802910-001 HPE 1.92TB 12GBPS 2.5-inch SAS RI SFF ST SSD

HPE 802910-001 1.92TB 12Gbps SAS 2.5-Inch SSD Overview

The HPE 802910-001 1.92TB SAS Solid State Drive delivers exceptional storage performance, optimized for enterprise-grade systems requiring speed, reliability, and high endurance. Designed with a 12Gbps SAS interface, this small form factor (SFF) SSD ensures smooth and efficient data transfer, perfectly suited for mission-critical environments and data-intensive workloads.

Main Specifications and Product Details

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Part Number: 802910-001
• Drive Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Interface Type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Interface Speed: 12Gbps
• Sub-Type: Read Intensive (RI) Enterprise SSD

Technical Performance and Reliability

Built for sustained efficiency, the HPE 802910-001 provides a balance of speed and durability, supporting high IOPS with minimal latency. This model ensures faster data access and optimal throughput, ideal for virtualization, online transaction processing, and cloud computing.

Key Technical Highlights

• Storage Capacity: 1.92TB for large-scale applications
• Maximum Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12Gb/s
• Drive Width: Compact 2.5-inch design for efficient space utilization
• Interface Standard: 12Gb/s SAS ensuring consistent data flow
• Drive Type: Internal with advanced flash memory architecture

Performance Advantages

• Improved boot times and faster data processing
• Enhanced read-intensive workload handling
• Greater data reliability and minimal downtime
• Reduced latency and consistent throughput across workloads
• Optimized for high-performance data center infrastructures

Eco-Friendly and Compliance Certifications

• Compliance Standards: CE, RoHS, WEEE
• Eco-Friendly: Yes, designed with sustainability in mind
• Energy Efficient: Lower power consumption without compromising performance

Compatibility with HPE Servers and Storage Systems

The HPE 802910-001 1.92TB 12Gbps SAS SSD is fully compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers and storage enclosures, ensuring seamless integration and reliable scalability for enterprise environments.

Supported HPE ProLiant Blade Servers (BL Series)

• BL20p (G4), BL45p (G2)
• BL460c (G6, G7), BL465c (G1, G5, G6, G7)
• BL480c, BL620c (G7)
• BL680c (G5, G6, G7), BL685c (G6, G7)
• WS460c (G6, G7)

Supported HPE ProLiant DL Series Servers

• DL1000, DL120 (G6, G7), DL160 (G6, G7)
• DL160se (G6, G7), DL165 (G6, G7)
• DL170e (G6, G7), DL170h (G6, G7)
• DL180 (G6, G7), DL320 (G6, G7)
• DL360 (G4p, G5, G6, G7), DL365 (G1, G5, G6, G7)
• DL370 (G6, G7), DL380 (G4, G5, G6, G7)
• DL385 (G1–G7), DL580 (G3–G7)
• DL585 (G2–G7), DL785 (G6)

Supported HPE ProLiant ML Series Servers

• ML110 (G7), ML350 (G5, G6, G7)
• ML370 (G5, G6, G7), ML570 (G3, G4, G5)

Supported HPE ProLiant SL Series Servers

• SL390s (G6, G7)

Supported HPE Storage Systems

• D2700, MSA50, MSA60, MSA70
• X1500 (G2), X16000 (G2), X1800 (G2)
• X3400 (G2), X3800 (G2)

HPE 802910-001 1.92TB 12GBPS SAS RI SFF ST Solid State Drive

The HPE 802910-001 1.92TB 12Gbps 2.5-inch Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Read-Intensive (RI) Small Form Factor (SFF) Solid State Drive is engineered for modern data center workloads that demand consistent low-latency performance, dependable endurance for read-heavy applications, and enterprise-grade reliability. This category encompasses drives optimized for read-intensive environments such as database read replicas, virtualization boot volumes, analytics indexes, and content delivery where predictable sequential and random read performance improves throughput and service responsiveness. The HPE 802910-001 model is commonly positioned as a drop-in storage component for HPE ProLiant servers and HPE storage enclosures that accept 12Gbps SAS 2.5-inch SFF drives, delivering a balanced mix of capacity, endurance, and compatibility for mixed enterprise deployments.

Key Technical Attributes

Interface and Form Factor

The HPE 802910-001 drive uses a 12Gbps SAS interface in a 2.5-inch SFF form factor, which enables higher data transfer rates compared with legacy 6Gbps SAS devices. The 2.5-inch SFF standard reduces physical footprint and allows denser server and storage array configurations. For data centers where rack space and power per TB are important metrics, SFF SAS drives enable more scalable compute-to-storage ratios and permit designers to populate more bays within the same chassis footprint while maintaining enterprise-class connectivity and dual-port failover capabilities commonly used in high-availability architectures.

Capacity and Storage Tiering

At 1.92TB, this drive fits well into tiered storage strategies where read-intensive capacity is required without incurring the higher cost-per-GB of write-intensive enterprise SSDs. The 1.92TB capacity allows administrators to host larger datasets on flash media while optimizing cost by selecting RI-class media that is engineered for workloads dominated by read operations. In hybrid storage systems, HPE 802910-001 drives are frequently used for caching layers, read caches, metadata stores, or as a primary storage tier for applications that do not generate heavy write amplification.

