VO007680KYDNA HPE 7.68TB NVMe SSD TLC RI SFF U.3

HPE VO007680KYDNA 7.68TB NVMe SSD

The HPE VO007680KYDNA represents the pinnacle of storage technology for modern data centers, combining massive 7.68TB capacity with cutting-edge NVMe Gen4 performance in a read-optimized configuration. This enterprise-grade solid-state drive is specifically engineered for HPE Gen10 Plus servers, delivering exceptional throughput and latency characteristics for read-intensive workloads while maintaining enterprise-class reliability and data protection.

Key Specifications 

This high-performance storage solution bridges the gap between capacity and speed, offering organizations the ability to process large datasets with minimal latency. The drive's architecture is optimized for sustained performance in demanding enterprise environments where consistent I/O operations are critical for application performance and user experience.

Capacity and Form Factor Details

Storage Capacity and Usable Space

The VO007680KYDNA 7.68TB capacity provides substantial storage space for enterprise applications while incorporating advanced over-provisioning techniques to maintain performance consistency and extend the drive's operational lifespan. This carefully balanced approach ensures that the drive maintains peak performance throughout its warranty period, even under continuous heavy read workloads.

Physical Dimensions and Interface

Utilizing the VO007680KYDNA SFF (Small Form Factor) 2.5-inch design with U.3 interface compatibility, this SSD offers maximum flexibility for deployment in space-constrained server environments. The U.3 interface provides backward compatibility with U.2 infrastructure while supporting the latest NVMe protocol, ensuring seamless integration into existing data center environments without requiring complete infrastructure overhaul.

NVMe Generation 4 Technology

PCIe 4.0 Interface Performance

Leveraging the PCI Express 4.0 interface, this NVMe Gen4 SSD delivers double the bandwidth compared to previous Generation 3.0 solutions. The increased lane speed of up to 64 Gbit/s enables unprecedented data transfer rates, significantly reducing data access times and improving overall system responsiveness for latency-sensitive applications.

NVMe Protocol Advantages

The NVMe protocol revolutionizes storage performance by reducing command overhead and enabling massive parallelism through deep queue depths. This architecture allows the HPE VO007680KYDNA to handle up to 64,000 commands simultaneously, making it ideal for environments with numerous concurrent access patterns and mixed workload scenarios.

Read-Intensive Workload Optimization

Specifically engineered for read-centric applications, this SSD delivers exceptional performance characteristics tailored to workloads where read operations dominate the I/O profile. The drive's internal architecture, controller algorithms, and NAND management are all optimized to maximize read throughput while maintaining efficient write performance when required.

TLC NAND Flash Technology

Triple-Level Cell Architecture

The implementation of 3D TLC NAND flash technology strikes the perfect balance between cost, capacity, and endurance for read-intensive applications. This advanced NAND architecture stores three bits of data per cell, providing high-density storage without compromising data integrity or access speeds, making it ideal for large-scale read-oriented deployments.

NAND Management and Wear Leveling

Sophisticated wear-leveling algorithms distribute write operations evenly across all available memory cells, preventing premature wear on specific sectors of the NAND flash. This advanced management system, combined with the inherent endurance of TLC NAND, ensures consistent performance and reliability throughout the drive's specified lifespan.

HPE Gen10 Plus Server Integration

Designed specifically for seamless integration with HPE Gen10 Plus server platforms, this SSD undergoes rigorous compatibility testing and validation to ensure optimal performance and reliability. The drive leverages HPE's server ecosystem advantages, including enhanced management capabilities and firmware optimization for superior operation within HPE infrastructure..

Performance in HPE Server Environments

Optimized for HPE Hardware Architecture

The SSD's firmware and controller are specifically tuned for HPE's server architecture, ensuring maximum performance utilization of the PCIe 4.0 bus and optimal interaction with HPE's memory and processor subsystems. This hardware-specific optimization delivers performance advantages over generic NVMe solutions.

Enterprise Data Protection Features

Comprehensive data protection mechanisms ensure data integrity and availability throughout the drive's operational life. These enterprise-class features provide multiple layers of protection against data corruption, power loss, and environmental factors that could compromise data reliability.

Power Loss Protection

Advanced Capacitor-Based Protection

Sophisticated power loss protection circuitry utilizes high-quality capacitors to provide sufficient power for completing in-progress write operations and flushing volatile cache contents to non-volatile NAND memory during unexpected power interruptions. This critical feature prevents data corruption and maintains data consistency across all stored information.

Data Integrity 

In the event of power failure, the drive's protection mechanisms ensure that all metadata and user data maintain consistency, preventing file system corruption and ensuring rapid recovery when power is restored. This capability is essential for maintaining business continuity and data availability in enterprise environments.

Error Correction 

Advanced ECC Technology

State-of-the-art Error Correction Code algorithms provide robust protection against bit errors and NAND flash related data corruption. These sophisticated correction capabilities extend the usable life of the NAND flash while maintaining data integrity across all stored information, even as the NAND cells age through normal usage cycles.

End-to-End Data Protection

Comprehensive end-to-end data protection schemes safeguard information from the host interface through all internal data paths to the NAND flash memory. This protection includes parity checking, cyclic redundancy checks, and other validation mechanisms that ensure data integrity throughout the entire data transfer and storage process.

Use Cases and Application Scenarios

The HPE VO007680KYDNA excels in numerous enterprise scenarios where high-capacity, high-performance read operations are paramount. Its specific performance characteristics make it ideal for applications requiring rapid access to large datasets with consistent low-latency response times.

Database and Analytics Workloads

OLTP and OLAP Applications

Perfect for both Online Transaction Processing and Online Analytical Processing systems, this SSD delivers the random read performance necessary for database indexing, query processing, and transaction logging. The high IOPS capability ensures responsive database performance even during peak usage periods.

Big Data and Analytics Platforms

In big data environments, the drive's capacity and read performance accelerate data processing for analytics platforms, business intelligence applications, and machine learning workflows. The ability to quickly access large datasets significantly reduces processing times and improves analytical throughput.

Power Consumption and Efficiency

Active and Idle Power Characteristics

The drive incorporates advanced power management features that optimize energy consumption based on workload demands. During active operation, power is allocated efficiently to maintain performance, while during idle periods, aggressive power-saving modes reduce energy consumption without compromising responsiveness.

Performance Per Watt Efficiency

Exceptional performance per watt metrics make this SSD an environmentally conscious choice for large-scale deployments. The efficiency of NVMe technology combined with optimized power management results in lower total cost of ownership through reduced energy consumption and cooling requirements.