P06586-B21 HPE 1.92TB SSD Read Intensive Hot-Swap

HPE P06586-B21 1.92TB SAS-12Gbps Solid State Drive

The HPE P06586-B21 is a high-performance, read-intensive SSD tailored for enterprise workloads. With a 1.92TB capacity, SAS 12Gbps interface, and 2.5-inch SFF form factor, this drive ensures fast data access, reliability, and seamless integration with HPE ProLiant and Synergy server platforms.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Part Number: P06586-B21
• Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Sub-Type: 1.92TB SAS-12Gbps

Technical Specifications

Device Information

• Type: Solid State Drive – Hot-Swap
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps
• Plug Type: Hot-Pluggable
• Carrier: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
• Bundled With: HPE Smart Carrier
• Height: 15 mm

Performance Metrics

• Sequential Transfer Rate: 12 Gb/sec (external)
• Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 120,000
• Maximum Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=64): 180,000
• Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 48,000
• Maximum Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=4): 48,000
• 30-Day Write Volume: 3,504 TB
• Endurance: 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD)

Physical Dimensions & Power

• Height: 12.70 cm (5.00 in)
• Width: 17.78 cm (7.00 in)
• Depth: 22.86 cm (9.00 in)
• Weight: 0.50 kg (1.10 lbs)
• Max Power Consumption: 10.17 Watts

Expansion & Connectivity

• Interface: 1 x SAS 12Gbps
• Compatible Drive Bay: 2.5-inch SFF

Platform Compatibility

HPE ProLiant BL Series

• BL460c Gen10 (2.5-inch)

HPE ProLiant DL Series

• DL180 Gen10 SMB (2.5-inch)
• DL20 Gen10 Series (Entry, Performance, Solution)
• DL325 Gen10 Series (Base, Entry, Performance, SMB Solution)
• DL360 Gen10 Series (Base, Entry, High Performance, Low, Network Choice, Remote Office, SMB, Solution)
• DL380 Gen10 Series (Base, Entry, Entry SMB, High Performance, Network Choice, Cohesity/SAP HANA, Performance, SMB Networking Choice, Solution)
• DL385 Gen10 Plus (Standard, Entry)
• DL388 Gen10
• DL560 Gen10 (Base, Performance)
• DL580 Gen10 (Base, Entry, Performance)

HPE Synergy Compute Modules

• 480 Gen10 Series (Base, Entry, Performance, Premium Backplane, Standard Backplane, Without Drives)
• 660 Gen10 Series (Base, Entry, Performance, Premium)
• 680 Gen9 4S-EX Compute Module

HPE P06586-B21 1.92TB SAS-12GBPS SFF Smart Carrier Read Intensive SSD

The HPE P06586-B21 1.92TB SAS-12GBPS 2.5-inch SFF Smart Carrier Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD) is a leading choice in the enterprise storage category, designed specifically for applications that require consistent high-speed read operations and superior reliability. This category encompasses HPE SAS-based SSDs that integrate digitally signed firmware, advanced data integrity mechanisms, and Smart Carrier technology, making them ideal for critical workloads such as database query acceleration, virtualization environments, analytics platforms, and content delivery systems. The HPE P06586-B21 SSD offers a balanced combination of performance, endurance, and manageability within a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), making it highly suitable for modern data center deployments.

Performance and SAS-12GBPS Interface

One of the defining characteristics of this category is the 12Gbps SAS interface, providing enterprise-class throughput, low latency, and high reliability for read-intensive operations. The HPE P06586-B21 SSD is engineered to deliver fast access to frequently read data, ensuring that storage-intensive workloads such as analytics queries, boot operations, and high-volume database transactions perform optimally. The SAS-12GBPS interface supports full-duplex data transfer, error correction, and end-to-end data protection, making these SSDs suitable for mission-critical enterprise storage solutions. The category emphasizes low-latency I/O operations and consistent performance under heavy read workloads, which is a key differentiator for read-intensive SSDs compared to general-purpose or write-intensive alternatives.

