P06200-K21 HPE 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS 2.5" Read Intensive SSD

HPE P06200-K21 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS 2.5 Inch Read Intensive SSD

The exceptional capabilities of the HPE P06200-K21 3.84TB solid state drive, engineered for demanding read-intensive applications with superior reliability and performance.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Model Number: P06200-K21
• Spare Part Number: P06574-001
• Device Type: Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

Storage Capacity and Physical Attributes

• Total Storage: 3.84 Terabytes
• Connection Interface: SATA 6GBPS
• Physical Dimensions: 2.5-Inch Small Form Factor
• Memory Technology: Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND
• Profile Height: 0.30 inch (7.00 mm)

Advanced Performance Characteristics

Speed and Throughput Metrics

• Maximum Sequential Read Speed: 530 MiB/s
• Maximum Sequential Write Speed: 480 MiB/s
• Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBps
• Random Read Operations: 54,000 IOPS (4KiB, Q=16)
• Random Write Operations: 26,000 IOPS (4KiB, Q=16)

Response Time and Endurance

• Read Latency: 120 μSec (4KiB, Q1)
• Write Latency: 42 μSec (4KiB, Q1)
• 30-Day Write Capacity: 3270
• Drive Writes Per Day: 0.50 DWPD

Power Efficiency and Thermal Management

• Inactive Power Draw: 0.90 Watt
• Random Read/Write Consumption: 1.87 Watt
• Peak Power Usage: 3.00 Watt
• Operating Temperature Range: 32°F to 140°F

Connectivity and Integration Features

• Host Interface: Single SATA 6 Gb/s connection
• Mounting Compatibility: 2.5-inch SFF drive bays
• Included Accessory: HPE Smart Carrier
• Installation Type: Hot-Pluggable for live maintenance

Physical Dimensions and Weight

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

Server Compatibility and Integration

HPE ProLiant DL Series Support

• DL20 Gen10 models (2.5 inch configurations)
• DL380 Gen9 models (2.5 inch configurations)
• DL380 Gen9 specialized variants including High Performance and SAP HANA solutions

HPE ProLiant ML Series Support

• ML30 Gen10 models (2.5 inch configurations)
• ML30 Gen10 Entry, Performance, and Solution editions

HPE ProLiant XL Series Support

• XL270d Gen9 systems (2.5 inch configurations)

Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance

• Firmware Protection: Digitally Signed Firmware verification
• Environmental Compliance: WEEE standards adherence
• Workload Optimization: Read-intensive application focus

HPE P06200-K21 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS 2.5 Inch Read Intensive SSD Overview

The capabilities of the HPE P06200-K21 one must first understand the foundational technologies that empower it. The drive leverages the ubiquitous SATA 6Gbps interface, a mature and widely supported standard that ensures seamless integration into a vast majority of existing server and storage systems. While newer interfaces like NVMe offer higher peak bandwidth, SATA remains the workhorse for capacity-optimized storage tiers, providing a significant performance leap over HDDs without requiring a complete infrastructure overhaul. This makes the P06200-K21 an ideal drop-in upgrade for SATA-based storage arrays and servers.

The Architecture of Multi-Level Cell NAND Flash

At the heart of this SSD lies its Multi-Level Cell NAND flash memory. MLC technology, in this enterprise context, stores two bits of data per memory cell. This design strikes a sophisticated balance between cost, endurance, and performance. Compared to Triple-Level Cell (TLC) or Quad-Level Cell (QLC) NAND, which store three and four bits per cell respectively, MLC typically offers higher write endurance and consistent performance, especially under sustained workloads. The HPE P06200-K21 utilizes this robust MLC NAND, classifying it as a "Read-Intensive" drive. This classification is not a limitation but a purposeful engineering specification, indicating that the drive is optimized for scenarios where write cycles are less frequent than read operations, thereby maximizing the value and lifespan of the MLC media.

Intelligent Wear-Leveling and Garbage Collection

Supporting the MLC NAND is a suite of advanced controller-level features. Sophisticated wear-leveling algorithms ensure that data writes are distributed evenly across all the memory cells, preventing any single cell from wearing out prematurely. This is complemented by an efficient garbage collection process that proactively manages the NAND blocks, reclaiming space that is no longer in use and preparing it for new writes. This background maintenance is crucial for maintaining consistent write performance and long-term reliability, preventing the performance degradation that can plague lesser SSDs over time.

Defining the "Read-Intensive" Workload Profile

The term "Read-Intensive" is a key differentiator for this category of SSD. It precisely defines the operational sweet spot for the HPE P06200-K21. These drives are engineered to excel in environments where the vast majority of storage I/O operations are data reads, typically exceeding 80-90% of the total workload. In such scenarios, the drive delivers exceptional performance and reliability, offering a far superior user experience compared to mechanical HDDs.

Contrasting with Mixed-Use and Write-Intensive SSDs

It is critical to distinguish read-intensive SSDs from their mixed-use and write-intensive counterparts. Write-intensive SSDs are built with endurance as the primary focus, often utilizing more robust MLC or even Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND, and are designed for extreme write workloads like transaction logging, write caching, or high-frequency trading. Mixed-use drives aim for a balance, typically handling a 50/50 or 70/30 read/write split. The HPE P06200-K21, by focusing on read-intensive tasks, achieves an optimal cost-per-gigabyte for its intended purpose, avoiding the over-provisioning and higher cost associated with drives built for more punishing write cycles.

