HPE PM897 1.92 TB SATA Mixed-Use Enterprise SSD

Experience enterprise-grade performance with the HPE PM897 1.92 TB Solid State Drive. This 2.5-inch internal SATA SSD is engineered for mixed-use workloads that power modern data centers. Whether you’re performing real-time analytics on massive datasets, running cloud services that require steady latency, or maintaining active archives that accumulate terabytes of logs and records, the PM897 delivers consistent throughput, robust reliability, and efficient power consumption. Built for sustained business operations, it helps accelerate data-intensive applications while keeping latency low and service levels high. The drive’s design emphasizes high input/output operations per second (IOPS), strong sequential throughput, and predictable performance under mixed workloads, making it a solid choice for both aggressive analytics and routine database tasks.

Designed with data-driven environments in mind, the PM897 blends capacity, endurance, and efficiency to maximize performance per watt. IT teams rely on it to accelerate database workloads, speed up data warehousing tasks, and support active archiving strategies where fast access to information matters. Its 1.92 TB capacity provides ample space for large datasets and evolving workloads, simplifying storage management and reducing the need for frequent tiering or data migration. The drive is built to integrate smoothly with broad enterprise ecosystems thanks to its 2.5" form factor and SATA (SATA/600) interface, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of servers, storage controllers, and chassis configurations. This combination of capacity, speed, and compatibility makes the PM897 a compelling option for enterprises pursuing faster business results and improved return on investment from their storage infrastructure.

Security and data integrity are important considerations in enterprise storage, and the PM897 is designed to support reliable operation across busy environments. By delivering high IOPS with low latency, it reduces bottlenecks in analytics pipelines, accelerates transactional workloads, and helps ensure timely access to critical information. The drive’s mixed-use profile means it’s optimized for a balance of read-heavy and write-heavy tasks, allowing IT teams to deploy a single solution across a spectrum of applications—from data analytics and cloud computing to databases and data warehousing. In addition, its energy-efficient design helps data centers manage power consumption more effectively, contributing to cooler operation and potentially lower operational costs without compromising on performance. For organizations migrating to flash-based storage or expanding existing all-flash strategies, the PM897 provides a cost-effective upgrade path that preserves compatibility with legacy SATA interfaces while unlocking modern performance gains.

Beyond raw performance, the PM897 is built to simplify management and deployment. Its 2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays in servers and storage enclosures, allowing for straightforward replacement or expansion within existing infrastructure. IT teams can leverage familiar SATA tooling and standard operating system support to initialize, format, and integrate the drive into databases, analytics platforms, and virtualization environments. The drive’s enterprise-focused design supports consistent behavior under mixed workloads, meaning predictable performance when many users or applications access data concurrently. This predictability is crucial for meeting service level agreements (SLAs) and delivering reliable outcomes in environments that run critical workloads around the clock. For organizations that prioritize uptime and efficiency, the PM897 provides a dependable, scalable, and future-ready storage solution that can grow with evolving business needs.

• High performance for mixed workloads: Delivers strong IOPS and low latency to accelerate analytics, database operations, and cloud-based services, helping teams glean faster insights and respond rapidly to changing business conditions.
• Large 1.92 TB capacity: Ample space for expanding datasets, sell-through analytics, and archival data, enabling longer retention and fewer storage‑tier migrations.
• 2.5" SATA (SATA/600) interface: Broad compatibility with a wide range of servers, storage controllers, and enterprise platforms, simplifying integration into existing infrastructures.
• Enterprise reliability for continuous operation: Engineered for durability and consistent performance under sustained workloads, supporting mission-critical applications with steady behavior over time.
• Energy-efficient design for data centers: Optimized for reduced power consumption and cooler operation, helping lower total cost of ownership while maintaining performance per watt.

Technical Details of HPE PM897 1.92 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Mixed Use

• Capacity: 1.92 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5 inches
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Workload profile: Mixed Use
• Recommended usage: Enterprise data analytics, cloud computing, active archiving, database applications, data warehousing

how to install HPE PM897 1.92 TB Solid State Drive

• Power down the server or storage appliance and disconnect from power, following your data center’s safety protocol.
• Open the drive bay or storage enclosure to access an available 2.5" horizontal slot compatible with SATA drives.
• Insert the PM897 into the drive bay, aligning connectors and seating it firmly in place with any required screws or rails.
• Connect the SATA data cable and the power connector to the drive, ensuring secure, snug connections for reliable operation.
• Power on the system and enter the BIOS/UEFI or RAID controller utility to recognize the new drive; configure it as needed for your array, hot spare, or standalone volume.
• Initialize the drive in your operating system’s disk management tool, create partitions, and format with the desired file system to begin using the storage for analytics, databases, or archival workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does the HPE PM897 offer? A: The drive provides 1.92 TB of usable storage space, suitable for large datasets, databases, and active or archival workloads.
• Q: What interface and form factor does it use? A: It uses a 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600) interface, designed for broad compatibility with many servers and storage controllers.
• Q: Is this drive appropriate for mixed-use workloads? A: Yes. The PM897 is specifically described as a Mixed Use enterprise SSD optimized for a balance of read and write workloads, including analytics, cloud services, and databases.
• Q: Can I install this drive in HPE servers and storage solutions? A: The PM897 is designed for enterprise environments and aligns with HPE storage ecosystems. Always confirm compatibility with your exact server model and RAID/controller configuration.
• Q: What benefits does this drive offer for data centers? A: It delivers high IOPS and low latency for faster data access, combined with substantial capacity and energy-efficient operation to support scalable, cost-conscious deployments.