691027-001 HPE Enterprise Mainstream Smart Carrier SSD SAS 6GBPS 800GB

HPE 691027-001 800GB Enterprise SSD Overview

The HPE 691027-001 is a high-performance 800GB SAS solid-state drive, engineered for enterprise mainstream workloads. Designed for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers, this SSD combines speed, endurance, and reliability, ensuring efficient data management in demanding environments.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part Number: 691027-001
• Option Part Number: 690829-B21
• Model Number: MO0800FCTRQ
• Type: Solid State Drive
• Sub-Type: 800GB SAS 6Gbps

Technical Features

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Interface: SAS 6 Gb/s
• Plug Type: Hot-Swap
• Carrier: HPE Smart Carrier (SC)
• NAND Flash Memory: Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
• Endurance: Mainstream Enterprise
• Supported Platforms: HPE ProLiant Rack, Tower, Blade, Synergy Servers
• Height: 15 mm (0.6 inch)

Performance Metrics

• External Transfer Rate: 6 Gb/s
• Random Read IOPS: 51,700
• Random Write IOPS: 13,000
• Sequential Read Speed: 422 MiB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: 175 MiB/s

Power & Efficiency

• Power Consumption: 9 Watts
• Optimized for low-energy enterprise storage deployments

Compatibility & Supported Systems

This enterprise SSD is designed to integrate seamlessly with multiple HPE platforms, including:

HPE ProLiant BL Series

• BL420c, BL460c, BL465c, BL660c (Gen8 & Gen9)

HPE ProLiant DL Series

• DL20, DL60, DL80 (Gen9)
• DL120, DL160, DL180, DL320e, DL360, DL360e, DL360p, DL380, DL380e, DL380p, DL385p, DL560, DL580 (Gen8 & Gen9)

HPE ProLiant ML Series

• ML110, ML150, ML310e, ML350, ML350e, ML350p (Gen8 & Gen9)

HPE ProLiant SL Series

• SL230s, SL250s, SL270s (Gen8 & Gen9)

HPE ProLiant XL Series

• XL170r, XL190r, XL220a, XL230a, XL250a (Gen9)

HPE Storage Arrays & Solutions

• D3700, D2220sb, StoreEasy 1830, 1840
• StoreVirtual VSA: 4130, 4330, 4330(FC), 4335, 4335 Hybrid SAN, 4530, 4630, 4730, 4730(FC)
• HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module

HPE 691027-001 800GB Mainstream Endurance SAS SSD

The HPE 691027-001 800GB 2.5-inch Small Form Factor Mainstream Endurance SAS-6Gbps Smart Carrier enterprise solid state drive represents a balance of performance, durability, and manageability designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 server environments. This category encompasses enterprise mainstream SSDs engineered for mixed workloads, consistent I/O performance, and predictable latency. These drives are optimized for mainstream enterprise applications where sustained throughput, low-latency responsiveness, and long-term endurance are required without the premium cost of extreme write-intensive devices. Within this category, you will find drives that combine the reliability standards of SAS interconnects with the compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor and HPE smart carriers that simplify hot-swap installation and server compatibility.

Target Use Cases and Workload Profiles

Drives in this category are ideal for virtualized environments, database acceleration, application tiering, boot and OS volumes, high-concurrency web services, and general purpose server storage where read and mixed read/write patterns dominate. They are well suited to small and medium enterprise clusters that need predictable performance under multi-tenant loads and I/O bursts. The mainstream endurance class signals a design point that supports a meaningful number of drive writes per day and an enterprise grade mean time between failures (MTBF), making these SSDs a practical choice for production volumes where sustained performance and endurance over years of operation are essential.

Balanced Performance for Real-World Applications

Unlike consumer SSDs optimized for peak sequential speeds, the HPE 691027-001 category emphasizes consistent random I/O performance at low queue depths, small transfer sizes, and mixed workloads typical of server applications. This category description elaborates on how the drive delivers steady latency and throughput for multiuser databases, virtual machines, and multi-threaded application stacks. Predictability is a key selling point: administrators rely on consistent response times more than occasional high peak throughput when guaranteeing SLAs and application responsiveness.

