P47976-001 HPE 960GB SATA 6GBPS Read Intensive 3.5inch LFF LPC Multi Vendor Solid State Drive

HPE P47976-001 960GB SATA 6Gbps Read Intensive SSD  

The HPE P47976-001 is a high-performance 960GB solid state drive designed for read-intensive workloads. Engineered for HPE Proliant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers, this 3.5-inch LFF drive ensures reliable storage performance with digitally signed firmware and a low-profile carrier for seamless integration. Ideal for enterprises seeking dependable SSD solutions, it balances capacity, endurance, and data transfer efficiency.

Key Features of HPE P47976-001

• Capacity: 960GB triple-level cell (TLC) NAND flash memory
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s for rapid data access
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) with hot-swap support
• Digitally signed firmware for secure and reliable operation
• Bundled with HPE Low Profile Carrier for easy deployment
• Designed for HPE Proliant DL and ML Gen10 servers and HPE Simplivity 325 Gen10

Technical Specifications

Storage and Drive Details

• Device Type: Solid State Drive – hot-swappable
• NAND Flash Memory: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
• Drive Capacity: 960GB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Interface Speed: SATA 6Gb/s
• Height: 0.3 inches
• Bundled Accessories: HPE Low Profile Carrier

Performance Metrics

• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 0.8
• Endurance: 1400 TB
• Read Speed (Internal): 515 MB/s
• Write Speed (Internal): 480 MB/s
• 4KB Random Read IOPS: 58,500
• 4KB Random Write IOPS: 29,000
• External Transfer Rate: 600 MB/s

Power Efficiency

• Idle Power Consumption: 1.35 W
• Random Read/Write: 3.02 W
• Sequential Read: 3.05 W
• Sequential Write: 3.37 W
• Maximum Power: 3.37 W

Expansion and Connectivity

• Interface: 1 x SATA 6Gb/s
• Compatible Bays: 3.5-inch LFF
• Supports hot-swappable deployment for easy upgrades

Compatibility and Integration

This HPE SSD is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of HPE servers and nodes, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Supported Servers

• Proliant DL20 Gen10 Series
• Proliant DL325 Gen10 Series
• Proliant ML110, ML30, and ML350 Gen10 Models
• HPE Simplivity 325 Gen10 Nodes

Gen10 Plus Enhanced Compatibility

• DL20 Gen10 Plus Base, Entry, Performance, High Performance variants
• DL325 Gen10 Plus V2 and Flash Node configurations
• ML30 Gen10 Plus Entry, Performance, and Full configurations
• ML350 Gen10 Plus Sub-entry, SMB, Solution, and Special Server editions

Benefits for Enterprise Storage

• Enhanced reliability with digitally signed firmware
• Reduced downtime thanks to hot-swappable design
• High endurance suitable for read-heavy applications
• Low-profile carrier ensures compatibility across multiple server generations
• Energy-efficient design reduces operational costs

Performance Optimization

• Random read/write speeds support database and virtualization tasks
• Consistent data transfer rates maintain server efficiency
• Optimized for HPE Proliant Gen10/Gen10 Plus server architectures

HPE P47976-001 960GB SATA 6GBPS Solid State Drive  

High-Performance Storage Solution for Enterprise Servers

The HPE P47976-001 960GB SATA 6GBPS Read Intensive 3.5 inch LFF LPC Multi Vendor Solid State Drive is engineered to deliver robust performance for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen10 Plus servers. This solid-state drive provides optimal read-intensive capabilities, making it an essential storage solution for enterprise workloads, virtualization, and database applications. Designed for high reliability, the P47976-001 ensures low latency, consistent throughput, and energy-efficient storage, addressing the demands of modern data centers and mission-critical environments.

Enhanced Storage Reliability

The HPE P47976-001 is built with enterprise-grade NAND technology, delivering superior endurance for read-intensive workloads. With high mean time between failures (MTBF) and robust error correction mechanisms, this SSD provides dependable performance under continuous operational conditions. The inclusion of a tray ensures secure mounting within HPE server racks, reducing the risk of physical damage during installation or maintenance.

Optimized Read-Intensive Performance

Read-intensive solid-state drives are designed to handle workloads that involve frequent data retrieval, such as web servers, caching systems, and analytical applications. The HPE P47976-001 optimizes sequential and random read operations, providing accelerated response times and reduced latency. These performance characteristics allow businesses to efficiently process large datasets while maintaining high availability for critical applications.

