HPE P45632-001 4TB Express X4 NVMe Read Intensive 2.5" SFF Hot Swap SSD (Digitally Signed)

Key Features of the HPE P45632-001 4TB Read Intensive SSD

• 4TB Solid State Drive offering high-performance storage solutions
• NVMe interface with PCIe x4 for rapid data transfers and reduced latency
• Hot-swappable drive for enhanced system uptime and flexibility
• Designed for read-intensive workloads with digitally signed firmware
• Utilizes Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Flash memory for efficient storage
• Compact 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF), optimized for modern data centers

Optimized for Various HPE Systems

• Compatible with Nimble Storage DHCI large, medium, and small solutions
• Supported by HPE ProLiant DL380, DL360, DL325, and DL385 Gen10 servers
• Also works seamlessly with HPE BladeSystem ProLiant BL460c Gen10
• Ensures compatibility with HPE Smart Carrier NVMe for added ease

High-Endurance and Performance Metrics

• Endurance rating of 0.8 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) for reliable operation
• Maximizes random read IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) at up to 670,000 with Q=256
• Delivers a steady 170,000 random read IOPS at Q=16 for fast data retrieval
• Handles random write operations with 120,000 IOPS, optimized for quick data writes

Advanced-Data Security and Firmware

• Equipped with digitally signed firmware, ensuring secure data handling
• Read-intensive design tailored to workloads that demand frequent data access

Connectivity and Expansion Features

• Interface: PCIe x4 (NVMe), supporting high-speed data transfer rates
• Compatible with 2.5" SFF bays, fitting into a range of enterprise environments

Applications and Use Cases

• Ideal for read-heavy applications, including databases and analytics
• Fits into hybrid IT environments with flexibility and robust storage
• Supports mission-critical tasks in data centers, ensuring high availability

Form Factor: 2.5" SFF

Enhanced Compatibility and Flexibility

The HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD is designed with a compact and versatile form factor of 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF), making it an ideal storage solution for various applications. This form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of servers, workstations, and storage systems, offering enhanced flexibility for users. Whether you are upgrading your existing infrastructure or building a new system, the 2.5" SFF form factor allows for seamless integration, saving you time and effort.

Space-Efficient Design

The 2.5" SFF form factor is known for its space-efficient design. With its smaller dimensions compared to larger form factors, this SSD takes up less physical space within your system. This feature is particularly beneficial in environments where space is limited, such as data centers or rack-mounted servers. By choosing the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD with a 2.5" SFF form factor, you can maximize the storage capacity without sacrificing valuable space.

Hot-Swap Capability

One of the key advantages of the 2.5" SFF form factor is its hot-swap capability. This means that you can remove and replace the SSD without shutting down the entire system. This feature is crucial for businesses that require uninterrupted operation and minimal downtime. By allowing for easy hot-swapping, the 2.5" SFF form factor ensures that maintenance and upgrades can be performed efficiently, minimizing any potential disruptions to your workflow.

Easy Upgradability

The 2.5" SFF form factor offers excellent upgradability options for users. Whether you need to increase your storage capacity or upgrade to a higher-performing SSD, the 2.5" SFF form factor provides a convenient solution. With its widespread adoption in the industry, you can easily find compatible drives and enjoy a hassle-free upgrade process. This flexibility allows you to future-proof your infrastructure and adapt to your evolving storage needs without major system overhauls.

Lower Power Consumption

Another advantage of the 2.5" SFF form factor is its lower power consumption compared to larger form factors. By choosing an SSD with a 2.5" SFF form factor, you can benefit from reduced energy usage, leading to lower electricity costs and a greener IT environment. Additionally, the lower power consumption translates into less heat generation, contributing to improved overall system reliability and longevity.

