
Cray CLS 7.68TB NVMex4 RI SFF U.2 WC SSD
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Cray CLS 7.68TB NVMex4 RI SFF U.2 WC SSD.
Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap. Capacity: 7.68 TB. Form Factor: 2.5" SFF. Interface: U.2 PCIe x4 (NVMe). Height: 1.5 cm. Drive Class: Read Intensive. Interfaces: PCI Express x4 U.2 (NVMe). Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 7.68 TB
Highlights
- 7.68 TB read-intensive storage capacity
- PCI Express x4 U.2 NVMe interface
- 2.5" small form factor hot-swap drive
- Engineered for Cray ClusterStor E1000 systems
- Supplied complete with drive carrier
General
- Device Type
- Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity
- 7.68 TB
- Form Factor
- 2.5" SFF
- Interface
- U.2 PCIe x4 (NVMe)
- Height
- 1.5 cm
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- Cray ClusterStor E1000
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- PCI Express x4 U.2 (NVMe)
- Compatible Bay
- 2.5" SFF
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 1 year
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- Carrier
Performance
- Drive Class
- Read Intensive
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The HPE Cray CLS 7.68TB NVMe U.2 SSD is a hot-swap enterprise solid state drive engineered specifically for Cray ClusterStor E1000 storage systems. Built in a 2.5-inch small form factor with a high-bandwidth PCIe x4 interface, it is intended for enterprise and HPC environments running demanding read-intensive data workloads.
Frequently asked questions
Which storage system is this SSD designed for?
- This drive is specifically designed for the Cray ClusterStor E1000 storage platform. It installs into standard 2.5-inch SFF hot-swap bays using the included carrier.
What workloads is a read-intensive SSD best for?
- Read-intensive (RI) solid state drives are optimised for environments where data is read far more frequently than written. They are well suited for high-performance computing data analysis, read caching, and reference data access.
Does this drive include a warranty in South Africa?
- Yes, this drive comes with a 1-year limited warranty. Orders placed via Server Hub are backed by local support within South Africa.