HPE 3.20 TB Solid State Drive – 2.5" Internal U.3 PCIe NVMe x4 (Mixed Use)

The HPE 3.20 TB Solid State Drive is built to power demanding enterprise environments with blazing NVMe performance in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. Engineered for mixed-use workloads, this drive combines high throughput, low latency, and robust reliability to accelerate data analytics, cloud services, virtualization, databases, and real-time BI. Designed for data centers and enterprise deployments, it delivers the durability and efficiency needed to support modern workloads while helping to lower total cost of ownership through better power efficiency and space utilization. Whether you’re upgrading existing arrays or deploying new cloud-capable infrastructure, this HPE SSD is engineered to maximize throughput, improve I/O response times, and keep data readily accessible when it matters most.

• Blazing NVMe performance for mixed-use workloads: Experience sustained high throughput and ultra-low latency to accelerate data analytics, cloud operations, virtualization, and database transactions.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance: Built for continuous operation in data centers, providing consistent performance under heavy I/O and long-term workload cycles.
• High-capacity 3.20 TB in a compact 2.5" form factor: Large, scalable capacity for dense server configurations, enabling bigger datasets, larger databases, and more virtualized instances per node.
• Efficient power and thermal characteristics: Optimized energy use and thermal management to help reduce cooling costs and extend drive life in dense environments.
• Seamless integration with enterprise ecosystems: Designed for broad compatibility with HPE servers and standard enterprise storage workflows, with robust data protection features and simple deployment.

Technical Details of HPE 3.20 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - U.3 (PCI Express NVMe x4) - Mixed Use

• Capacity: 3.20 TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive
• Interface: PCI Express NVMe x4, U.3
• Type: Mixed-use enterprise solid-state drive suitable for data analytics, cloud, HPC, BI, databases, and virtualization
• Target workloads: Big data analytics, cloud computing, high-performance compute, business intelligence, database applications, and virtualized environments
• Reliability features: Enterprise-grade protection, error detection and correction capabilities, and designed for sustained operation in data-center conditions
• Power and efficiency: Optimized power usage and thermal management to maintain performance while reducing energy costs
• Compatibility: Built to integrate with HPE servers and standard enterprise storage workflows, with ready support for mixed-use deployments

Note on installation and compatibility

Before deployment, verify compatibility with your server or storage backplane, confirm firmware versions are up to date, and align with your data-center standards for NVMe drives. This HPE 3.20 TB SSD is designed for mixed-use workloads and is optimized for environments requiring both performance and reliability. When installed in properly equipped servers, you can expect fast data access, rapid boot and load times, and improved responsiveness for concurrent workloads. Always follow your organization’s change-management procedures when upgrading storage and maintain a regular firmware update cycle to ensure ongoing stability and performance gains.

how to install HPE 3.20 TB Solid State Drive

Follow these general steps to install a 2.5" U.3 NVMe SSD in a compatible server or storage array:

• Power down the system and disconnect all power sources. Ground yourself to prevent static discharge.
• Identify a compatible 2.5" drive bay or NVMe backplane slot that supports U.3 / PCIe NVMe x4 drives. Remove any existing drive caddy or blank, if needed.
• Install the drive into the drive caddy or backplane, ensuring the connector aligns with the backplane interface. Secure the drive with the appropriate screws or locking mechanism.
• Slide or insert the drive assembly into the server or enclosure until it is firmly seated. Ensure the backplane detects the drive as a new device.
• Power on the system and enter the server management interface (for example, iLO/ILO, iDRAC, or server BIOS). Confirm the drive is recognized and correctly enumerated.
• Configure the drive as part of your storage pool or volume, perform any required firmware updates if prompted, and format or initialize the drive according to your storage policy.
• Perform a quick diagnostic or burn-in test to verify stable operation and expected throughput before placing the drive into production workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• What workloads is this drive best suited for? It is designed for mixed-use enterprise workloads, including big data analytics, cloud computing, high-performance compute, business intelligence, database applications, and virtualization. It delivers a balance of high-throughput performance and sustained reliability for data-intensive environments.
• Is this drive compatible with most enterprise servers? The drive uses a 2.5-inch form factor with U.3 PCIe NVMe x4 interface, which is supported by a wide range of HPE servers and other enterprise platforms that offer NVMe U.3 backplanes. Always verify compatibility with your specific server model and firmware requirements.
• What are the key benefits over SATA SSDs? NVMe over PCIe provides significantly higher sequential and random read/write speeds, lower latency, and greater IOPS, which translates to faster data access, quicker application load times, and improved multi-user performance in virtualization and cloud environments.
• How does this drive contribute to data-center efficiency? By combining high performance with efficient power usage and heat management, the drive helps reduce overall energy consumption and cooling requirements in dense rack configurations while delivering reliable service levels.
• What kind of warranty and support can I expect? Enterprise-class SSDs from HPE commonly include multi-year warranty coverage and access to enterprise support resources. Check the warranty terms with your vendor or partner for exact coverage in your region.