HPE 832419-001 480GB SATA 6GBPS MU-2 2.5 Inch SFF SC Solid State Drive.

HPE 832419-001 480GB SATA SSD: Enterprise-Grade Storage Solution

Product Overview and Technical Specifications

Core Technical Details

The HPE 832419-001 represents enterprise-class solid-state storage technology designed specifically for HPE server environments. This 480GB drive utilizes the MU SATA form factor (more commonly known as M.2) in a 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor) carrier, providing compatibility with existing enterprise server bays while leveraging modern interface technology. With its SATA 6Gbps interface, this SSD delivers significant performance improvements over traditional hard disk drives while maintaining broad compatibility with existing server infrastructure.

Form Factor and Physical Design

MU-2 (M.2) Technology in Enterprise Form Factor

The HPE 832419-001 utilizes an innovative approach to form factor compatibility by housing an MU-2 (M.2) SSD within a standardized 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) carrier. This design provides the performance benefits of modern M.2 technology while ensuring compatibility with existing enterprise server drive bays and backplanes. The SC (Serial Attached SCSI) designation refers to the carrier interface that allows the SATA-based M.2 drive to connect to enterprise server backplanes.

Physical Dimensions and Compatibility

The drive assembly measures 2.5 inches in width, following the standard SFF specification with a height of 15mm, making it compatible with most enterprise server drive bays designed for 2.5-inch drives. The carrier board includes the necessary connectors and circuitry to bridge the M.2 interface to the standard SATA connection used by server backplanes, providing a seamless integration experience.

Performance Characteristics and Capabilities

Speed and Throughput Performance

With its SATA 6Gbps interface, the HPE 832419-001 delivers substantial performance improvements over traditional hard disk drives and earlier generation SSDs. The drive achieves sequential read speeds of up to 550 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 500 MB/s, providing responsive performance for a wide range of enterprise workloads. Random I/O performance, critical for database operations and virtualization environments, is significantly improved over HDDs with higher IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) across various queue depths.

Latency and Responsiveness

The solid-state architecture of the HPE 832419-001 dramatically reduces access latency compared to mechanical hard drives. With typical read latency under 100 microseconds and write latency under 20 microseconds, applications experience significantly improved responsiveness. This low latency is particularly beneficial for random access patterns common in database operations, virtual desktop infrastructure, and server boot operations.

Endurance and Write Performance

Enterprise SSDs require careful consideration of write endurance, and the HPE 832419-001 is engineered with this in mind. Using Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology, this drive provides a balanced approach to cost, capacity, and endurance. The drive includes advanced wear-leveling algorithms that distribute write operations evenly across all available memory cells, extending the usable life of the drive under typical enterprise workloads.

Use Cases and Application Scenarios

Server Boot Drives

The 480GB capacity of the HPE 832419-001 makes it ideally suited for use as a server boot drive in enterprise environments. The fast read performance significantly reduces server boot times compared to traditional hard drives, while the capacity provides ample space for the operating system, hypervisor, and essential applications. Using SSDs for boot drives improves overall server responsiveness and reduces maintenance windows during reboots.

Virtualization Host Boot Drives

In virtualized environments using VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, or other hypervisors, the HPE 832419-001 provides excellent performance for hosting the hypervisor installation. The fast random read performance benefits virtual machine startup times and host management operations, while the reliability of SSD technology reduces the risk of boot drive failure that could affect multiple virtual machines.

Application Acceleration Tier

This SSD can serve as a performance tier in mixed storage environments, hosting frequently accessed data, database indices, or application binaries that benefit from fast storage access. The 480GB capacity is well-suited for storing operating system paging files, database transaction logs, or other write-intensive workloads that benefit from the low latency of SSD technology.

Database Applications

For database servers, the HPE 832419-001 can significantly improve performance when used for database transaction logs, temporary databases, or frequently accessed tables. The low latency and consistent performance of SSDs help maintain predictable database response times, while the enterprise endurance characteristics ensure reliable operation under continuous database workloads.

Read-Intensive Workloads

With its strong read performance characteristics, this SSD is well-suited for read-intensive applications such as web server content delivery, file server metadata operations, and application server binaries. The fast read speeds improve application responsiveness and user experience while reducing wait times for data access operations.

Reliability, Durability, and Data Integrity

Enterprise-Grade Endurance

The HPE 832419-001 is designed with enterprise workload requirements in mind, featuring enhanced endurance compared to consumer-grade SSDs. The drive utilizes high-quality MLC NAND flash and includes advanced error correction, wear leveling, and bad block management to extend the usable life of the drive under continuous operation. The specified endurance rating ensures reliable performance throughout the drive's warranty period under typical enterprise usage patterns.

Error Correction and Data Protection

This SSD incorporates advanced error correction code (ECC) capabilities that detect and correct multi-bit errors, ensuring data integrity even as NAND flash cells age. The drive includes end-to-end data path protection that safeguards data from the host interface through to the NAND flash memory, protecting against data corruption during transfer operations within the drive itself.

Power Loss Protection

Enterprise SSDs require protection against data loss during unexpected power failures. The HPE 832419-001 includes power loss protection circuits that provide sufficient capacitance to complete in-progress write operations and commit data from volatile buffers to non-volatile memory when primary power is interrupted. This feature ensures data consistency and prevents corruption during unplanned power events.

Technical Architecture and Internal Components

NAND Flash Technology

The HPE 832419-001 utilizes Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory, which stores two bits of data per memory cell. This technology provides a balance between cost, capacity, and endurance—offering better performance and endurance than Triple-Level Cell (TLC) designs while being more cost-effective than Single-Level Cell (SLC) alternatives. The MLC NAND is arranged in a architecture optimized for enterprise workloads with consistent performance characteristics.

Controller and Firmware

At the heart of the SSD is a sophisticated controller that manages all operations including read/write operations, error correction, wear leveling, and garbage collection. The controller includes a high-performance processor and dedicated RAM for mapping tables and cache operations. HPE-specific firmware optimizes the drive for server workloads and ensures compatibility with HPE server ecosystems.

DRAM Cache Implementation

The drive includes dedicated DRAM cache that serves multiple purposes, including storing logical-to-physical address mapping tables and buffering write data. This cache improves performance by reducing the overhead of address translation and allowing the drive to acknowledge write operations quickly before data is programmed to the slower NAND flash memory.

Environmental Specifications and Power Characteristics

Operating Conditions and Reliability

The HPE 832419-001 is designed for continuous operation in data center environments with specified temperature, humidity, and altitude operating ranges. The drive meets enterprise reliability standards with a specified Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) significantly higher than consumer SSDs. The robust design ensures reliable operation in the demanding 24/7 operation typical of enterprise server environments.

Power Efficiency

Compared to traditional hard drives, SSDs consume less power during active operation and significantly less power during idle periods. The HPE 832419-001 includes power management features that optimize energy usage without compromising performance. The lower power consumption translates to reduced operating costs and less heat generation in densely populated server racks.