface for connecting components to a computer. This allows for faster data transfer, reduced latency, and improved overall system performance.
Quality of Service
Quality of Service (QoS) refers to the ability of a storage device, such as the HPE P20015-H21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive, to consistently deliver a certain level of performance, despite varying levels of input/output (I/O) demand. In other words, QoS ensures that the drive can consistently deliver fast read performance, even when multiple applications and processes are accessing the drive simultaneously.
This is achieved through various technologies such as low-latency queuing, improved error handling, and enhanced data management algorithms. These technologies work together to prioritize I/O requests and allocate resources efficiently, ensuring that the most critical requests receive the fastest response times.
In the case of the HPE P20015-H21 drive, it is designed for read-intensive workloads, meaning that it is optimized for applications that require high-speed read performance, such as database management and content delivery. The drive’s QoS capabilities ensure that these critical read operations are completed quickly and consistently, even in a high-demand environment.
General Information
- Manufacturer : HPE
- MPN : P20015-H21
- Spare Part Number: P20764-001
- Type : Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- SSD Type : NVMe
- SKU: P20015-H21
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
