HPE 5.80 TB 2.5" SAS Read Intensive SSD

Powerful, high-capacity, and energy-conscious, the HPE 5.80 TB SAS Read Intensive SSD is engineered to maximize performance in storage arrays and data-center workloads. This 2.5-inch internal drive blends enterprise-grade reliability with efficient power usage, delivering robust read throughput, consistent latency, and scalable capacity for growing databases, virtualization, backups, and archival storage. Built for Read Intensive use cases, it is a smart choice for organizations seeking to accelerate read-heavy tasks while reducing total cost of ownership. With 5.80 TB of storage, you can consolidate datasets, accelerate analytics pipelines, and improve response times across critical applications without frequent hardware refreshes.

• Massive 5.80 TB capacity for dense data storage, archival backups, virtual machine images, and large-scale databases, enabling you to expand data repositories without constant hardware refreshes.
• SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput and low-latency data access in storage arrays, enabling faster read operations and smoother performance for read-heavy workloads across databases, analytics, and content repositories.
• 2.5-inch internal form factor offers broad compatibility with modern servers, backplanes, and storage arrays, making it easy to upgrade existing infrastructure without chassis changes or added complexity.
• Read Intensive workload optimization provides consistent read performance, reduced tail latency, and steady IOPS for database caches, analytics pipelines, streaming workloads, and enterprise content delivery.
• Energy-efficient design reduces power consumption and cooling needs, boosting reliability and lowering total cost of ownership in data centers that run continuous, read-dominant workloads.

Technical Details of HPE 5.80 TB SAS Read Intensive SSD

• Capacity: 5.80 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5" internal
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Drive Type: Enterprise-grade Solid State Drive (Read Intensive)
• Workload Profile: Read Intensive
• Compatibility: Designed for use in storage arrays and servers that support 2.5" SAS SSDs
• Reliability and Power: Energy-efficient design with quality firmware to support data integrity and steady performance under heavy read activity

How to install HPE 5.80 TB SAS Read Intensive SSD

• Power down the server or storage array and disconnect all power sources before handling the drive.
• Open the chassis and locate the appropriate 2.5" drive bays or hot-swappable sleds compatible with SAS backplanes.
• Prepare the drive sled or carrier, align the drive’s connector edge with the backplane, and slide the 2.5" SSD into the slot until securely seated.
• Secure the drive with mounting screws or the drive tray’s latching mechanism as required by your chassis or backplane.
• Connect the SAS data and power cables to the backplane, ensuring proper seating and cable routing to avoid obstruction or interference.
• Power on the system and enter your storage management software or RAID controller utility to detect the new drive, initialize if needed, and configure it into a suitable pool, array, or volume.
• Format the new storage as required by the operating system or storage software, assign a drive letter or mount point, and begin provisioning capacity for applications and databases.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does the HPE 5.80 TB SAS Read Intensive SSD provide?
  A: It provides 5.80 TB of storage in a 2.5" internal form factor with a SAS 12 Gb/s interface, optimized for read-heavy workloads.
• Q: Is this drive suitable for read-intensive workloads?
  A: Yes. It is specifically designed for Read Intensive use cases, delivering strong read throughput, reliable performance, and endurance for read-dominated databases, caches, and analytics workloads.
• Q: What interface does it use?
  A: The drive uses a SAS 12 Gb/s interface, compatible with standard enterprise storage backplanes and controllers that support 2.5" SAS SSDs.
• Q: What is the form factor?
  A: The drive is a 2.5-inch internal SSD, suitable for typical server trays, drive bays, and hot-swap backplanes.
• Q: Can this drive be used in a hot-swappable configuration?
  A: In most enterprise storage environments, hot-swapping is supported when using compatible backplanes and drive trays. Always refer to your enclosure’s documentation for hot-swap capabilities.