SSDSC2BX016T4P HPE DC S3610 1.6TB SATA-6GBPS 2.5inch 7MM SSD

HPE SSDSC2BX016T4P DC S3610 Series Overview

The HPE SSDSC2BX016T4P DC S3610 Series 1.6TB SATA-6GBPS 20NM MLC 2.5inch 7MM SSD represents a highly reliable and high-performance storage solution specifically designed for enterprise environments. As part of HPE’s Data Center S3610 series, this solid-state drive offers a perfect balance between affordability and enterprise-grade performance. With a 1.6TB capacity, this drive is engineered to handle a variety of mixed workload scenarios ranging from database operations to virtualization environments, ensuring consistent and reliable data access.

Enterprise-Grade Performance Characteristics

This SSD is built on 20-nanometer Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology, which ensures superior endurance and reliability compared to standard consumer-grade SSDs. The SATA-6GBPS interface provides robust data transfer speeds, significantly reducing latency and improving I/O performance. The 2.5-inch 7mm form factor makes it compatible with a wide range of server and storage configurations, ensuring seamless integration into existing HPE infrastructures.

Data Transfer and Bandwidth Optimization

With sustained sequential read and write speeds that meet demanding enterprise workloads, the HPE DC S3610 series enables faster application response times and accelerated database transactions. This SATA-6GBPS interface is optimized for environments requiring high throughput and predictable latency, making it ideal for mixed-use scenarios. The architecture of the drive ensures consistent performance under intensive workloads, preventing bottlenecks in storage arrays or server systems.

Read and Write Efficiency in Mixed-Use Workloads

The HPE S3610 1.6TB SSD is optimized for mixed-use workloads, including read-intensive and write-intensive operations. It maintains a high IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second) rate even during sustained operations, which is critical for applications such as virtualization, transactional databases, and analytics. The drive's firmware is designed to manage wear-leveling efficiently, ensuring maximum lifespan without compromising performance. Users benefit from predictable storage behavior under varying load conditions.

Reliability and Data Protection Features

Enterprise storage reliability is a critical consideration, and the HPE DC S3610 Series excels in this domain. Equipped with power-loss protection mechanisms, the SSD ensures that all data in transit is safely written to the NAND flash even in the event of unexpected power interruptions. This feature significantly reduces the risk of data corruption and loss, providing peace of mind for IT administrators.

Endurance and Longevity

The use of 20NM MLC NAND technology, combined with advanced firmware algorithms, ensures extended drive endurance, allowing the S3610 Series SSDs to sustain high write cycles over the lifespan of the device. The enterprise-class MLC flash provides a balance between cost-efficiency and endurance, delivering a reliable solution for continuous enterprise workloads. Drive health monitoring tools and SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) attributes enable proactive maintenance and help predict potential failures.

Compatibility and Integration

The 2.5-inch 7mm design allows the HPE S3610 SSD to fit into standard drive bays in HPE ProLiant servers, storage arrays, and other enterprise-grade hardware. Its plug-and-play compatibility simplifies deployment and reduces operational complexity, allowing IT teams to scale storage efficiently. Firmware-level compatibility ensures seamless integration with HPE Smart Array controllers, enhancing overall system reliability and performance.

Enterprise Use Cases and Applications

This SSD is ideal for enterprises requiring a balance of performance, capacity, and reliability. It is well-suited for virtualized environments, transactional database applications, and mixed-use data center workloads. High-performance computing tasks, including data analytics, big data storage, and intensive server applications, also benefit from the predictable performance and reliability of the S3610 Series. Its capacity of 1.6TB ensures sufficient storage for critical data while maintaining consistent performance.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

In virtualization environments, storage performance is critical to maintaining the responsiveness of virtual machines and applications. The HPE S3610 SSD ensures low latency and high IOPS, enabling multiple virtual machines to operate simultaneously without performance degradation. For private and hybrid cloud deployments, this drive provides scalable storage that supports rapid data access and migration across virtualized environments.

Database and Transactional Workloads

For database applications, the combination of high read/write speeds and mixed-use optimization makes the S3610 Series a reliable choice. Transactional workloads, which often require high write endurance and consistent performance, benefit from the drive’s power-loss protection and advanced error correction mechanisms. IT administrators can confidently deploy these drives in mission-critical environments where downtime is not acceptable.

Security and Data Integrity

Data security and integrity are paramount for enterprise SSDs, and the HPE S3610 Series incorporates robust features to protect stored information. The drive supports hardware-based encryption and includes advanced error correction codes (ECC) to detect and correct data corruption. These security features ensure that sensitive enterprise data remains safe and compliant with regulatory standards.