Form Factor, Interface and Physical Integration

The drives in this classification are 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) devices designed to fit directly into HPE ProLiant drive bays using the HPE Smart Carrier. The SAS-6Gbps interface ensures compatibility with existing SAS backplanes and RAID controllers common to Gen8 and Gen9 platforms. The Smart Carrier integration simplifies hot-plug replacement and provides the physical cues and firmware handshake that HPE servers use to report drive status and health. The mechanical fit, electrical interface, and firmware handshake are all integral to seamless server integration and automated management within HPE system tools.

Mechanical and Thermal Considerations

Because these drives are built for dense server environments, mechanical robustness and efficient thermal dissipation are core considerations. The 2.5-inch SFF layout allows for higher drive density within chassis while the smart carrier helps conduct heat away from the drive to the chassis airflow. Administrators deploying multiple mainstream endurance SSDs within tight chassis layouts will appreciate the balance between drive density and thermal design, provided that proper airflow and server cooling strategies are preserved.

Key Features and Differentiators

Several features distinguish the HPE 691027-001 mainstream endurance SAS SSD category. First is enterprise-grade NAND management and over-provisioning strategies that maintain performance during sustained write activity. Second is robust error correction and power loss protection circuitry that protects data integrity in unexpected power events. Third is compatibility with HPE management stacks — firmware reporting, SMART attributes, and integration with HPE iLO and array controllers facilitate monitoring and predictive failure alerts. Fourth, the Smart Carrier provides vendor-verified compatibility and simplifies firmware updates and field replacements.

Endurance and Data Integrity

Endurance is denoted by manufacturer specifications and workload endurance ratings: mainstream endurance drives are rated to handle a significant number of drive writes per day over the expected product lifespan. Error correction algorithms, wear-leveling routines, and spare block management keep performance stable as the NAND cells age. For enterprise customers, the guarantee of data integrity and the availability of power loss protection mechanisms are important for transactional workloads where partial writes or in-flight data loss cannot be tolerated.

Performance Characteristics and Expectations

Expect the category to deliver strong random read performance and resilient mixed read/write throughput for IOPS-driven applications. The SAS-6Gbps physical layer supports sustained sequential transfers, but the real value of these drives is their small block random performance and latency stability under realistic server loads. Performance is also affected by controller algorithms, onboard cache strategies, and firmware tuning; HPE-branded or HPE-qualified drives in this category are typically tuned for compatibility with HPE RAID controllers and firmware environments to reduce variation in latency.

Benchmarks and Testing Considerations

When benchmarking drives from this category, use mixed-workload profiles that emulate target applications: small random 4K to 32K IOs, mixed read/write ratios (for example 70/30 or 60/40), and multiple concurrent threads that resemble VM host or database concurrency. Benchmark results observed in lab conditions can differ from field results due to server configuration, RAID level, controller cache, queue depth, and firmware features such as background garbage collection. To set realistic expectations, measure performance within the intended RAID configuration and under sustained load to reveal steady-state behavior rather than transient peak numbers.

Compatibility with HPE ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 Servers

Compatibility within the HPE ecosystem is a major selling point of the HPE 691027-001 category. Drives that carry HPE part numbers and ship with Smart Carriers have been tested against ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 systems, including standard RAID controllers and backplane configurations. This ensures the drives appear correctly in HPE system management tools, support firmware upgrades, and participate in health monitoring features. When purchasing for a ProLiant Gen8 or Gen9 deployment, selecting drives from this category reduces the risk of incompatibility and simplifies lifecycle management.

Firmware and Lifecycle Management

Drives in this category support field firmware updates (FWU) delivered through HPE service packs or controller-level update utilities. Keeping firmware current is essential for best performance, compatibility with new controller firmware, and to access bug fixes and optimizations. Enterprises should adopt firmware update policies that coordinate drive FWU with server BIOS and controller firmware updates to avoid mismatches that could temporarily disrupt arrays. HPE’s management tools often provide orchestration to deploy updates safely across a fleet of drives.