Interface and Form Factor

The HPE P47976-001 utilizes the SATA 6GBPS interface, ensuring high-speed data transfer and compatibility with legacy and modern server systems. Its 3.5-inch form factor allows integration into a wide range of server chassis, making it a versatile storage solution. The LPC (Low Profile Connector) design ensures secure connections while minimizing interference and maximizing airflow within the server enclosure.

Capacity and Endurance

With a capacity of 960GB, the P47976-001 offers substantial storage for virtual machines, databases, and high-read applications. This capacity is ideal for enterprises looking to consolidate storage and reduce the number of drives required, which in turn lowers power consumption and operational costs. The drive’s endurance metrics are optimized for read-intensive workloads, ensuring long-term reliability and minimal performance degradation over time.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management

The HPE P47976-001 incorporates energy-efficient design principles to reduce power consumption while maintaining optimal performance. Advanced thermal management features help dissipate heat, protecting internal components from overheating and ensuring stable operation even under high workloads. This energy-conscious design contributes to overall data center sustainability and operational cost reduction.

Enterprise-Grade Data Protection

Data Integrity and Error Correction

Built with enterprise-class error correction technologies, the HPE P47976-001 provides high data integrity and reliability. End-to-end data protection ensures that read and write operations are verified and corrected automatically, preventing data corruption and minimizing the risk of operational downtime. These features make it suitable for mission-critical applications where data accuracy is paramount.

Applications and Use Cases

Virtualization and Cloud Environments

The HPE P47976-001 is ideal for virtualization workloads, including VMware, Hyper-V, and other hypervisor platforms. Its high read-intensive performance accelerates virtual machine boot times, application response, and data retrieval. Cloud service providers and enterprises can leverage this SSD to optimize storage infrastructure, ensuring high availability and scalability for multi-tenant or hybrid cloud deployments.

Database and Analytics Acceleration

Modern databases require high-speed data access to maintain efficient query processing and transaction performance. The 960GB capacity and read-optimized design of the P47976-001 make it well-suited for database servers, data warehousing, and analytics platforms. Businesses can achieve faster insights, improved application performance, and enhanced user experience when using these SSDs for their data-intensive workloads.

High-Performance Web and Application Hosting

Web servers and application platforms benefit from the low-latency, high-throughput performance of the HPE P47976-001. The SSD supports simultaneous access by multiple users and applications, maintaining consistent performance during peak demand. Hosting providers and enterprises running e-commerce, content delivery, or software-as-a-service platforms can rely on these drives for stable and responsive service delivery.

Advantages Over Traditional Hard Drives

Speed and Responsiveness

Compared to traditional mechanical hard drives, the HPE P47976-001 offers significantly faster read and write speeds. This translates into quicker data access, reduced latency, and improved overall system responsiveness. Enterprises benefit from accelerated workloads, faster backup and recovery operations, and reduced bottlenecks in storage-intensive applications.

Reliability and Durability

Unlike spinning disk drives, solid-state drives have no moving parts, making them less prone to mechanical failure. The P47976-001’s enterprise-grade NAND flash and robust construction provide enhanced durability, longer operational lifespan, and lower maintenance requirements. This reliability is critical for environments where continuous availability and minimal downtime are essential.

Lower Power Consumption and Noise

SSD technology consumes less power than traditional hard drives, resulting in lower energy costs and reduced heat output. The silent operation of the P47976-001 contributes to a quieter data center environment and less cooling demand. These features make it an environmentally responsible and cost-effective choice for large-scale deployments.

Scalable Storage Solutions

The HPE P47976-001 enables organizations to build scalable storage solutions for growing data demands. Multiple SSDs can be deployed in RAID configurations to increase performance, redundancy, and overall storage capacity. Enterprises can optimize storage architecture based on specific workload requirements, balancing cost, speed, and reliability.

Integration with HPE Storage Ecosystem

This SSD is fully compatible with HPE Smart Array controllers and storage management solutions. Seamless integration ensures that the drive works harmoniously with other HPE storage components, providing consistent performance and simplified management. IT teams can leverage centralized monitoring, firmware updates, and predictive analytics to maximize infrastructure efficiency and reduce operational complexity.

Future-Proofing Enterprise Infrastructure

By adopting the HPE P47976-001, organizations future-proof their storage infrastructure for evolving workloads. Its high-capacity design, read-intensive optimization, and enterprise-grade reliability make it a sustainable investment for years to come. Businesses can confidently scale operations, improve application performance, and maintain high availability without frequent hardware replacement cycles.