HPE 6.40 TB Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal, U.3 PCIe NVMe 4.0, Mixed Use

The HPE 6.40 TB Solid State Drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade solution engineered for demanding mixed-use workloads. Built on the latest PCIe NVMe 4.0 technology and designed for U.3 backplanes, this 2.5" internal SSD delivers the speed, reliability, and efficiency needed to accelerate data centers, cloud platforms, and analytics-driven environments. It is optimized to handle large-scale data analytics, real-time business intelligence, database applications, and other data-intensive workloads with ease, enabling faster decision-making and superior service levels across your IT ecosystem.

• High-performance storage for data-intensive workloads: PCIe NVMe 4.0 delivers exceptional sequential and random I/O speeds, enabling rapid data access, faster query responses, and accelerated analytics across big data and cloud platforms.
• Massive capacity in a 2.5" form factor: 6.40 TB of usable storage on a compact drive enables consolidation of workloads, reduces rack footprint, and simplifies capacity planning in dense data-center environments.
• Mixed-use enterprise endurance: Built to support a mix of read-heavy and write-intensive operations, this SSD provides robust durability and reliable performance under multi-tenant, multi-workload conditions common in modern enterprises.
• U.3 compatibility for flexible deployment: The drive is designed to integrate with U.3 backplanes and sophisticated storage ecosystems, offering versatile installation in servers, storage arrays, and multi-vendor infrastructures.
• Efficient operation and reliability: Advanced power management and thermal handling help maintain steady performance, reduce downtime, and extend the lifespan of your storage hardware in data-center environments.

Technical Details of HPE 6.40 TB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 6.40 TB
• Form factor: 2.5" internal
• Interface: PCIe NVMe 4.0, U.3 compatible
• Workload profile: Mixed Use (designed for diverse enterprise applications, from analytics to transactional workloads)
• Target environment: Data centers, cloud infrastructure, enterprise IT ecosystems requiring high-performance, scalable storage

How to install HPE 6.40 TB Solid State Drive

Installing the HPE 6.40 TB Solid State Drive is straightforward in a server or storage array that supports U.3 NVMe drives and PCIe 4.0. Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth deployment and optimal performance:

• Prepare the system: Power down the server or storage chassis, unplug all power sources, and verify that the chassis has an available U.3 NVMe drive slot or backplane compatible with 2.5" NVMe drives.
• Backplane and cabling: Confirm that the backplane or drive cage supports PCIe NVMe 4.0 and offers proper data and power connections for a 2.5" U.3 drive. Obtain any required mounting hardware or screws for solid installation.
• Physical installation: Slide the 2.5" NVMe SSD into the designated drive bay or backplane slot, align connectors, and secure with screws or retention mechanism as specified by the chassis guidelines.
• Power and signal: Reconnect power and data interfaces, ensuring a secure connection to the backplane or PCIe controller. Double-check that the drive is seated correctly and recognized by the system.
• System initialization: Power on the system and enter the server management interface or BIOS/UEFI to confirm that the drive is detected. Initialize and format the drive as needed, configure RAID or storage pools if applicable, and install expected drivers or management software.
• Health monitoring: After installation, enable SMART monitoring and use your server's management tools to track drive health, firmware status, and performance metrics. Plan for firmware updates per HPE guidance to maintain reliability and performance.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this drive? A: The drive has a capacity of 6.40 TB, suitable for consolidating large-scale data for analytics, databases, and cloud workloads.
• Q: Which systems is this drive compatible with? A: It is designed for systems with U.3 NVMe backplanes and PCIe 4.0 support, making it suitable for many enterprise servers, storage arrays, and data-center environments.
• Q: What workloads is the HPE 6.40 TB SSD best suited for? A: It excels in mixed-use scenarios, including big data analytics, cloud computing, high-performance compute, business intelligence, and database applications, as well as other demanding enterprise workloads.
• Q: Is the drive hot-swappable? A: Hot-swap support depends on the server chassis and backplane configuration. In compatible systems designed for hot-swappable NVMe drives, this drive can be swapped without powering down the entire system; consult your hardware vendor’s guidelines for precise capabilities.
• Q: How should I monitor the drive’s health and performance? A: Use your data-center management tools and NVMe SMART monitoring to track health, wear, latency, and throughput. Keep firmware up to date according to HPE recommendations to ensure reliability and peak performance.