Description
Introduction to Solid State Drives
The HPE P20015-K21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive is a high-performance storage solution designed for data centers and enterprise environments. This drive utilizes the NVMe interface, providing faster data transfer speeds compared to traditional SATA-based SSDs. It also supports the U.3 form factor, allowing for seamless integration into servers and storage systems with U.3 bays.
The drive features a large 960GB capacity, making it ideal for storing large amounts of data. It is also designed for read-intensive workloads, making it ideal for applications such as database queries and content delivery. Additionally, the drive supports the PCI-Express interface, providing a high-bandwidth connection to the system.
The HPE P20015-K21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive offers fast, reliable storage for demanding enterprise environments, making it an ideal solution for businesses looking to improve the performance of their data center operations.
Scalability and Expansion
Scalability refers to the ability of a system or device to accommodate growth and changes in the future. The HPE P20015-K21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive is highly scalable, as it can be easily upgraded or expanded with additional storage space as needed. This drive has a large capacity of 960GB and supports the NVMe interface, which provides high data transfer rates and low latency.
Expansion refers to the ability to add additional components or upgrades to a system. The HPE P20015-K21 960GB NVMe U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive can be easily expanded by adding additional drives in a RAID configuration, allowing for increased storage capacity and improved data reliability. This drive is also designed to support the PCI-Express interface, which provides fast and efficient data transfer, making it ideal for use in expanding or upgrading high-performance computing systems.
Benefits of Using a NVMe SSD
U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive
A NVMe U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive, such as the HPE P20015-K21 960GB, offers several benefits to users compared to traditional storage solutions. Some of the benefits include:
- Faster Data Transfer Speeds: NVMe drives are designed to handle large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. With read speeds of up to 3GB/s, the HPE P20015-K21 can transfer data faster than traditional hard drives, which are limited to 600MB/s. This results in faster boot times, improved application loading times, and improved overall system performance.
- Lower Latency: NVMe drives have lower latency compared to traditional hard drives. Latency refers to the amount of time it takes for the drive to respond to a request for data. With lower latency, users will experience quicker access times and faster data retrieval.
- Increased Reliability: NVMe drives have a more robust design, which makes them more reliable than traditional hard drives. The lack of moving parts also means that they are less prone to physical damage, which can result in data loss.
- Increased Capacity: NVMe drives offer higher storage capacities compared to traditional hard drives. The HPE P20015-K21 has a capacity of 960GB, which provides ample space for storing large files, videos, and other data.
- Improved Energy Efficiency: NVMe drives use less power compared to traditional hard drives. This results in lower energy consumption, which can reduce energy costs and improve the overall energy efficiency of a system.
Using a NVMe U.3 PCI-Express Read Intensive Solid State Drive like the HPE P20015-K21 provides users with improved performance, increased reliability, and greater energy efficiency compared to traditional storage solutions.
General Information
- Manufacturer : HPE
- MPN : P20015-K21
- Spare Part Number: P20764-001
- Type : Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- SSD Type : NVMe
- SKU: P20015-K21
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