P05986-X21 HPE 1.92TB SATA-6GBPS Mixed Use SSD.

HPE P05986-X21 1.92TB SATA-6GBPS 2.5 Inch SSD

Elevate your enterprise server storage capabilities with the HPE P05986-X21, a robust 1.92TB mixed-use SSD. This hot-pluggable drive is engineered to deliver exceptional speed, reliability, and endurance for demanding data center workloads, making it an ideal storage enhancement for a wide array of HPE server platforms.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Model Identifier: P05986-X21
• Replacement Part Code: P08625-001
• Component Classification: Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap

Technical Specifications

Storage Capacity and Physical Design

• Total Memory: 1.92 Terabytes
• Physical Size: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Profile Height: 7.00 mm (0.30 inch)
• Carrier Inclusion: Includes HPE SmartDrive Carrier

Interface and Flash Technology

• Host Connection: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Port Configuration: Single Port
• Memory Chip Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
• Firmware Security: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)

Workload and Endurance Ratings

• Use Case Profile: Mixed Use
• 30-Day Write Capacity: 10,000 GB
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 3.10

Impressive Speed and Responsiveness Metrics

This SSD is built for speed, offering low latency and high throughput for both sequential and random data access patterns.

Sequential Data Transfer Performance

• Peak External Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Maximum Sequential Read Speed: 530 MiB/s
• Maximum Sequential Write Speed: 480 MiB/s

Random Input/Output Operations

• Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 69,000
• Peak Random Read IOPS (4KiB): 76,000 @ Q32
• Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 38,000
• Peak Random Write IOPS (4KiB): 41,000 @ Q4

Access Latency Figures

• Average Random Read Latency: 110 µs
• Average Random Write Latency: 52 µs

Power Efficiency and Thermal Design

Engineered for energy-conscious data centers, this drive maintains optimal performance per watt.

• Inactive State: 1.31 Watts
• Sequential Read Activity: 2.32 Watts
• Sequential Write Activity: 3.30 Watts
• Peak Power Draw: 4.00 Watts

Physical Dimensions and Weight

• Unit Height: 5.00 inch (12.70 cm)
• Unit Width: 7.00 inch (17.78 cm)
• Unit Depth: 9.00 inch (22.86 cm)
• Product Weight: 1.10 lbs (0.50 kg)

Comprehensive Server Compatibility

This versatile storage component is designed for seamless integration into a broad spectrum of HPE server families, ensuring flexible deployment options.

Supported HPE Server Platforms

HPE ProLiant DL Series Rack Servers

• DL180 Gen10 and specialized variants
• DL325 Gen10 and specialized variants
• DL360 Gen10 and specialized variants
• DL380 Gen10 and specialized variants
• DL385 Gen10 and specialized variants
• DL560 Gen10 and specialized variants
• DL580 Gen10 and specialized variants

HPE ProLiant BL Series Blade Servers

• BL460c Gen10 (2.5inch)

HPE Synergy Composable Systems

• 480 Gen10 Compute Module and all variants

HPE Apollo Series Servers

• Apollo 4200 Gen9 for Google (2.5inch)

HPE P05986-X21 1.92TB SATA-6GBPS 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable SC Mixed Use SSD Overview

The HPE P05986-X21 1.92TB SATA-6GBPS 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable SC Mixed Use SSD is designed for enterprise-class storage environments that demand exceptional reliability, high performance, and sustained endurance. Built with cutting-edge SATA-6GBPS interface technology, this 2.5-inch solid-state drive is optimized to handle mixed workloads, including both read-intensive and write-intensive applications. Its hot-pluggable capability ensures seamless integration into existing HPE server and storage infrastructures, allowing IT administrators to perform maintenance and upgrades without interrupting system operations

Defining Workload Characteristics

Enterprise storage workloads are typically categorized by their ratio of read to write operations and the intensity of those operations. Read-intensive workloads, such as boot drives or data warehousing for analytics, primarily involve fetching data, placing minimal stress on the NAND flash cells. Write-intensive workloads, like transactional databases, logging, or video editing, constantly write new data, which is the most taxing operation for SSDs and leads to faster wear. Mixed Use workloads, as the name implies, strike a balance. They involve a near-equal or significant proportion of both read and write I/O operations. Examples include database hosting where queries (reads) and transactions (writes) occur concurrently, virtualization hypervisors managing multiple virtual machines, and email servers processing incoming and outgoing messages.

The Engineering Behind Endurance

To withstand the rigors of mixed workloads, the HPE P05986-X21 is constructed with high-endurance Multi-Level Cell (MLC) or enterprise-grade Triple-Level Cell (eTLC) NAND flash memory. This type of NAND offers a superior program/erase cycle count compared to the TLC or QLC NAND found in consumer drives. Furthermore, it is over-provisioned, meaning a portion of the physical NAND capacity is reserved and invisible to the user. This extra space is used by the drive's controller for background tasks like garbage collection and wear leveling, which dramatically improves performance consistency and extends the drive's operational lifespan under heavy write loads.