Performance Characteristics

Designed for predictable read performance, the RI classification of the HPE 802910-001 indicates firmware and NAND selection optimized to sustain high random read IOPS and low latency under sustained operation. This is particularly important for latency-sensitive services such as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), database queries, and web application serving. While peak throughput depends on workload and host configuration, the 12Gbps SAS link capacity combined with SSD internal parallelism yields significantly faster read performance compared to mechanical drives, reducing query times and improving overall application responsiveness.

Endurance and Data Integrity

Read-Intensive SSDs like the HPE 802910-001 balance endurance metrics against cost by offering endurance sufficient for applications that perform far more reads than writes. Enterprise-grade controllers and NAND management ensure that wear-leveling, error correction, and bad-block management are handled efficiently. The drive’s firmware typically includes power-loss protection features and robust media management that preserve data integrity in unexpected power events and minimize the risk of data corruption. Endurance ratings, expressed in drive writes per day (DWPD) or terabytes written (TBW) over warranty, help architects quantify lifecycle cost and replacement cycles when planning capacity and SLAs.

Compatibility, Integration, and Server Support

HPE Ecosystem Compatibility

The HPE 802910-001 drive is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of HPE servers and storage systems that support 12Gbps SAS SFF drives. This includes ProLiant rack and blade servers, HPE storage arrays, and modular infrastructure platforms. HPE-qualified firmware and drive IDs help the storage management firmware and system vendors recognize the device for monitoring, predictive failure analysis, and proactive replacement scheduling. Administrators planning to upgrade or expand existing HPE systems should verify firmware compatibility and slot population rules to maintain optimal performance and warranty compliance.

Mixed-Vendor and Array Deployment Considerations

Although the drive is HPE-branded, 12Gbps SAS is an industry standard, so mixed-vendor deployments are possible provided the server or array firmware accepts non-OEM devices. For enterprise environments that require vendor support, using HPE-qualified parts minimizes potential support friction. When integrating into heterogeneous storage arrays, consider drive grouping, RAID-level selection, and hot-spare policies to ensure arrays leverage RI drives correctly and avoid placing write-heavy workloads inadvertently onto read-optimized media.

Use Cases and Ideal Workloads

Database Read Replicas and Analytics

Organizations running read-heavy database replicas or read-focused analytics engines will benefit from the HPE 802910-001’s optimized read performance. Index reads, query scanning, and BI dashboards are typical workloads where read throughput and low latency translate directly into faster query execution and better end-user experience. Using RI SSDs for read replicas reduces load on primary storage and lowers latency for reporting and analytical tasks.

Virtualization and Boot Volumes

In virtualization platforms where many virtual machines perform read-heavy operations, RI SSDs provide fast boot times and responsive OS-level reads. Hosting boot volumes and frequently accessed OS images on 1.92TB SSDs accelerates provisioning, streamlines VM restarts, and improves overall operational efficiency without the expense of write-intensive flash tiers.

Content Delivery and Media Libraries

For content delivery nodes, streaming platforms, and media asset libraries where read throughput dominates, an RI device such as the HPE 802910-001 helps ensure consistent media delivery and fast file access. The combination of high-capacity small-form-factor packaging and enterprise SAS connectivity makes it suitable for distributed caching nodes and edge storage appliances.

Deployment Best Practices and Configuration Advice

RAID and Redundancy Strategies

Choosing the right RAID level is crucial for balancing performance, capacity, and resiliency. RAID 10 provides the best combination of read and write performance with redundancy, while RAID 6 offers higher usable capacity with strong resilience against dual-drive failures. For read-heavy pools, RAID 5 or RAID 6 may be appropriate if write penalties are manageable, but administrators should carefully measure write amplification to ensure the drive’s endurance won’t be exceeded prematurely. Always follow HPE’s recommendations for minimum hot-spare counts and consider using dedicated hot-spare drives to minimize rebuild time and performance impact during a failure event.

Firmware Updates and Monitoring

Keeping drive firmware up to date is essential for stability, performance improvements, and addressing potential firmware-level issues. HPE publishes firmware bundles and support advisories; install validated firmware through your server management tools and maintain a change-control process for any storage firmware updates. Use HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and storage management utilities to monitor SMART attributes, temperature, and predictive failure analytics. Proactive monitoring reduces unscheduled downtime by enabling preemptive replacement of drives nearing end of life based on SMART indicators and telemetry.

Thermal and Power Considerations

2.5-inch SFF SSDs consume less power and generate less heat per GB than comparable mechanical drives, but densely populated drive bays can still create thermal hotspots. Ensure proper airflow and chassis cooling profiles in rack servers and array enclosures. Consult HPE thermal guidelines when populating multiple SFF bays to avoid throttling or premature wear. Adequate power provisioning and UPS protection are also recommended to protect against power anomalies that could affect drive behavior.