Read-Intensive Workload Optimization

This SSD category focuses on read-intensive applications where high Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS) and low latency are crucial. HPE P06586-B21 drives are rated for workloads that require predominantly read operations with occasional write cycles. They are optimized to handle the high frequency of read commands typical in analytics platforms, virtualization environments, content streaming, and online transaction processing (OLTP) systems. By deploying read-intensive SSDs, organizations can achieve faster query response times, improved virtualization density, and enhanced performance for business-critical applications without the unnecessary cost of higher-end write-intensive SSDs. This category highlights the balance between endurance, capacity, and cost-efficiency for enterprises with predominantly read-heavy workloads.

Smart Carrier Technology and Manageability

The HPE P06586-B21 series integrates Smart Carrier technology, a key feature within this category. The Smart Carrier provides an intuitive interface with status indicators, health monitoring, and ease of installation or replacement, enhancing drive manageability within large-scale storage arrays. Administrators can quickly determine drive health, operational status, and firmware integrity at a glance. In addition, these SSDs support HPE’s management software, allowing seamless monitoring, predictive failure analysis, and firmware updates, which collectively improve operational efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime. This category emphasizes the combination of intelligent drive monitoring and enterprise-class management tools that streamline maintenance and lifecycle management for data center administrators.

Digitally Signed Firmware and Data Integrity

A critical aspect of this SSD category is the inclusion of digitally signed firmware. This security feature ensures that only verified, trusted firmware can be executed on the drive, protecting against unauthorized firmware modifications that could compromise data integrity or system reliability. Data integrity is further reinforced through features such as end-to-end CRC checks, error-correcting code (ECC), and advanced wear leveling, making HPE P06586-B21 SSDs highly reliable in enterprise storage environments. The digitally signed firmware ensures compliance with enterprise security policies and reduces the risk of data corruption due to firmware tampering, which is an essential consideration for organizations in highly regulated industries.

Form Factor, Capacity, and Scalability

This category of HPE SSDs features the 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), which offers a high storage density and compatibility with a wide range of HPE servers and storage arrays. The 1.92TB capacity of the P06586-B21 drives provides a substantial storage pool suitable for virtualized environments, database clusters, or high-performance computing workloads. The SFF design allows for efficient use of rack space, supporting high-density storage configurations without compromising performance or cooling efficiency. The category is particularly suited for data centers that require scalable, reliable, and high-performance storage infrastructure capable of supporting future growth.

Reliability, Endurance, and Enterprise-Grade Features

Enterprise-class reliability is a hallmark of this category. HPE P06586-B21 SSDs are engineered for high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), low uncorrectable bit error rates, and predictable performance over the lifecycle of the drive. Read-intensive drives in this category are designed with endurance levels appropriate for workloads dominated by read operations, providing sustained performance and avoiding premature wear-out. Additional enterprise-grade features such as power-loss protection, thermal throttling, and advanced error correction mechanisms ensure consistent operation even under extreme data center conditions, making this category ideal for mission-critical applications where downtime is unacceptable.

Energy Efficiency and Data Center Optimization

Another aspect emphasized in this category is energy efficiency. The 2.5-inch SFF form factor combined with read-intensive workload optimization contributes to lower power consumption compared to write-intensive or general-purpose SSDs. Reduced power usage translates to lower cooling requirements and operational costs, aligning with data center optimization initiatives. This category supports organizations seeking to maintain high-performance storage while minimizing energy footprint, a key factor for enterprises pursuing green data center strategies or striving to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).

Compatibility and Integration

HPE P06586-B21 SSDs are fully compatible with HPE ProLiant servers, HPE StorageWorks arrays, and other certified HPE enterprise storage systems. This category emphasizes seamless integration into HPE ecosystems, providing administrators with confidence that the drives will function reliably within supported platforms and take advantage of vendor-specific management, monitoring, and firmware tools. Compatibility extends to both hardware and software layers, including HPE management suites, firmware updates, and predictive failure analysis tools. The category is aimed at enterprises that prioritize interoperability, consistent vendor support, and streamlined storage management across large-scale deployments.