HPE P48045-001 3.84TB PCI Express 3.0 X4 (NVME) RI U.2 2.5 Inch SSD.

Product OverView Of HPE P48045-001 3.84TB PCI Express SSD

Product Type and Format

• Hot-swappable NVMe SSD crafted for enterprise-grade infrastructure
• Compact 2.5" Small Form Factor (SFF) ideal for space-saving server deployments
• Equipped with an HPE Smart Carrier for streamlined integration
• Firmware digitally signed for added security and authenticity

Storage Capacity and Interface

• Massive data capacity of 3.84TB supports large-volume workloads
• U.2 interface over PCIe Gen3 ensures rapid data communication
• NVMe protocol delivers low-latency and high-throughput storage access

Endurance and Usage Profile

• 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day) tailored for read-centric environments
• Solid endurance of up to 6848 TBW (Terabytes Written)
• Engineered as a Read-Intensive class drive, optimizing lifecycle in data-heavy reads

Performance Metrics

IOPS and Throughput

• Achieves 880,000 IOPS in 4KB random reads
• Handles 75,000 IOPS during 4KB random writes
• Designed to support workloads with high read request frequencies

Power Consumption Details

• Active power draw capped at 14.6 Watts for energy efficiency
• Ideal for dense server environments requiring thermal management

Connectivity and Expansion

• Single PCIe 3.0 U.2 port supports high-speed communication
• Fully compatible with 2.5" SFF hot-swap bays

System Compatibility

Supported Server Families

• HPE ProLiant DL160 Gen10: Base, Entry, and SMB configurations
• DL180 Gen10 series including Standard, Entry, and Hybrid server setups
• DL360 Gen10 servers: SAP HANA, Cohesity DataPlatform, Datera & Weka deployments
• DL380 Gen10 variants: NVMe All-Flash, Azure Stack Hub, SAP HANA-ready systems
• DL560 Gen10 optimized for SAP HANA Compute Blocks
• ML350 Gen10: High Performance, SMB, Solution, and Special configurations
• Synergy 480 Gen10 Compute Module compatibility for composable infrastructure

Optimized Workloads & Use Cases

• Efficiently supports virtualized environments and cloud-native applications
• Excellent fit for backup and restore platforms like Cohesity
• Trusted solution for all-flash architectures used in Datera deployments
• Designed to meet the storage needs of SAP HANA compute environments

Advantages for IT Infrastructure

• Reduces latency in mission-critical applications with high IOPS support
• Improves server boot times and overall system responsiveness
• Enhances workload efficiency in high-density data centers
• Meets stringent data integrity standards through secure firmware

HPE P48045‑001 3.84 TB U.2 NVMe SSD — Enterprise‑Level Read‑Intensive Storage

Core Design & Form Factor

• High‑capacity solid‑state drive engineered for hot‑swap deployment within Gen10 servers.
• Compact 2.5‑inch small form factor (SFF) aligns with U.2 (PCIe 3.0 ×4 NVMe) connections, balancing density and performance.
• Incorporates a mounting tray that simplifies insertion and removal—ideal for high‑availability data center environments.
• Firmware digitally signed, reinforcing integrity and safeguarding against unauthorized modifications.

Exceptional Storage Capacity & Interface Integration

• Massive 3.84 terabytes of usable storage, enabling extensive data retention, analytics, and virtual machine hostings.
• U.2 connection over PCIe 3.0, offering ultra‑low latency and superior throughput compared to traditional SATA interfaces.
• NVMe protocol harnesses parallelism and eliminates protocol bottlenecks—resulting in faster response times and improved utilization of server bandwidth.

Performance & Endurance Metrics

• Rated at 1 Drive‑Write‑Per‑Day (DWPD): engineered for long‑term usage in read‑centric service models.
• Durability spans up to approximately 6,848 terabytes written (TBW), offering substantial lifecycle reassurance.
• Classified under read‑intensive drives—well-suited for data retrieval workloads such as caching, indexing, big‑data analytics, and virtualization.