In-Depth Technical Specifications and Architecture

The HPE P05986-X21 is defined by a set of robust technical specifications that collectively deliver its promised performance. A deep dive into these specs reveals the drive's capability to serve in the most demanding server racks.

Capacity and Form Factor

With a formatted capacity of 1.92 terabytes, this drive occupies a strategic sweet spot in the enterprise market. It provides substantial storage for operating systems, applications, and active datasets without the premium cost associated with higher-capacity drives. The 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) is the industry standard for modern servers and storage arrays, allowing for high-density configurations. The hot-pluggable capability is a non-negotiable feature in enterprise environments, enabling system administrators to replace a failed drive or add capacity without powering down the entire server, thereby ensuring maximum system uptime and availability.

SATA 6Gbps Interface and Performance Benchmarks

While the industry is gradually moving towards NVMe for ultimate performance, the SATA 6Gbps (SATA III) interface remains incredibly relevant and widely deployed. The HPE P05986-X21 leverages this interface to its maximum potential, offering sequential read and write speeds that saturate the SATA bus. This translates to consistent, high-throughput data transfer that eliminates I/O bottlenecks for applications that are not exclusively latency-bound. The drive is engineered to deliver high random IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), which is a critical metric for database performance and virtualization, where numerous small, random read and write requests are the norm.

Understanding Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD)

A cornerstone specification for any enterprise SSD is its endurance, quantified as Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD). For the 1.92TB model, this rating is typically in the range suitable for Mixed Use workloads, often around 3-5 DWPD over its warranty period. This means you can completely write the entire 1.92TB capacity three to five times every single day for the duration of the drive's warranty—usually five years—and the drive is guaranteed to perform within its specified parameters. This level of endurance is what separates true enterprise Mixed Use SSDs from desktop-class drives repurposed for server use.

Ideal Application Scenarios

The theoretical advantages of the HPE P05986-X21 are realized in practical, real-world deployment scenarios. Its balanced performance profile makes it a versatile component across various IT infrastructures.

Server Boot and Application Drives

In server configurations, using the HPE P05986-X21 as a boot drive ensures rapid server startup and responsiveness. More importantly, hosting the host operating system and critical applications on this SSD means that system services and application processes benefit from the low latency and high IOPS, leading to better overall server performance and efficiency, especially when managing numerous concurrent tasks.

Database and Transaction Processing

Relational database management systems like Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, and MySQL are classic Mixed Use workloads. Querying data involves significant read activity, while processing transactions, inserting new records, and updating existing ones constitute heavy write activity. The consistent performance and high endurance of the HPE P05986-X21 ensure that database operations remain fast and reliable, maintaining quick transaction times and supporting a high number of concurrent users.

HPE-Specific Integration and Value-Added Features

As a genuine HPE component, the P05986-X21 is not just a generic SSD with an HPE badge. It is meticulously integrated and tested to work flawlessly within the HPE ecosystem, providing benefits that third-party drives cannot match.

HPE Smart Array Controller Compatibility

This drive is designed for optimal performance and management when used with HPE Smart Array controllers. These controllers can leverage the drive's specific telemetry to provide enhanced monitoring and predictive analytics, ensuring seamless integration and reliable operation within HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers.

HPE InfoSight and Predictive Analytics

When deployed in a compatible HPE server, the drive's health and performance data can be fed into the cloud-based HPE InfoSight platform. InfoSight uses global data and machine learning to analyze the entire infrastructure stack, often predicting and preventing issues before they cause downtime. This proactive management capability is a significant value-add for maintaining business continuity.

Firmware and HPE Service Guarantees

HPE provides tailored firmware updates for its drives, which are validated against thousands of system configurations to ensure stability and security. By using a genuine HPE drive, you ensure firmware compatibility and avoid the potential instability that can come from using non-certified components. Furthermore, the drive is covered by HPE's comprehensive warranty and support services, providing peace of mind and protecting your IT investment.

Strategic Considerations for Deployment

Selecting the HPE P05986-X21 is a strategic decision that impacts the performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership of your IT infrastructure.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis

While the upfront cost of a Mixed Use SSD is higher than a Read-Intensive model, the TCO often proves more favorable for the targeted workloads. The higher endurance reduces the risk of premature failure and the associated costs of drive replacement, data recovery, and system downtime. The performance gains translate into faster application response times, improved employee productivity, and the ability to support more users or VMs on a single server, thereby improving hardware utilization and delaying costly server refresh cycles.

Future-Proofing Your Storage Infrastructure

Investing in a drive with the endurance and performance headroom of the HPE P05986-X21 provides a buffer for future growth. As application demands inevitably increase, the storage layer will not immediately become a bottleneck. This drive offers a reliable, high-performance foundation that can effectively handle increasing I/O demands for years, making it a smart, future-proof choice for businesses planning for growth and digital transformation.