HPE PM1735 6.40 TB NVMe MU SSD — 2.5\" U.3 PCIe 4.0 Internal

The HPE PM1735 6.40 TB Solid State Drive is an enterprise-class Mixed Use (MU) NVMe SSD engineered to power data centers with the performance, reliability, and efficiency required for today’s most demanding workloads. Built for Big Data analytics, cloud computing, virtualization, database applications, and business intelligence, this drive delivers the speed to accelerate complex pipelines, the consistency to meet service-level agreements, and the durability to run continuously in high-demand environments. Whether you are modernizing a legacy storage tier or deploying a new, hyper-converged infrastructure, the PM1735 MU SSD is designed to help organizations extract faster insights from their data while simplifying management and improving overall system responsiveness.

Designed to support analytics at scale and workloads that demand low latency, the PM1735 MU leverages PCIe 4.0 technology to push higher sequential throughput and robust random-access performance. It is optimized for mixed-use patterns, meaning it can handle read-heavy operations common in data warehousing alongside write-intensive tasks typical of ETL processes and virtualized environments. This balance makes it suitable for a broad range of enterprise scenarios—from real-time dashboards and BI reporting to large-scale virtualization platforms and multi-tenant cloud services. The drive’s engineering focuses on delivering sustained performance, so data-intensive applications don’t hit bottlenecks as workloads evolve or scale upward.

Administrators appreciate the PM1735 MU SSD for its ability to slot into standard data-center hardware with minimal disruption. The 2.5-inch form factor uses the U.3 interface (SFF-8639), aligning with modern server backplanes and drive trays and enabling easy integration into existing fleets. The MU designation signals endurance and reliability built for mixed access patterns, offering predictable performance across diverse workloads without requiring separate storage tiers for different applications. This versatility is particularly valuable in consolidated environments, where IT teams aim to reduce footprint while preserving or increasing data-processing throughput. In addition, the drive’s firmware and controller design prioritize power efficiency and thermal stability, helping to maintain steady performance in dense racks and hot data centers where energy and cooling considerations are ongoing concerns.

With enterprise-grade protection and management features, the PM1735 MU SSD supports robust data integrity throughout its operational life. It is designed to operate in 24/7 environments, delivering consistent latency and dependable operation even under sustained load. For organizations pursuing data governance and reliability, the drive’s architecture helps minimize downtime and enables smoother disaster recovery planning, while integration with NVMe-management tools supports proactive monitoring, firmware updates, and health reporting. This combination of performance, reliability, and manageability helps IT teams accelerate modernization initiatives, reduce time-to-value for analytics projects, and improve the efficiency of virtualized and cloud-native workloads.

As part of HPE’s broader NVMe storage portfolio, the PM1735 MU SSD is tailored for data centers that demand a balance of speed, endurance, and cost efficiency. It enables businesses to deploy more workloads on a single, fast storage tier, simplify capacity planning, and improve the overall use of server resources. In practice, organizations can streamline data ingestion, accelerate analytics pipelines, shorten report generation times, and deliver quicker insights to decision-makers. Additionally, the drive’s consistent performance under mixed workloads supports smoother database operations, faster cache and index updates, and more responsive analytics dashboards—key benefits when optimizing for competitive advantage in data-driven markets.

• Extreme performance for mixed-use workloads — With PCIe 4.0 x4 and NVMe architecture, the PM1735 MU SSD delivers high throughput and low latency across mixed-use workloads. Its design targets sustained read/write throughput and strong IOPS, enabling faster data access for analytics, databases, BI, virtualization, and cloud-native applications. This translates to quicker ETL cycles, accelerated query processing, and more responsive virtual machines, supporting real-time analytics and interactive dashboards at scale. The drive maintains performance under heavy competition for I/O, reducing the risk of cascading bottlenecks in busy data centers.
• Enterprise reliability for nonstop operations — Built for 24/7 environments, the PM1735 MU SSD emphasizes data integrity, fault-tolerant operation, and protection features that help minimize downtime in mission-critical deployments. Its robust endurance profile and error-detection capabilities contribute to dependable storage for virtualization hosts, analytics clusters, and cloud platforms. This reliability supports predictable service levels and reduces the need for frequent disk replacements or emergency maintenance windows, which can disrupt service delivery and analytics timeliness.
• Efficient design to lower total cost of ownership — The MU SSD incorporates power-management innovations and wear-leveling strategies that optimize energy consumption and extend drive longevity. By delivering efficient operation in dense server racks, it helps reduce cooling demands and energy bills, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership over the lifecycle of the data center. Fewer drive replacements and stable performance also cut operational expenses related to maintenance, monitoring, and spare-part inventories.
• Flexible form factor for modern data centers — The 2.5-inch internal drive in a U.3 (SFF-8639) package aligns with contemporary server backplanes and storage arrays, enabling straightforward integration into existing hardware ecosystems. Whether deployed in traditional rack servers, blade servers, storage enclosures, or hyper-converged configurations, the PM1735 MU SSD fits in where NVMe storage performance is needed. Its compatibility with standard enterprise backplanes helps IT teams standardize across platforms, reducing complexity and improving deployment speed.
• Optimized for data-intensive workloads — From large-scale data analytics to cloud workloads and virtualization, this drive is engineered to handle heavy read/write cycles with consistent latency. It supports fast data ingest, efficient indexing, and rapid query results, enabling more timely business insights. The PM1735 MU SSD integrates with enterprise-grade management tools to monitor health, firmware status, and lifetime wear, assisting administrators in planning capacity and maintaining system health across clusters and data centers.

Technical Details of HPE PM1735 6.40 TB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 6.40 TB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal drive, U.3 (SFF-8639)
• Workload Profile: Mixed Use (MU) — optimized for mixed enterprise workloads
• Compatibility: Designed for deployment in servers and storage backplanes that support NVMe MU drives via U.3

How to install HPE PM1735 6.40 TB Solid State Drive

• Power down the server and disconnect all power sources. Ground yourself to prevent electrostatic discharge.
• Open the server chassis and locate the appropriate 2.5-inch drive bay or U.3 backplane slot compatible with NVMe MU drives.
• Remove the existing drive carrier or backplane module if necessary and align the PM1735 MU SSD with the connector interface, ensuring proper seating.
• Secure the drive in the carrier or bay with screws as required and reattach any backplane cables or connectors per the server’s design.
• Power on the system, enter BIOS/UEFI to confirm the new drive is detected, then initialize and format the drive within the operating system or storage management software as needed.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the HPE PM1735 6.40 TB MU SSD? It is an enterprise-class mixed-use NVMe solid-state drive designed for demanding workloads, offering high performance, reliability, and efficiency in a 2.5-inch U.3 form factor.
• What workloads is MU best suited for? Mixed-use workloads such as big data analytics, cloud computing, virtualization, BI, and database applications, where a balance of read and write performance is valuable across diverse access patterns.
• How do I install it? Use a standard procedure for NVMe MU drives: power down the server, fit the drive into a compatible 2.5-inch bay or U.3 backplane, connect as required, power up, and initialize in the OS or storage management tool.
• Is the PM1735 compatible with all servers? Compatibility depends on the server’s backplane and NVMe support. It requires a U.3-compatible interface or an appropriate adapter/backplane that supports NVMe MU drives.
• What warranty applies? Warranty terms vary by region and reseller. Check the product listing and local HP/HPE support resources for current warranty coverage and service options.