In-Depth Technical Specifications and Performance Analysis

The HPE P06200-K21 is defined by a set of technical specifications that translate directly into real-world performance and reliability benefits for the enterprise.

Form Factor and Capacity

This drive conforms to the 2.5-inch small form factor, a standard across modern servers and storage enclosures. Its 3.84TB capacity point is strategically significant. It provides a substantial amount of high-performance storage in a compact physical space, allowing organizations to achieve high terabyte densities within a single server chassis or storage shelf. This capacity is ideal for consolidating workloads and reducing the physical footprint and complexity of the storage infrastructure.

Performance Metrics: IOPS, Throughput, and Latency

Performance is measured in three key dimensions: Input/Output Operations Per Second (IOPS), throughput (MB/s), and latency. The HPE P06200-K21 delivers high random read IOPS, which is critical for database queries and serving files to multiple users concurrently. Its sequential read and write speeds, leveraging the SATA 6Gbps interface, saturate the bandwidth potential of the bus, enabling fast data transfers for large files and streaming media. Most importantly, the latency—the time taken to respond to an I/O request—is orders of magnitude lower than that of any HDD. This low latency is the key driver behind the "snappy" and responsive feel of applications running on this SSD, eliminating the I/O bottlenecks that plague disk-based systems.

Understanding Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) and Terabytes Written (TBW)

Endurance is a cornerstone of enterprise SSDs, quantified by two primary metrics: Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) and Terabytes Written (TBW). DWPD specifies how many times the entire capacity of the drive can be written to per day over its warranty period. A drive with a 1 DWPD rating and a 5-year warranty, for instance, can have its entire 3.84TB capacity written to once every day for five years. TBW represents the total amount of data that can be written to the drive over its lifetime. The HPE P06200-K21, as a read-intensive model, has a DWPD rating tailored for its workload profile, ensuring it will reliably serve its purpose for years under the specified read-heavy conditions.

HPE Value and Integration: More Than Just an SSD

Choosing an HPE-branded SSD like the P06200-K21 offers significant advantages over a third-party or generic drive. HPE engineers these drives as part of a larger, integrated system, ensuring optimal compatibility, performance, and management within the HPE ecosystem.

HPE Smart Array Controller Compatibility and Caching

When paired with HPE Smart Array controllers, the P06200-K21 SSD can be leveraged as part of an advanced caching strategy. Technologies like HPE SmartCache utilize such SSDs to automatically accelerate frequently accessed data from hard disk drives, creating a hybrid storage solution that delivers near-SSD performance for active data at a fraction of the cost of an all-flash array. This deep integration at the hardware level ensures stability and maximizes the potential of the storage subsystem.

HPE iLO and Systems Management

Integration extends into systems management through HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO). iLO can provide detailed health and status information for the P06200-K21 SSD, including temperature, remaining life, and predictive failure alerts. This proactive monitoring allows IT administrators to manage the drive's health as part of the server's overall well-being, facilitating pre-emptive maintenance and reducing the risk of unexpected downtime.

Firmware and Predictive Analytics with HPE InfoSight

HPE provides certified, tested firmware updates for the P06200-K21, ensuring ongoing performance optimizations and security patches. Furthermore, when used in supported HPE servers, the drive's telemetry data can contribute to the AI-driven capabilities of HPE InfoSight. InfoSight analyzes data patterns across the infrastructure stack and can predict and prevent issues before they impact operations, adding a layer of intelligence that generic drives cannot offer.

The Strategic Advantage in Modern Data Centers

The deployment of the HPE P06200-K21 3.84TB SSD confers several strategic advantages that align with the goals of modern IT organizations.

Total Cost of Ownership and Energy Efficiency

While the initial acquisition cost of an SSD is higher than an HDD of equivalent capacity, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) often tells a different story. The performance of a single P06200-K21 can replace multiple racks of HDDs to achieve the same IOPS, saving on space, power, and cooling. SSDs have no moving parts, consume less power, and generate less heat, leading to significant reductions in data center energy consumption and associated costs over a 3-5 year lifespan.

Enabling Digital Transformation and IT Agility

In an era of digital transformation, application performance is directly tied to business outcomes. Slow storage can cripple customer-facing applications, data analytics platforms, and internal business processes. By eliminating storage bottlenecks, the HPE P06200-K21 enables faster application response times, quicker data processing, and more efficient IT operations. This agility allows businesses to respond faster to market changes, deploy new services more rapidly, and provide a better experience for end-users and customers.

Future-Proofing with a Trusted Partner

Investing in HPE original equipment ensures a clear path for support and warranty claims. HPE stands behind the quality and reliability of the P06200-K21, providing peace of mind that is critical for business-continuity. By standardizing on HPE storage components, organizations are not just buying a product; they are investing in a relationship with a global leader in enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring their storage investments are sound for today and ready for the demands of tomorrow.