
HPE 3.84TB NVMe RI BC U.2 P5520 SSD
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HPE 3.84TB NVMe RI BC U.2 P5520 SSD.
Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap. Capacity: 3.84 TB. Form Factor: 2.5" SFF. Interface: U.2 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe). Height: 15 mm. Bundled with: HPE Basic Carrier. Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1. SSD Endurance: 7000 TB.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 3.84 TB
Highlights
- 3.84 TB storage capacity in a 2.5-inch SFF 15 mm form factor
- High-speed U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface
- Read-intensive endurance rated at 1 DWPD and 7000 TB written
- 4KB random performance up to 215000 IOPS read and 205000 IOPS write
- Supplied with HPE Basic Carrier for hot-swap installation
- Compatible with select HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus server models
Power
- Power Consumption
- 13.39 Watt (maximum)
General
- Device Type
- Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity
- 3.84 TB
- Form Factor
- 2.5" SFF
- Interface
- U.2 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
- Height
- 15 mm
- Bundled with
- HPE Basic Carrier
Compatibility Information
- Designed For
- HPE ProLiant DL345 Gen10 Plus (2.5"), DL360 Gen10 Plus (2.5"), DL365 Gen10 Plus (2.5"), DL380 Gen10 Plus (2.5"), DL385 Gen10 Plus (2.5")
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x U.2 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
- Compatible Bay
- 2.5" SFF
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 3 years
Performance
- Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)
- 1
- SSD Endurance
- 7000 TB
- Drive Class
- Read Intensive, High Performance
- 4KB Random Read
- 215000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write
- 205000 IOPS
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The HPE 3.84TB NVMe Read Intensive U.2 P5520 SSD is a high-performance 2.5-inch small form factor hot-swap solid state drive designed for read-heavy enterprise server workloads. Engineered for compatible HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus servers with U.2 PCIe 4.0 interfaces, it provides rapid data access, a 1 DWPD endurance rating, and comes pre-fitted in an HPE Basic Carrier.
Frequently asked questions
What servers are compatible with this HPE 3.84TB NVMe SSD?
- This drive is designed specifically for 2.5-inch HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus systems, including the DL345, DL360, DL365, DL380, and DL385 models. It connects via a U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface and includes an HPE Basic Carrier for easy bay installation.
What workloads is this read-intensive NVMe drive suited for?
- With a 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) endurance rating and up to 215000 IOPS random read performance, it is optimised for read-heavy operations. It excels in environments such as web hosting, caching, read-centric databases, and enterprise data analytics.
Does the HPE 3.84TB NVMe SSD come with a warranty?
- Yes, it includes a 3-year limited warranty supported locally in South Africa through Server Hub. This ensures reliable hardware replacement and support for your enterprise infrastructure.