P21131-B21 HPE 800GB SAS-12GBPS Mixed Use SFF SSD Hot-Swap

The HPE P21131-B21 800GB SAS-12GBPS Hot-Swap MU SFF SSD

The HPE P21131-B21 800GB SAS-12GBPS Hot-Swap Mixed Use SFF SSD is a high-performance storage solution designed for enterprise-level environments. With a capacity of 800GB, this solid-state drive (SSD) provides ample storage for demanding workloads while ensuring high reliability and fast data access speeds. It features the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which operates at 12Gbps, making it ideal for servers, data centers, and enterprise storage arrays that require consistent performance and minimal latency.

This SSD supports hot-swapping, allowing administrators to replace or add drives without shutting down the system, reducing downtime and increasing productivity. Its SFF (Small Form Factor) design makes it compatible with a wide range of server chassis, ensuring a versatile deployment in various storage infrastructures.

High-Speed SAS-12GBPS SSD

The SAS-12GBPS interface ensures that the HPE P21131-B21 delivers exceptional data transfer rates for high-demand applications. With sequential read speeds reaching up to 2000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1400 MB/s, this drive handles intensive workloads such as virtualization, large databases, and transactional applications efficiently.

Mixed Use SSD Technology

This SSD is classified as a Mixed Use (MU) drive, which means it is engineered to handle both read-intensive and write-intensive operations. Mixed Use SSDs provide a balance between endurance and performance, making them suitable for applications such as high-performance computing, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and online transaction processing (OLTP) systems.

Hot-Swap

The hot-swap functionality of the HPE P21131-B21 SSD allows IT administrators to replace or upgrade drives without powering down the system. This is particularly important in data center environments where uptime is critical. Hot-swappable SSDs improve operational efficiency, allowing for maintenance, scaling, and upgrades without impacting business continuity.

Enterprise Servers

Designed specifically for HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems, this SFF SSD ensures seamless integration with HPE hardware. Compatibility is essential to prevent downtime, reduce configuration errors, and guarantee optimal system performance.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

In high-performance computing scenarios, such as scientific simulations, financial modeling, or AI workloads, storage speed and reliability are critical. The HPE P21131-B21 SSD provides the throughput and consistent IOPS needed to manage computationally intensive tasks, enabling faster processing times and enhanced productivity.

Enterprise Storage Arrays

This SSD is optimized for use in enterprise storage arrays, offering high-density storage and consistent performance. Storage arrays benefit from the SAS-12GBPS interface by achieving faster data transfers, reducing bottlenecks, and improving overall system efficiency. Mixed Use SSDs also ensure balanced endurance for mixed workload environments, combining both read-heavy and write-heavy operations.

Balanced Performance and Endurance

Mixed Use SSDs like the HPE P21131-B21 offer a balanced combination of high-speed performance and endurance. They are designed to handle workloads that involve both frequent reads and moderate writes, making them suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications. This balance allows IT administrators to deploy the SSD in diverse environments without compromising reliability or speed.

Data Center Workloads

Mixed Use SSDs are optimized for data center applications where high-performance storage is required for multiple concurrent tasks. They provide predictable performance in scenarios where workloads vary from read-intensive operations, like web servers, to write-intensive operations, such as logging and transactional databases.

Enterprise Reliability

The HPE P21131-B21 is engineered for enterprise workloads, offering high endurance, consistent performance, and robust data protection features. These qualities make it a reliable choice for critical business applications, ensuring uninterrupted access to important data.

Scalability for Growing Storage Needs

With its 800GB capacity and small form factor, the HPE P21131-B21 can be easily scaled in enterprise storage environments. Organizations can expand storage arrays by adding additional SSDs without compromising performance, supporting future growth and evolving workload demands.

Optimized for Mixed Workloads

By supporting both read-intensive and write-intensive operations, this Mixed Use SSD provides versatility across multiple enterprise workloads. IT departments benefit from a single storage solution that meets the demands of virtualization, database management, high-performance computing, and hybrid cloud environments.