Improved Performance

The 2.5" SFF form factor does not compromise performance. Despite its compact size, the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD delivers impressive speed and responsiveness. The solid-state technology combined with the NVMe interface ensures lightning-fast data transfer rates, allowing for quick access to your critical files and applications. Whether you are running resource-intensive workloads or demanding multimedia applications, the 2.5" SFF form factor ensures that your storage solution keeps up with your performance requirements.

Intended Use: Read Intensive

Optimized for Read-Heavy Workloads

The HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD is specifically designed for read-intensive applications, making it an excellent choice for environments where data retrieval is a primary concern. By prioritizing read operations, this SSD delivers exceptional performance and reliability when it comes to accessing stored information. Whether you are running databases, virtualization platforms, or content delivery networks, the read-intensive nature of this SSD ensures that your applications operate smoothly and efficiently.

Accelerated Data Access

With its read-intensive design, the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD significantly reduces latency, allowing for accelerated data access. This means that your critical files and applications can be retrieved quickly, resulting in improved productivity and reduced wait times. Whether you are retrieving large datasets or accessing frequently used files, the read-intensive nature of this SSD ensures that your data is readily available, empowering your business to make informed decisions faster.

Enhanced Endurance

Read-intensive workloads often involve a high volume of data access, which can put strain on storage devices. However, the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD is built to withstand the demands of read-intensive environments. With its advanced endurance capabilities, this SSD offers exceptional reliability and longevity, ensuring that it can handle continuous read operations without compromising performance or risking premature failure. This feature is particularly important for businesses that heavily rely on data retrieval for their day-to-day operations.

Consistent Performance

The read-intensive nature of the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD translates into consistent performance under heavy workloads. As data retrieval is prioritized, this SSD ensures that read operations are executed swiftly and consistently, even during peak usage periods. This reliability is crucial for mission-critical applications where any performance degradation can have severe consequences. By choosing a read-intensive SSD like this one, you can have peace of mind knowing that your storage solution will deliver reliable performance when you need it the most.

Cost-Effective Solution

For workloads that primarily involve reading data rather than writing, a read-intensive SSD offers a cost-effective solution. The HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD optimizes its design and features to cater to read-heavy applications, allowing for a better price-performance ratio compared to general-purpose SSDs. By aligning the SSD's capabilities with your specific workload requirements, you can ensure that you are investing in a storage solution that delivers the best value for your business.

Reduced Total Cost of Ownership

The read-intensive nature of the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD also contributes to reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) over the long term. With its enhanced endurance and consistent performance, this SSD minimizes the need for frequent replacements and maintenance. By choosing a reliable and durable storage solution, you can avoid the costs associated with downtime, system failures, and constant hardware upgrades. The read-intensive feature of this SSD ensures that you can maximize your investment by enjoying a lower TCO throughout its lifespan.

Hot Swap: 1

Seamless Maintenance and Upgrades

The HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD comes with hot swap capability, allowing for seamless maintenance and upgrades. The hot swap feature enables you to remove and replace the SSD without shutting down the entire system, minimizing any disruptions to your workflow. This is particularly beneficial in mission-critical environments where continuous operation is vital. With hot-swap support, you can perform necessary maintenance tasks or upgrade your storage capacity without interrupting your business operations.

Minimal Downtime

Hot swapping an SSD eliminates the need to power down the system when replacing or upgrading storage devices. This results in minimal downtime as you can quickly swap out the existing SSD with a new one, without having to wait for the system to boot up. This feature is especially valuable in industries where every second counts, such as online retail or financial services. By reducing downtime, you can maintain productivity levels and ensure uninterrupted access to critical data.

Error-Free Hardware Replacement

The hot swap capability of the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD simplifies the hardware replacement process and minimizes the risk of errors. With hot-swap support, you can easily remove a faulty or outdated SSD and replace it with a new one, all while the system is still running. This eliminates the need for complex shutdown procedures and reduces the chances of accidental damage to other components. The hot swap feature ensures that hardware replacements can be executed smoothly and efficiently, saving you time and effort.

