Description
HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) Read Intensive
Engineered for enterprise-grade speed, reliability, and efficiency, the HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive delivers outstanding performance for data-intensive workloads. This 2.5-inch internal SSD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600) and is optimized for read-intensive operations, making it an ideal choice for big data analytics, cloud infrastructure, active archiving, database applications, and data warehousing. Designed to accelerate IOPS and reduce latency, it helps organizations achieve faster business results with lower total cost of ownership. Whether you are upgrading an existing server group or building a high-density storage array, this HPE SSD provides consistent performance, predictable reliability, and energy-efficient operation that modern data centers demand.
- High-performance, low-latency storage for demanding workloads: This Read Intensive (RI) solid-state drive is engineered to boost IOPS in environments that require rapid data access, such as real-time analytics, transactional databases, and high-concurrency cloud services. By delivering fast random read performance and strong sequential throughput, it helps applications respond more quickly, enabling faster query results, smoother virtualization, and snappier database operations. Its enterprise-grade reliability reduces stutter and bottlenecks during peak processing times, ensuring consistent performance under load.
- Designed for enterprise reliability and efficiency: Built with endurance and wear-leveling optimizations, the HPE RI SSD minimizes long-term degradation and provides steady performance over a longer lifespan. This translates into fewer drive replacements, lower maintenance costs, and improved serviceability in data centers that demand 24/7 availability. In addition, the drive’s power management features help lower heat generation and energy consumption, contributing to cooler rack environments and better overall efficiency in dense deployments.
- 2.5-inch form factor for flexible deployment: The compact 2.5-inch drive size fits a wide range of servers, workstations, and storage systems, enabling easy upgrades within existing enclosures. With a standard SATA interface, it integrates smoothly with most enterprise controllers and backplanes that support 2.5-inch SSDs, allowing for straightforward hot-swap or maintenance-driven replacements in compatible environments. This form factor also supports high-density configurations, enabling more drives per chassis and greater aggregate capacity per server.
- Optimized for data-heavy workloads across multiple use cases: Ideal for big data analytics, cloud computing, active archiving, database applications, and data warehousing, this HPE SSD helps organizations pull insights faster and store more information efficiently. Its read-oriented design makes it particularly well-suited for index-heavy databases, reporting systems, and analytics pipelines where reads dominate the I/O profile. When paired with a capable RAID controller or storage stack, it can deliver impressive throughput and dependable performance consistency.
- Seamless integration with enterprise ecosystems and support: HPE drives are designed to harmonize with enterprise-grade hardware and management software, providing straightforward integration with supported servers and storage solutions. By leveraging standard interfaces and familiar management tools, IT teams can monitor health, performance, and firmware updates with confidence. This compatibility simplifies deployment, reduces risk during upgrades, and helps maintain a predictable maintenance cadence aligned with organizational SLAs.
Technical Details of HPE 3.84 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Read Intensive
- Capacity: 3.84 TB
- Form factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600)
- Drive type: Read Intensive (RI) enterprise SSD
- Intended use: Mixed-use enterprise storage with emphasis on read-heavy workloads such as analytics, databases, and data warehousing
How to install HPE 3.84 TB SSD
Installing the HPE 3.84 TB SATA 2.5-inch SSD involves preparing your server or storage chassis, selecting the appropriate drive bay, and securely placing the drive into the system. Follow these general steps to ensure a proper installation in supported environments. Always consult your server or storage controller documentation for model-specific guidance and compatibility notes before replacing or upgrading drives.
- Prepare the system: Ensure you have a clean, static-free workspace. Power down the server or place it into a maintenance window if required by your maintenance policy. Disconnect power and cables as needed, following your data center's safety procedures.
- Identify compatible drive bay: Locate a 2.5-inch drive bay in your server or storage enclosure that supports SATA drives. Confirm that the backplane or hot-swap mechanism is compatible with enterprise 2.5-inch SSDs and that there is an available slot for replacement or addition.
- Remove the existing drive (if replacing): If you are upgrading an existing drive, carefully remove the current drive from its bay or hot-swap slot, retaining any necessary screws or retention hardware. Keep track of the bay position for inventory and documentation purposes.
- Install the new drive: Align the new HPE 3.84 TB SSD with the bay guides and slide it into the backplane or drive slot until it seats firmly. If required, secure the drive with screws or latch mechanisms as specified by the chassis design. Ensure the SATA data and power connectors are fully engaged if you are not using a hot-swap backplane.
- Power on and verify: Reconnect cables and power on the system. Enter the server BIOS or RAID/Storage Controller management interface to verify that the drive is detected. Initialize, format, and add the drive to the appropriate storage pool or RAID configuration according to your data management policy. Run a quick SMART check if available to confirm health and readiness for production workloads.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What workloads are best suited for the HPE 3.84 TB Read Intensive SSD?
A: This Read Intensive enterprise SSD excels in read-heavy and mixed workloads such as big data analytics, data warehousing, database querying, and cloud-based applications where high IOPS and low latency are important. It provides strong random read performance, predictable throughput, and reliable endurance to support ongoing analytics pipelines, reporting, and index-driven operations.
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Q: Is this drive compatible with most 2.5-inch SATA backplanes and servers?
A: Yes. The 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA interface makes it compatible with a wide range of enterprise servers and storage controllers that support 2.5-inch drives. Always verify compatibility with your server model, controller firmware, and backplane specifications before purchasing to ensure seamless installation and supported operating modes.
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Q: What is the advantage of choosing a Read Intensive SSD over a capacity-optimized or write-intensive model?
A: Read Intensive SSDs are optimized to deliver high read performance and low latency for workloads with frequent read operations, such as analytical queries and catalog-intensive databases. They typically offer excellent sustained read throughput and durable reliability for read-dominant profiles, while still providing ample total capacity for large datasets.
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Q: How should I plan for firmware updates and ongoing maintenance?
A: Regular firmware updates from HPE or your storage controller vendor help ensure compatibility, reliability, and performance improvements. Schedule maintenance windows according to your change management policy, back up critical data beforehand, and verify the drive health after firmware upgrades using the management tools provided with your server or RAID controller.
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Q: What warranty and support options are typically available for HPE enterprise SSDs?
A: Enterprise-grade SSDs from HPE are usually covered by the standard vendor warranty and support plans. Availability and terms can vary by region and reseller, so check the specific warranty period, replacement service level, and support options on your purchase page or with your HPE account representative.
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