P42589-001 HPE 800GB SAS 24GBPS Mixed Use Sff BC SSD.

HPE P42589-001 800GB SAS 24Gbps Mixed Use SSD

The HPE P42589-001 represents the pinnacle of enterprise storage technology, combining exceptional performance, robust security features, and enterprise-grade reliability in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. This 800GB SAS 24Gbps Mixed Use Self-Encrypting SSD is engineered specifically for demanding data center environments where performance consistency, data protection, and storage efficiency are paramount.

Performance Characteristics

The HPE P42589-001 SSD delivers exceptional performance metrics that make it ideal for I/O-intensive enterprise applications. With its SAS 24Gbps interface, this drive offers significantly higher bandwidth compared to previous generation SAS 12Gbps drives, reducing bottlenecks in data-intensive environments.

Speed and Throughput Capabilities

This mixed-use SSD achieves sequential read speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1,100 MB/s. For random operations, it delivers up to 300,000 IOPS for random reads and 65,000 IOPS for random writes, making it suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications from database operations to virtualization workloads.

Latency and Quality of Service

The drive maintains consistently low latency with average read latency of less than 100 microseconds and average write latency of less than 15 microseconds. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features ensure predictable performance even during peak workload periods, which is critical for maintaining service level agreements in multi-tenant environments.

Advanced Security Features

Security is a foundational element of the HPE P42589-001 SSD, with comprehensive encryption and management capabilities designed to protect sensitive data throughout its lifecycle.

Self-Encrypting Drive Technology

As a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), the P42589-001 performs real-time encryption and decryption of all data written to and read from the media using AES-256 encryption. This encryption occurs transparently in the drive's hardware with minimal performance impact, providing comprehensive data-at-rest protection without requiring additional software or host resources.

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Compliance

This SSD meets the rigorous security requirements of FIPS 140-2 Level 2, validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This certification ensures that the cryptographic module has been thoroughly tested and provides strong security controls appropriate for government, financial, and other regulated industries.

FIPS Security Implementation

The FIPS-compliant implementation includes tamper-evident physical security mechanisms, role-based authentication, and rigorous cryptographic key management. The drive supports both TCG Enterprise and TCG Pyrite security protocols, providing flexibility for different security implementation requirements.

Secure Erase and Crypto Erase

The drive features instant secure erase capabilities through cryptographic sanitization. By simply deleting the encryption key, the drive renders all data permanently inaccessible, enabling rapid decommissioning, repurposing, or end-of-life disposal without physical destruction of the media.

Mixed Use Workload Optimization

The "Mixed Use" designation indicates that this SSD is engineered to handle balanced read and write workloads, making it versatile for a wide range of enterprise applications.

Workload Endurance and Wear Leveling

With an endurance rating of 10 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD), the P42589-001 can withstand intensive write operations while maintaining data integrity over its 5-year warranty period. Advanced wear-leveling algorithms distribute write operations evenly across all NAND flash cells, preventing premature wear on specific regions of the drive.

Application Scenarios

This mixed-use SSD is ideally suited for applications that require a balance of read and write performance, including database servers, virtualized environments, collaboration platforms, and medium-duty analytics workloads. Its consistent performance profile makes it particularly valuable for applications with unpredictable I/O patterns.

Enterprise Reliability and Data Protection

The HPE P42589-001 incorporates multiple layers of protection to ensure data integrity and maximize uptime in mission-critical environments.

Power Loss Protection

Advanced power loss protection circuits with onboard capacitors provide sufficient power to complete in-progress write operations and flush cached data to non-volatile memory in the event of unexpected power failure. This prevents data corruption and maintains data consistency across unexpected shutdown scenarios.

Error Correction and Monitoring

The drive employs sophisticated error correction codes (ECC) including LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) to detect and correct bit errors, extending the lifespan of the NAND flash memory. Continuous health monitoring with S.M.A.R.T. attributes enables proactive maintenance and early detection of potential issues before they impact operations.

Proactive Health Monitoring

Comprehensive health monitoring tracks numerous parameters including media wear, read error rates, temperature history, and cumulative host writes. This data can be accessed through HPE's system management tools for predictive analytics and capacity planning.

SAS 24Gbps Interface Advantages

The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 24Gbps interface represents the latest evolution in SAS technology, delivering significant performance improvements over previous generations.

Bandwidth and Scalability

With double the bandwidth of SAS 12Gbps drives, the 24Gbps interface enables higher performance in dense storage configurations and reduces the number of drives needed to achieve target performance levels. This interface maintains full backward compatibility with SAS 12Gbps and 6Gbps infrastructures, protecting existing investments while providing a migration path to higher performance.

Dual-Port Capability

The SAS interface includes dual-port capability, enabling redundant paths to the storage device for high-availability configurations. This is particularly important in clustered environments where storage accessibility is critical to maintaining application availability.

Form Factor and Integration

The 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design with included tray ensures seamless integration into existing HPE server and storage infrastructure.

Physical Dimensions and Compatibility

Measuring 69.85mm x 100.45mm x 14.8mm, this drive fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays in HPE ProLiant, Apollo, and Synergy systems. The included tray simplifies installation and ensures proper alignment and cooling within the system chassis.

Thermal Management

Enterprise SSDs generate significant heat during intensive operations. The P42589-001 incorporates advanced thermal monitoring and throttling mechanisms to maintain optimal operating temperatures, ensuring consistent performance while protecting components from heat-related degradation.

Firmware and Management Capabilities

Comprehensive management features enable efficient integration into modern data center operations and automation frameworks.

HPE Integration and Management

The drive firmware is specifically tuned for HPE server ecosystems, providing seamless integration with HPE iLO, HPE OneView, and HPE InfoSight for predictive analytics. This integration enables centralized management, firmware updates, and health monitoring across the infrastructure stack.

SCSI Commands and Standards Compliance

Full support for standard SCSI commands ensures broad compatibility with enterprise operating systems and hypervisors. The drive also supports T10 Protection Information (T10 PI) for end-to-end data integrity protection across the storage stack.

Use Cases and Deployment Scenarios

The HPE P42589-001 800GB SAS Mixed Use SSD is designed for specific enterprise workloads that demand consistent performance, high endurance, and robust security.

Virtualized Environments

In virtualized infrastructure, this drive provides the consistent I/O performance necessary to support multiple virtual machines with varying workload characteristics. The mixed-use profile is particularly well-suited for hypervisor boot volumes and virtual machine storage where both read and write performance are important.

Database Applications

Database workloads typically involve a mix of transactional writes and query reads. The P42589-001 delivers the low latency and high IOPS required for database operations while the self-encrypting capabilities help meet compliance requirements for sensitive data.

High-Performance Computing

In HPC environments, the SAS 24Gbps interface enables rapid data access for computational workloads, while the high endurance ensures reliable performance throughout extended calculation sessions.

Containerized Workloads

For containerized applications with persistent storage requirements, this drive provides the performance density needed to support multiple container instances while maintaining data security through hardware encryption.

Environmental Specifications

The HPE P42589-001 is designed to operate reliably in standard data center environments with specific temperature, humidity, and altitude parameters.

Operating Conditions

The drive operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C and can withstand non-operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C. It functions reliably at altitudes up to 10,000 feet and in relative humidity conditions from 5% to 95% non-condensing.

Power Consumption

Typical power consumption during active operation is 8-10 watts, with lower power states available during idle periods to reduce energy consumption in storage systems with varying workload patterns.