Scalability and Flexibility

Hot swap support enables easy scalability and flexibility for your storage infrastructure. If you need to increase your storage capacity, you can simply add additional SSDs without disrupting the operation of your system. This allows for seamless expansion as your business grows, ensuring that your storage solution can keep up with your evolving needs. The hot swap feature provides the flexibility to adapt your storage configuration quickly and efficiently, making it an essential capability for businesses that require dynamic scalability.

Efficient Resource Utilization

By supporting hot swap functionality, the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD promotes efficient resource utilization. With hot swapping, you can replace or upgrade individual drives as needed, without affecting the entire storage system. This targeted approach allows for optimal utilization of resources, as you can allocate your budget towards specific drive replacements or upgrades, rather than investing in an entirely new storage infrastructure. The efficient resource utilization facilitated by hot-swap support enables cost savings and ensures that you get the most out of your storage investment.

Reduced Maintenance Complexity

The hot swap feature simplifies the overall maintenance complexity of your storage system. With the ability to replace drives on the fly, you can perform routine maintenance tasks more efficiently. Whether you need to conduct firmware updates or inspect individual drives, hot swapping eliminates the need for downtime or complex maintenance procedures. This reduces the overall complexity of managing your storage infrastructure, allowing you to focus on other critical aspects of your IT environment.

Firmware: Digitally Signed

Enhanced Security and Trustworthiness

The HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD features digitally signed firmware, providing enhanced security and ensuring the trustworthiness of your storage solution. Digitally signed firmware is a critical feature that protects against unauthorized modifications and ensures the authenticity of the firmware installed on the SSD. By leveraging digital signatures, this SSD guarantees that the firmware comes from a trusted source and has not been tampered with, giving you peace of mind when it comes to data integrity and system security.

Data Protection and Integrity

Digitally signed firmware helps safeguard your data against potential security threats. By ensuring the authenticity of the firmware, this SSD protects against unauthorized access or malicious modifications that could compromise the integrity of your stored data. The digitally signed firmware acts as a seal of trust, assuring users that the SSD has not been compromised during its manufacturing process or while in transit. This feature is particularly crucial for businesses that handle sensitive information or operate in regulated industries where data security is paramount.

Prevention of Firmware Attacks

Firmware attacks pose a significant threat to the security of storage devices and can result in unauthorized access, data breaches, or system disruptions. The digitally signed firmware of the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD prevents such attacks by ensuring the integrity and authenticity of the firmware. With digital signatures in place, any attempt to modify or replace the firmware will be detected, preventing attackers from gaining control over the SSD or injecting malicious code. This feature strengthens the overall security posture of your storage infrastructure.

Compliance with Industry Standards

Digitally signed firmware is an essential requirement for compliance with industry standards and regulations. Many regulatory frameworks mandate the use of digitally signed firmware to ensure the integrity and security of storage devices. By choosing the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD with digitally signed firmware, you can confidently meet these compliance requirements and demonstrate your commitment to data protection and security best practices. This feature is particularly significant for businesses operating in highly regulated sectors such as healthcare, finance, or government.

Trust in the Manufacturer

The digitally signed firmware of the HPE 4TB Express X4 NVMe SSD instills trust in the manufacturer. With digital signatures, the SSD manufacturer can prove that they have taken the necessary steps to secure the firmware and protect against potential tampering. This assurance builds trust between users and the manufacturer, establishing a strong foundation for a reliable and trustworthy storage solution. By choosing a product with digitally signed firmware, you can confidently rely on the expertise and reputation of the manufacturer.

Secure Firmware Updates

The digitally signed firmware also ensures secure firmware updates for your SSD. When updates become available, you can be confident that they come from a trusted source and have not been tampered with. This minimizes the risk of introducing vulnerabilities or compromising the integrity of your system during the update process. The secure firmware updates facilitated by digital signatures enable you to keep your storage solution up to date with the latest security patches and enhancements without worrying about potential security risks.