HPE P04539-B21 6.4TB SAS 12GBPS SSD Mixed Use Internal SC Refurbished

Product Overview of the HPE P04539-B21 6.4TB SAS 12GBPS SSD

The HPE P04539-B21 is a high-capacity Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for server applications. It offers 6.4 Terabytes (TB) of storage space and utilizes the Serial-Attached SCSI-SAS interface, providing reliable and high-speed data transfer. This SSD is equipped with 12 Gigabytes Per Second (GBPS) transfer rate and features Digitally Signed Firmware for enhanced security. Its SAS interface enables seamless integration with servers and ensures efficient data transfer rates. With a transfer rate of 12GBPS, it provides high-speed performance, optimizing server operations.

The HPE P04539-B21 SSD offers a considerable storage capacity of 6.4 terabytes. This ample storage space is beneficial for servers handling large amounts of data, such as databases, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing tasks.

The SSD utilizes the Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for data transfer. SAS is a high-speed interface commonly used in enterprise environments due to its reliability and performance. It allows for fast and efficient communication between the SSD and the server, facilitating quick data access and transfer.

The HPE P04539-B21 SSD boasts a high data transfer rate of 12 Gigabytes per second (GBPS). This fast transfer speed ensures rapid access to stored data, reducing latency and improving overall system performance. It is particularly advantageous for applications requiring real-time data processing and high-speed data transfers.

The SSD comes equipped with a Smart Carrier (SC) design. The Smart Carrier is a component that facilitates the installation and maintenance of the SSD within the server environment. It is designed to be user-friendly, allowing for easy insertion and removal of the drive without requiring extensive technical expertise. The Smart Carrier design streamlines the deployment and management of the SSD, reducing downtime and simplifying system maintenance tasks.

The HPE P04539-B21 SSD is classified as a Mixed-use drive. Mixed Use drives are optimized for workloads that involve a combination of read and write operations. These drives strike a balance between performance and endurance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, including databases, virtualization, and content delivery networks (CDNs). The Mixed Use classification indicates that the SSD is capable of handling varying workloads efficiently, providing consistent performance and reliability.

The SSD features a Small Form Factor (SFF) design, with dimensions of 2.5 inches. The compact form factor makes it compatible with modern server configurations that prioritize space efficiency and density. SFF drives are ideal for densely packed server environments where maximizing storage capacity within limited physical space is essential. The 2.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of server chassis and mounting options, offering flexibility in deployment and scalability.

As an internal solid-state drive specifically designed for servers, the HPE P04539-B21 SSD meets the demanding requirements of enterprise-level computing environments. Servers play a critical role in data centers, handling tasks such as data storage, processing, and network management. The SSD's high capacity, performance, and reliability make it well-suited for use in servers, enabling efficient data storage and retrieval, improving application responsiveness, and enhancing overall system performance.

Digitally signed firmware refers to the process of using digital signature technology to ensure the authenticity and integrity of the firmware that is installed on the HPE P04539-B21 6.4TB SAS 12GBPS SSD. The firmware is the low-level software that controls the device's functions and features.

When a firmware update is released, it is digitally signed by the manufacturer, HPE, using a unique digital signature. This signature acts as a seal of authenticity, ensuring that the firmware has not been tampered with or modified in any way. When the firmware is installed on the device, it is verified against the digital signature to ensure that it is the genuine, unmodified version released by HPE.

The benefit of digitally signed firmware is that it provides an additional layer of security and protection against malicious firmware updates or unauthorized modifications. It also helps to ensure that the device is running the most up-to-date and secure firmware, which can improve performance and security. So it ensures that only authorized firmware updates are installed, protecting the device from potential vulnerabilities or malware.

The HPE P04539-B21 SSD is ideally suited for various enterprise applications that demand high-performance storage solutions. Some common use cases include:

• Database Servers: In database server environments, the HPE P04539-B21 SSD can significantly enhance database performance by accelerating data access and retrieval processes. Its high-speed SAS interface ensures rapid transaction processing and minimal latency, resulting in improved overall system responsiveness.
• Virtualization Platforms: Virtualized environments rely heavily on storage performance to ensure smooth operation and efficient resource allocation. The HPE P04539-B21 SSD is well-equipped to handle the demanding storage requirements of virtualization platforms, enabling seamless virtual machine deployment, migration, and management.
• Big Data Analytics: Big data analytics platforms require storage solutions capable of handling massive datasets and performing complex data processing tasks. The high capacity and fast data transfer rate of the HPE P04539-B21 SSD it an ideal choice for big data analytics applications, enabling organizations to derive valuable insights from their data.
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Content delivery networks rely on fast and reliable storage infrastructure to deliver content to end-users across the globe. The HPE P04539-B21 SSD can help improve the performance and scalability of CDN platforms by providing high-speed storage access and reducing latency, resulting in a better user experience.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): HPC environments require storage solutions capable of supporting compute-intensive workloads and handling massive datasets with ease. The HPE P04539-B21 SSD excels in HPC applications, delivering the high throughput and low latency required for complex scientific simulations, modeling, and data analysis tasks.

