HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS) - Read Intensive

Elevate your data center performance with the HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive, a 2.5-inch internal SAS Read Intensive (RI) SSD engineered for demanding read-heavy workloads. This drive is purpose-built for high IOPS, consistently low latency, and efficient operation in enterprise environments. Whether you’re optimizing read caching, accelerating social media and web servers, or ensuring fast boot and swap operations, this HPE RI SSD delivers the reliability and endurance needed to keep mission-critical services responsive. By combining a robust enterprise architecture with a compact form factor, it fits seamlessly into standard servers and storage enclosures while helping reduce total cost of ownership through improved throughput and energy efficiency. In short, it’s designed to help you unlock faster business results with data-driven performance you can trust.

• Blazing performance for read-intensive workloads: Optimized for high IOPS and low latency, the HPE RI SSD accelerates read-dominant applications, reducing wait times and boosting user-facing response across caching layers, web platforms, and content delivery paths. Its architecture focuses on delivering consistent throughput under mixed read workloads, so you get reliable performance during peak access times.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance: Built for data center reliability, this drive is designed to handle continuous operation with features that protect data integrity and extend lifespan under read-dominant use. Expect robust ECC, wear leveling, and solid error management that help maintain data accuracy and drive longevity in busy environments.
• SAS 12Gb/s interface for fast, scalable storage: Leveraging the 12Gb/s SAS interface, it integrates smoothly with existing SAS backplanes and storage controllers, enabling rapid data transfer and easy scalability within your current infrastructure. The combination of form factor and interface supports streamlined deployment in mixed-drive arrays and enterprise servers.
• 2.5-inch form factor for flexible deployment: The standard 2.5-inch drive size fits a wide range of server bays, hot-swap enclosures, and storage arrays, allowing for straightforward replacement and upgrades without major cabinet redesigns. Its compact footprint helps optimize rack space and cooling in dense data-center configurations.
• Energy efficiency and operational cost benefits: Read-intensive workloads often demand consistent performance without excessive power draw. This HPE RI SSD is engineered to provide efficient operation, helping lower overall energy consumption in data centers while maintaining peak performance to meet service-level objectives.

Technical Details of HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 3.84 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5" Internal
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Drive Type: Read Intensive (RI) Solid State Drive
• CS (Controller) and Architecture: Enterprise-grade design optimized for read-heavy workloads with robust data protection features
• Typical Use Cases: Read caching, social media platforms, web servers, boot and swap volumes, and other read-centric data-center tasks

How to Install HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive

• Prepare the system: Power down the server or storage array and perform proper electrostatic discharge precautions. If you’re working in a hot-swap environment, follow your chassis guidelines for safe removal and insertion of drives.
• Remove or access the drive bay: Open the drive bay or tray mechanism appropriate for your enclosure. If your system uses a hot-swap tray, release the latch and remove the empty slot or backfill with the new RI SSD.
• Insert the SSD into the 2.5" bay: Align the drive with the backplane connector and slide it into the bay until securely seated. Ensure the driving connectors engage fully with the SAS backplane to establish reliable data paths.
• Secure and connect: Fasten any retaining screws or latch mechanisms as required by your chassis. Confirm that power and SAS data cables (or backplane midplane connections) are firmly connected and routed to avoid cable strain.
• Power up and configure: Restore power and boot the system. Use your server BIOS/UEFI or storage controller management utility to recognize the new drive. Initialize, format if needed, and incorporate the RI SSD into your storage pools or software-defined storage configuration following your organization’s standard procedures.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the capacity of this drive? The HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive provides 3.84 terabytes of storage capacity, designed to support substantial read-heavy workloads and caching needs within enterprise environments.
• What interface does it use and is it compatible with my system? It uses a SAS 12 Gb/s interface and a 2.5" internal form factor, making it compatible with most enterprise servers and storage backplanes that support 2.5" SAS drives.
• What workloads is a Read Intensive SSD best suited for? RI SSDs excel in read-dominant scenarios such as read caching, boot and swap operations, social media platforms, and web servers where rapid data retrieval and low latency are critical.
• How does this drive improve data-center efficiency? By delivering high IOPS with lower latency for read operations, the drive accelerates application responsiveness while maintaining energy-efficient operation, which can reduce cooling and power costs in dense data-center deployments.
• Can I use this drive in existing RAID or storage arrays? Yes. The SAS interface and 2.5" form factor support integration into compatible RAID controllers and storage enclosures, enabling you to accelerate read-heavy workloads within your current infrastructure.
• Is this drive suitable for server boot environments? Yes. Its Read Intensive design is advantageous for boot and swap volumes, helping to deliver faster OS load times and improved system responsiveness during boot sequences.