P26420-001 HPE PM1733 7.68TB 2.5 Inch PCI-Express Solid State Drive

High-Performance Storage with the HPE P26420-001 PM1733 7.68TB 2.5-Inch PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD

The HPE P26420-001 PM1733 is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade SSD designed for mission-critical workloads and data-intensive applications. With a massive 7.68TB storage capacity, this solid-state drive supports PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0 x4 interface and comes in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor. Built for HPE ProLiant servers and compatible storage environments, this SSD delivers ultra-fast read/write performance, excellent endurance, and improved IOPS for next-gen data center and enterprise infrastructures.

Unleashing the Power of PCIe Gen4 with U.2 Interface

Featuring PCIe Gen4 technology, the HPE P26420-001 SSD enables double the data transfer rate compared to previous generation PCIe Gen3 SSDs. With four PCIe lanes (x4), this NVMe drive reaches sequential read speeds of up to 6,500 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,900 MB/s, enabling high-throughput workloads such as AI/ML, virtualization, VDI, OLTP databases, and content delivery networks.

Enhanced Bandwidth for Enterprise Applications

The upgrade to PCIe 4.0 ensures lower latency, increased throughput, and greater input/output operations per second (IOPS). This is crucial for enterprises requiring real-time analytics, high-volume transactions, and low-latency access to data. The SSD is ideal for applications in modern cloud computing, containerized environments, and data lake architectures.

U.2 Form Factor for Easy Integration

Utilizing the 2.5-inch U.2 (SFF-8639) form factor, the HPE P26420-001 SSD offers compatibility with a wide range of HPE servers and storage arrays. This ensures ease of installation, maintenance, and scalability without the need for adapters or custom enclosures. The hot-swappable design supports seamless upgrades and replacements in live environments.

Built with Samsung PM1733 NAND Technology

The P26420-001 is based on the Samsung PM1733 platform, one of the most advanced NVMe SSDs in the market. It incorporates cutting-edge V-NAND and an in-house SSD controller designed by Samsung for ultra-low latency and high endurance. The underlying architecture ensures consistent performance under sustained workloads and enterprise-grade reliability across data center environments.

Advanced Error Correction and Data Protection

With end-to-end data protection, power-loss protection, and SmartECC™ error correction technology, the P26420-001 ensures data integrity and minimizes the risk of data corruption. It supports encryption features including TCG-Opal and AES-256 to ensure compliance with data security standards in finance, healthcare, and government sectors.

Use Cases and Applications

The HPE P26420-001 SSD is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of enterprise use cases. Its performance and reliability make it ideal for critical workloads where speed and data availability are paramount.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

For businesses relying on virtual machines and cloud-native applications, this SSD offers predictable performance and ultra-low latency. It significantly improves hypervisor performance and enables better density in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments.

High-Performance Databases

From NoSQL to Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server environments, the SSD's high IOPS and fast access times reduce query latency and improve transaction throughput. It's optimized for OLTP, OLAP, and hybrid workloads.

AI, Machine Learning, and Big Data

With the rise of AI and machine learning workloads, the demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency storage solutions is increasing. The PM1733-based HPE SSD ensures accelerated data ingestion, faster training times, and seamless scalability for growing datasets in distributed AI clusters.

Compatibility with HPE ProLiant and Apollo Servers

The P26420-001 is engineered to integrate seamlessly with HPE server lines, including HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus models, as well as HPE Apollo systems designed for high-density computing. Its firmware and hardware-level integration with HPE system BIOS, iLO management, and Smart Storage tools makes it a native fit for enterprise IT deployments.

Firmware and Software Tools Support

Compatible with HPE Smart Update Manager (SUM), HPE Insight Diagnostics, and HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), the drive supports proactive monitoring, firmware updates, and predictive failure analysis. This enhances the ease of management and lifecycle operations.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Performance

Despite its high performance, the HPE P26420-001 SSD is energy efficient, offering a performance-per-watt advantage that reduces overall power consumption in the data center. It includes built-in thermal throttling and temperature sensors that help maintain optimal performance levels without overheating.

Lower TCO with High Reliability

Thanks to its long lifespan and high endurance, this SSD provides a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) over time. Enterprises can benefit from fewer drive replacements and reduced downtime, saving on maintenance and hardware costs.

Advanced Reliability Features

Designed for 24/7 enterprise workloads, the HPE P26420-001 features advanced reliability technologies that protect against data loss and ensure stable operation over time.

Power Loss Protection

The drive incorporates power loss protection capacitors, ensuring all cached data is written to non-volatile storage during unexpected power outages. This is a crucial feature for businesses that cannot afford data loss or corruption.

Wear Leveling and Over-Provisioning

Dynamic and static wear leveling techniques help prolong the SSD’s lifespan by evenly distributing write cycles across all NAND cells. Over-provisioned space is used to optimize performance and extend endurance under intensive write-heavy workloads.

The HPE P26420-001 PM1733 SSD

• Enterprise-grade performance for data-intensive environments
• PCIe Gen4 interface for faster throughput
• 7.68TB capacity for scalable deployments
• High endurance with 1 DWPD rating
• Comprehensive security and encryption support
• Native integration with HPE systems and software tools
• Thermal and power optimization for long-term reliability

Related Product Categories

The HPE P26420-001 SSD belongs to a broader category of enterprise SSDs optimized for next-generation workloads. Other related categories include:

Enterprise NVMe SSDs

NVMe SSDs leverage the PCIe interface to bypass SATA limitations and provide direct, high-speed communication with the CPU. These drives are critical for real-time processing, low-latency applications, and large-scale data analytics.