HPE P04539-B21 is a high-performance storage solution that is designed for businesses or organizations that require fast data access and retrieval. The device uses SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) technology to connect to a server or storage system, which provides a high-speed data transfer rate of 12GBps. Additionally, the device has a capacity of 6.4TB, which means it can store a large amount of data. The device also uses SSD (solid-state drive) technology, which means it does not have any moving parts and is more reliable and durable compared to traditional hard disk drives. With its high-speed data transfer rate and large storage capacity, the HPE P04539-B21 is an ideal solution for businesses that require high-performance storage for their critical data.

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Model Number or SKU# P04539-B21
• Product Type: Solid State Drive

Technical Information for SAS 12GBPS Solid State Drive

• Device Capacity: 6.4 TB
• Interface: SAS 12GBPS
• Form Factor: 2.5 Inch SFF
• NAND Flash Memory Type: Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
• Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware
• Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier

• Lifetime Writes: 35040
• Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 3
• Drive Transfer Rate (external): 12 GB/Sec
• Internal Data Rate (Read): 1075 MBPS
• Internal Data Rate (Write): 1030 MBPS
• Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 113000
• Max Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 165000@Q32
• Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 105000
• Max Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 108000@16

• Idle Time: 5.00 Watt
• Random Read: 6.20 Watt
• Random Write: 6.20 Watt
• Sequential Read: 8.56 Watt
• Sequential Write: 8.56 Watt
• Random Read/Write: 5.90 Watt
• Maximum: 8.56 Watt

Compatibility Information

HPE ProLiant DL Series

• DL325 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• DL325 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• DL325 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL325 Gen10 SMB Solution (2.5 Inch)
• DL360 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• DL360 Gen10 Base (2.5 Inch)
• DL360 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• DL360 Gen10 High Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL360 Gen10 Low (2.5 Inch)
• DL360 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL360 Gen10 Solution (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen10 Base (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen10 High Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen10 Solution (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen9 Scale-up SAP HANA Tailored Datacenter Integration Compute Block (2.5 Inch)
• DL380 Gen9 Special (2.5 Inch)
• DL385 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• DL385 Gen10 Base (2.5 Inch)
• DL385 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• DL385 Gen10 High-Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL385 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL385 Gen10 Solution (2.5 Inch)
• DL560 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• DL560 Gen10 Base (2.5 Inch)
• DL560 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• DL560 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)
• DL580 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• DL580 Gen10 Base (2.5 Inch)
• DL580 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• DL580 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)

HPE ProLiant ML Series

• ML110 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• ML110 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• ML110 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)
• ML110 Gen10 Solution (2.5 Inch)
• ML350 Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• ML350 Gen10 Base (2.5 Inch)
• ML350 Gen10 Entry (2.5 Inch)
• ML350 Gen10 Performance (2.5 Inch)
• ML350 Gen10 Solution (2.5 Inch)
• ML350 Gen10 Sub-Entry (2.5 Inch)

HPE ProLiant XL Series

• XL170r Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• XL190r Gen10 (2.5 Inch)
• XL270d Gen10 (2.5 Inch)

HPE Synergy

• 480 Gen10 Base Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 480 Gen10 Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 480 Gen10 Entry Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 480 Gen10 Performance Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 480 Gen10 Premium Backplane Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 480 Gen10 Standard BackPlane Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 480 Gen10 w/o Drives Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 660 Gen10 Base Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 660 Gen10 Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 660 Gen10 Entry Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 660 Gen10 Performance Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 660 Gen10 Premium Compute Module (2.5 Inch)
• 680 Gen9 4S-EX Compute Module (2.5 Inch)

In summary, the HPE P04539-B21 6.4TB SAS SSD offers high-performance storage solutions for server environments, combining reliability, security, and scalability. With its SAS interface, Digitally Signed Firmware, and Smart Carrier design, it delivers exceptional performance and ease of integration. Whether deployed in data centers, enterprise servers, or cloud environments, the HPE P04539-B21 SSD meets the demanding requirements of modern IT infrastructures, making it a valuable asset for businesses seeking efficient and reliable storage solutions.