MO006400KXVZE HPE 6.4TB Nvme Gen4 Mixed Use SFF BC U.3 For Gen10 Plus & 11 SSD

HPE MO006400KXVZE — Enterprise 6.4TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed-Use SSD (U.3, SFF)

The HPE MO006400KXVZE is a high-capacity enterprise NVMe solid state drive designed for mixed-use workloads in modern HPE Gen10 Plus and Gen11 server platforms. Built in a 2.5" small form factor (SFF) with a U.3 connector, this drive delivers a balance of sustained throughput, low latency and enterprise-grade endurance—making it well suited for virtualization, database caching, boot/OS storage, and tier-1 application acceleration. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Specifications at a Glance

The MO006400KXVZE for your data center

Optimized for mixed workloads

Mixed-use drives like the MO006400KXVZE are engineered to perform reliably where both reads and writes are significant. This makes them ideal for consolidated environments where databases, virtual machines and containerized applications run alongside caching and tiering services. The combination of 6.4 TB capacity plus MU endurance offers a cost-effective way to increase per-slot capacity without sacrificing the write longevity required by production workloads. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

High throughput & low latency

Leveraging NVMe and PCIe Gen4 x4 lanes, the MO006400KXVZE provides substantially higher throughput and lower I/O latency than legacy SATA/SAS SSDs. In practical terms, that means faster boot times, quicker VM provisioning, and improved database transaction responsiveness when the drive is used as primary or cache storage. Vendors list high sequential read/write and strong IOPS characteristics for similar Gen4 MU drives—ideal when predictable response times matter. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Compatibility with HPE Gen10 Plus & Gen11 servers

This model is part of HPE's Generation 10+ drive portfolio and is packaged to work with HPE SFF U.3 carriers/trays used in ProLiant servers and HPE storage enclosures. If you run HPE Gen10 Plus or Gen11 servers, the MO006400KXVZE is a plug-and-play option when installed in the correct tray and with compatible firmware. Always verify tray compatibility and server firmware support before deployment. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Detailed technical breakdown

Interface and form factor

The drive uses a U.3 connector which supports NVMe over PCIe lanes while retaining a 2.5" SFF mechanical form factor. U.3 combines the physical form factor of 2.5" drives with the electrical flexibility required by modern NVMe deployments, enabling hot-swap capability and easier servicing in rack servers. For blade or proprietary connector systems, confirm physical carrier compatibility. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Flash technology and controller

MO006400KXVZE units are produced with 3D TLC NAND—a mainstream enterprise flash choice that balances cost per TB with endurance and performance. The internal controller, firmware optimization and enterprise features (like power loss protection, end-to-end data path protection and background media management) shape real-world reliability and performance. Look for vendor datasheets or SPDM/CM7 details for exact features per firmware version. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Power loss protection & data integrity

Enterprise NVMe drives commonly include mechanisms to reduce the risk of data corruption during unexpected power events. While the implementation varies by model and firmware, HPE-branded enterprise drives typically include features to protect in-flight data and maintain internal metadata integrity—key for database and transactional workloads. Confirm exact power protection features in the official HPE documentation for the MO006400KXVZE. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Endurance and workload guidance

Endurance for enterprise MU drives is normally expressed in DWPD or TBW. For MO006400KXVZE, listings and vendor tables indicate enterprise-grade endurance consistent with “mixed use” classification—sufficient for many server and tier-1 use cases. If your deployment writes very heavily (analytics, intensive logging, write-amplified databases), calculate expected lifespan using TBW/DWPD values from the official spec to ensure it meets your refresh cycle and SLAs. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Use cases & deployment patterns

Virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)

In virtualized stacks, the MO006400KXVZE can be used as boot drives for hypervisor hosts, as datastore devices for VMs, or as local caching layers for distributed storage. The 6.4 TB capacity allows administrators to consolidate more VM storage per slot, reducing the number of physical drives needed for a given capacity target. Because virtualization mixes reads and writes, MU endurance is a practical fit. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Databases & high-transaction applications

For small to medium database deployments (OLTP, caching, metadata stores), these drives provide low latency and consistent IOPS. When used as primary storage for databases, monitor write intensity and use RAID/replication strategies to meet availability requirements. For extreme write-heavy DB setups, consider drives with higher DWPD or a mixed tier using DRAM/persistent memory caching. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

Boot / OS and infrastructure services

Using an enterprise NVMe as a host's boot drive gives dramatic improvements in OS boot and patching workflows. The MO006400KXVZE is a robust option for boot volumes in environments requiring high availability and quick system recovery. Its hot-plug capability and HPE tray compatibility simplify drive replacement and serviceability. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

Compatibility checklist before buying

Server & tray fit

Confirm that your HPE servers use 2.5" U.3 carriers compatible with Gen10 Plus or Gen11 server chassis. Although U.3 is a standard, some older trays or vendor-specific caddies may differ; always match the drive part number with the correct HPE tray/part for plug-and-play installation. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

BIOS/firmware and HPE controllers

Ensure the server BIOS, HPE Smart Array/RAID firmware (if applicable) and system firmware levels are at the versions recommended by HPE for NVMe support. Some platforms require microcode or system controller updates for full NVMe/U.3 support and device health reporting. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}

Drive firmware & model variants

HPE sometimes ships the same physical SSD under multiple model or part numbers (factory branded vs. third-party sourced). Verify the exact part/firmware combination you receive—retail listings often include MO006400KXVZE and a related HPE part number (e.g., P63769-003). Match the published datasheet to the part number before large purchases. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

Performance tuning & best practices

RAID and NVMe considerations

NVMe drives are commonly deployed in RAID configurations (software or hardware) for redundancy. When choosing RAID levels, balance capacity, performance and rebuild time—higher capacity SSDs can take longer to rebuild, which may affect rebuild stress on remaining drives. Consider using RAID levels and rebuild settings designed for SSDs, or leverage erasure coding in software-defined storage for better rebuild efficiency.

Related categories and subcategories

Similar enterprise NVMe drives

Explore adjacent SKU families (read-intensive, read/write balanced, or read-optimized high-capacity variants) when you evaluate alternatives based on endurance, price per TB, and performance goals. Pair MU class drives with RI or RI-optimized drives in hybrid tiers for cost-effective architectures. :contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}