Performance Highlights & I/O Capabilities

Massive IOPS Throughput

• Up to 880,000 IOPS for 4 KB random reads—ensuring lightning‑fast access to scattered data segments.
• Delivers approximately 75,000 IOPS on 4 KB random writes—supporting moderate, sustained write workloads with efficiency.

Energy Efficiency

• Active power usage around 14.6 W—optimizing energy utilization and thermal characteristics within dense server racks.
• Electrical consumption balanced for data‑center TCO reduction, while maintaining high performance.

Latency & Response Time Acceleration

• NVMe transmission dramatically reduces latency compared to SAS/SATA alternatives—effective for high‑frequency trading, online transaction systems, and real‑time analytics.
• Optimized for thousands of concurrent input/output operations—ensuring responsiveness under demanding multi‑threaded workloads.

Compatibility & Deployment Scenarios

Gen10 Server Compatibility

• Guaranteed support across multiple HPE ProLiant Gen10 models: DL160, DL180, DL360, DL380 (variety of configurations such as entry, performance, all‑flash, hybrid, SAP HANA compute block, Cohesity DataPlatform, Datera, Weka, SMB, Solution, Special), DL560, ML350 High‑Performance/SMB/Special, and Synergy 480 Composable Module.
• Eases integration into both rack‑mount and composable infrastructures—simplifying deployment across heterogeneous environments.

Optimized Workload Fit

• Excels in read‑centric applications: data warehousing, search engines, large‑scale virtualization farms, analytics engines.
• Suitable for “front‑end” storage tiers where read latency is critical—such as web server caches and real‑time data retrieval.

Scalability & Server Density

• 2.5‑inch SFF design maximizes drive slot utilization—boosting overall storage density in 1U/2U server configurations.
• Hot‑swappable tray allows live replacements and maintenance, with minimal service interruptions.

Reliability & Lifecycle Advantages

• Digitally signed firmware underscores commitment to long‑term reliability and secure platform updates.
• High endurance rating ensures consistent performance across extended operational periods—even under heavy read intensities.

Use‑Case Scenarios & Sector Applications

Enterprise Virtualization & VDI

• Supports large‑scale virtual desktop infrastructures—allowing rapid boot storms and responsive user experience.
• High read throughput minimizes lag during simultaneous VM access, critical in multi‑tenant and cloud hosting models.

Analytical Databases & In‑Memory Workloads

• Ideal for OLAP queries and in‑memory analytics where prompt read responses influence performance and user satisfaction.
• Low latency access empowers accelerated data ingestion and real‑time decision support systems.

Backup Tiering & Disaster Recovery

• Serves as a fast backup cache layer in integrated backup‑recovery systems like Cohesity, elevating dedupe and restore performance.
• Enables rapid data staging, reducing RTO (Recovery Time Objective) during system failovers.

Composable and Hybrid Infrastructure

• Synergy 480 integration ensures compatibility with software‑defined infrastructure models—allowing agile reallocation of storage pools.
• Hybrid Gen10 environments (Datera, Weka) benefit from this SSD’s balance of speed, capacity, and wear endurance.

Cloud‑Native & Containerized Deployments

• Backs persistent volumes for container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, vSphere)—where read‑optimized storage reduces application latency.
• Enables faster snapshot creation and rollback, enhancing DevOps pipeline performance and agility.

Technical Differentiators & Customer Value

Advanced Durability Framework

• 1 DWPD rating provides peace of mind in environments with sustained, repetitive operations.
• 6848 TBW translates to years of dependable usage—even under heavy analytic or virtualization use.

Performance‑Per‑Dollar Efficiency

• High IOPS and low latency maximize compute ROI—especially for read‑dependent workloads where SSD price‑point matters.
• Combines capacity, speed, and endurance into one solution—simplifying procurement and planning.