814338-001 HPE 400GB SAS 12GBPS LFF SCC Solid State Drive

Features of the HPE 814338-001 400GB SAS SSD

High-Speed SAS 12Gbps Interface

The HPE 814338-001 SSD leverages the SAS 12Gbps interface, enabling rapid data transfer rates and minimal bottlenecks in demanding enterprise workloads. With the 12Gbps bandwidth, this SSD ensures faster read and write operations compared to legacy 6Gbps SAS drives. Ideal for applications requiring large data throughput, such as database management, virtualization, and high-performance computing, the SAS 12Gbps interface enhances overall system responsiveness.

Large 400GB Capacity

The 400GB storage capacity of the 814338-001 HPE SSD provides ample space for mission-critical applications, data caching, and high-speed storage tiers. Its capacity allows businesses to consolidate multiple workloads onto a single high-performance drive, reducing the need for additional hardware while improving efficiency and performance. This SSD is particularly suited for data-intensive environments such as online transaction processing, analytics, and large-scale virtualization.

Low Form Factor (LFF) Design

The low form factor (LFF) design of this HPE SSD enables compatibility with 3.5-inch server bays, allowing for flexible deployment in existing enterprise server infrastructure. The LFF design also simplifies storage upgrades and replacements, providing IT administrators with a reliable and space-efficient storage solution without compromising performance. The physical robustness of the LFF SSD ensures long-term stability in demanding data center environments.

Advanced Data Integrity and Security Features

Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Capability

The HPE 814338-001 SSD includes Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, ensuring that all data stored on the drive is automatically encrypted using advanced AES encryption algorithms. This feature is critical for organizations that need to comply with stringent data security regulations and protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. SED support allows seamless integration with HPE security frameworks, providing peace of mind for enterprise IT teams.

End-to-End Data Protection

End-to-end data protection is a key feature of the 814338-001 SSD, safeguarding data from corruption during transfers between the host system and the drive. The drive implements error-correcting code (ECC) technology to detect and correct errors, ensuring that data integrity is maintained under high-load operations. This level of protection is particularly valuable in environments with continuous read/write cycles, reducing the risk of data loss and improving system reliability.

Performance and Endurance Benefits

Consistent Low-Latency Performance

The HPE 814338-001 SSD is designed to provide consistent low-latency performance even under heavy workloads. Its enterprise-grade NAND flash technology ensures minimal delay in data access, making it ideal for applications that require predictable response times. Virtualized environments, transactional databases, and cloud-based services benefit significantly from this low-latency operation, leading to improved overall system efficiency.

High Endurance and Reliability

Built with robust enterprise-grade NAND, the 814338-001 SSD offers high endurance and reliability to withstand intensive workloads over the long term. The drive’s write endurance and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) ratings are optimized for 24/7 operation in data centers, ensuring that mission-critical applications remain operational without interruptions. This reliability reduces downtime, lowers maintenance costs, and enhances the overall return on investment for enterprise storage solutions.

Compatibility and Deployment Options

Optimized for HPE ProLiant Servers

The 814338-001 HPE SSD is fully compatible with a wide range of HPE ProLiant servers, enabling seamless integration into existing enterprise IT infrastructures. IT administrators can easily deploy this SSD into storage arrays and server configurations, benefiting from HPE’s proven ecosystem of storage and server solutions. This compatibility reduces deployment complexity and ensures that organizations can quickly scale storage capabilities as business needs evolve.

Flexible RAID and Storage Configurations

With support for multiple RAID configurations, the HPE 814338-001 SSD allows businesses to design storage solutions that balance performance, redundancy, and data protection. RAID arrays using this SSD can provide faster data access while ensuring that critical data remains protected in the event of drive failures. The flexibility of deployment makes this SSD suitable for various enterprise workloads, from high-performance computing to backup and archival storage.

Advanced Management and Monitoring

HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA) Integration

The HPE 814338-001 SSD integrates seamlessly with HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), providing IT administrators with advanced tools for monitoring, managing, and configuring drives. SSA enables proactive health monitoring, performance tracking, and firmware updates, ensuring optimal SSD performance and longevity. By using SSA, organizations can reduce administrative overhead and ensure that storage environments remain highly efficient and reliable.

Firmware and Health Management

Firmware management and health monitoring are critical aspects of enterprise storage management, and the 814338-001 SSD offers comprehensive support for these features. Regular firmware updates ensure that the drive operates at peak efficiency, while health monitoring tools track drive wear, temperature, and error rates. This proactive approach to management minimizes downtime, extends the drive's lifecycle, and maintains the integrity of enterprise data.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

The 814338-001 HPE SSD is ideal for virtualization and cloud-based applications, providing the high-speed storage needed to support multiple virtual machines and large-scale data operations. Its low latency, high throughput, and large capacity make it suitable for cloud service providers, enterprises adopting hybrid cloud strategies, and organizations running virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). This SSD helps reduce bottlenecks and improves the performance of virtualized workloads.

Database and Analytics Workloads

Enterprise databases and analytics workloads demand fast, reliable storage to handle large volumes of data efficiently. The 814338-001 SSD supports transactional databases, data warehousing, and real-time analytics with consistent performance, ensuring minimal downtime and high responsiveness. By using this SSD, organizations can accelerate query processing, improve business intelligence operations, and gain a competitive edge in data-driven decision-making.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

High-Performance Computing environments benefit from the robust architecture of the HPE 814338-001 SSD, which delivers exceptional read/write speeds and endurance under intensive workloads. HPC applications such as scientific simulations, financial modeling, and large-scale engineering projects require reliable storage that can handle high I/O operations without performance degradation. The 814338-001 SSD meets these requirements, offering a dependable solution for compute-intensive tasks.

Reliability

Enterprise-Grade Reliability Standards

HPE drives like the 814338-001 are built to meet rigorous enterprise-grade reliability standards. They undergo extensive testing for shock, vibration, temperature fluctuations, and other environmental factors common in data centers. This testing ensures that the SSD maintains consistent performance and durability in real-world conditions, making it a trustworthy choice for critical storage applications.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management

Optimized Power Consumption

The 814338-001 HPE SSD is engineered for energy efficiency, consuming less power than traditional spinning drives while delivering superior performance. Reduced power consumption helps lower operational costs in data centers and contributes to sustainable IT practices. Energy-efficient design also minimizes heat generation, reducing the need for extensive cooling solutions.

Effective Heat Dissipation and Thermal Stability

Thermal management is critical in high-performance storage solutions, and the 814338-001 SSD includes design features to maintain thermal stability under continuous operation. Effective heat dissipation prevents thermal throttling, ensuring consistent performance even during peak workloads. This feature is particularly important in dense server environments where multiple drives operate simultaneously in confined spaces.