P27054-003 HPE PM1643A 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps 2.5inch Mixed Use Hot Swap Enterprise Solid State Drive

HPE P27054-003 PM1643A 3.84TB SAS SSD Overview

The HPE P27054-003 PM1643A 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps 2.5-inch Mixed Use Hot Swap Enterprise Solid State Drive represents a high-capacity, high-performance storage solution tailored for enterprise-class data centers, servers, and high-demand computing environments. Engineered for reliability and scalability, this SSD offers businesses an efficient alternative to traditional spinning drives, with significantly improved speed, endurance, and energy efficiency.

Optimized for Enterprise Mixed-Use Applications

This HPE enterprise SSD is categorized under mixed-use solid state drives, ideal for workloads that balance read and write operations. These include online transaction processing (OLTP), virtualization, customer relationship management (CRM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. With 3.84TB of usable storage capacity, the PM1643A model meets the demands of both data-heavy read operations and high-frequency write transactions.

Key Features of HPE P27054-003 PM1643A 3.84TB SAS SSD

• 3.84TB storage capacity suitable for enterprise-grade data demands
• 12Gbps SAS interface for high-speed data transfer and reliability
• 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) for space-efficient server configurations
• Mixed-use endurance profile, balancing performance and longevity
• Hot Swap functionality for minimal downtime and easy maintenance

SAS 12Gbps Interface Advantages

The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gbps interface of the P27054-003 ensures superior throughput, dual-port redundancy, and high availability. Designed for scalable enterprise storage infrastructures, SAS provides advantages over SATA, such as full-duplex data transmission, higher input/output operations per second (IOPS), and better signal integrity for extended data paths in complex environments.

Drive Reliability and Performance Metrics

Reliability is a cornerstone of any enterprise SSD, and the HPE PM1643A series delivers through advanced error correction, wear leveling, and end-to-end data protection. With enhanced NAND flash memory and optimized firmware, this drive is built to withstand demanding workloads over an extended lifecycle.

Endurance and DWPD Rating

The drive features a balanced endurance rating that supports multiple drive writes per day (DWPD). Ideal for mixed-use scenarios, the PM1643A provides high endurance without the excessive cost associated with write-intensive SSDs. This makes it a cost-effective solution for environments requiring reliable daily write and read operations over many years.

Performance Specifications

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 2100 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2000 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS: 400,000
• Random Write IOPS: 50,000
• Latency (Typical): Less than 100 microseconds

Low Latency for Real-Time Processing

Latency-sensitive applications such as real-time analytics, big data platforms, and financial transaction systems benefit greatly from the drive’s ultra-low latency. The ability to access data in microseconds enhances responsiveness and overall system performance.

Hot Swap Functionality and Maintenance Simplicity

Featuring hot-swappable support, the HPE P27054-003 can be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the server or affecting other operations. This is a critical feature in high-availability environments, including enterprise storage arrays and mission-critical application servers.

Enterprise Uptime Maximization

Hot swap support allows IT administrators to minimize downtime during drive replacements, maintenance, or upgrades. With tool-less removal in HPE ProLiant servers and enclosures, the drive enables rapid intervention without compromising system uptime.

The HPE ProLiant Servers and Storage

This SSD is fully qualified and tested for compatibility with a wide range of HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers, HPE Synergy, and HPE 3PAR and Nimble storage arrays. By choosing an HPE-branded SSD like the P27054-003, organizations can ensure full firmware integration, support for HPE Smart Carrier indicators, and system-level diagnostics and alerting through HPE Smart Storage software tools.

Use in Virtualized and Cloud Environments

The P27054-003 is ideal for virtualization workloads, hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), and private cloud deployments where input/output consistency, low latency, and high endurance are required. When used in VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V, or KVM environments, this SSD contributes to faster boot times, reduced VM latency, and improved snapshot and clone performance.

Form Factor and Data Center Efficiency

With a 2.5-inch SFF, the HPE PM1643A SSD provides data centers with high capacity per rack unit. This form factor is space-efficient and compatible with standard enterprise drive bays, enclosures, and backplanes. Combined with low power consumption and reduced cooling requirements, this drive contributes to operational cost savings and improved data center energy efficiency.

Thermal Management and Power Consumption

Optimized for thermal efficiency, the drive supports power-loss protection and is engineered to maintain performance even under high-temperature conditions. Its power draw is significantly lower than traditional HDDs, which helps reduce the overall thermal load in densely packed server environments.

Security and Data Protection Features

Security is another core component of the PM1643A 3.84TB SAS SSD. It includes native support for advanced data protection protocols, encryption, and secure erase functions, meeting enterprise-grade standards for data integrity and security compliance.

Advanced Error Correction and Protection

The drive features end-to-end data path protection, power-loss data protection (PLDP), and sophisticated ECC algorithms to prevent data corruption during both idle and active operations. These features ensure that sensitive workloads such as financial data, medical records, and legal archives remain safe and consistent.

Secure Erase and Sanitization

Secure erase functionality allows complete removal of sensitive data, making the drive suitable for environments with stringent data disposal policies or regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, or FINRA. The ability to sanitize the drive rapidly reduces turnaround time during decommissioning or repurposing.

Enterprise SSD

When compared to other enterprise SSDs such as the Intel D3-S4610, Samsung PM883, or Micron 5300 MAX, the HPE P27054-003 stands out with its SAS interface, enhanced durability, and optimized compatibility with HPE server ecosystems. While other drives may provide similar capacities, the PM1643A's firmware integration and support for HPE SmartDrive Caddies and LEDs offer superior serviceability and system awareness.

SAS Over SATA

Although SATA SSDs are often more cost-effective, SAS drives like the P27054-003 provide greater scalability, dual-port functionality for high-availability clusters, and faster sustained throughput. Enterprises with mission-critical performance demands benefit greatly from SAS SSDs, particularly when deployed in multi-drive storage architectures.

Deployment Scenarios for the HPE PM1643A SSD

The HPE P27054-003 is versatile across multiple deployment models. Its design and durability make it an excellent choice for:

• Enterprise database servers
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
• Cloud storage nodes
• Online transaction processing systems
• AI/ML and data analytics clusters