P50223-B21 HPE 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe Gen4 SFF SSD

HPE P50223-B21 15.36TB Read-Intensive NVMe Gen4 SSD

Unparalleled Storage Performance for Modern Data Centers

The HPE P50223-B21 represents the pinnacle of enterprise storage technology, delivering exceptional performance, massive capacity, and unparalleled reliability in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) package. This 15.36TB Read-Intensive NVMe Gen4 Solid State Drive is engineered specifically for data-intensive workloads where rapid data access and high throughput are critical to business operations.

Next-Generation NVMe Technology

Leveraging the latest NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) Gen4 interface, this SSD dramatically outperforms previous generation storage solutions with doubled bandwidth compared to Gen3 devices. The PCIe 4.0 interface enables unprecedented data transfer speeds, significantly reducing latency and eliminating storage bottlenecks in demanding enterprise environments.

Key Performance Specifications

Interface and Protocol

The drive utilizes the NVMe 1.4 specification over a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, ensuring maximum compatibility with modern server platforms while delivering exceptional sequential read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 3,800 MB/s.

Endurance and Reliability

With a robust endurance rating of 1.3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) and a 5-year limited warranty, this drive is designed for continuous operation in read-intensive environments. The advanced wear-leveling algorithm and over-provisioning ensure consistent performance throughout the drive's lifespan.

Enterprise-Grade Features

Power Loss Protection

Enterprise-class power loss protection circuits safeguard data integrity during unexpected power interruptions, ensuring that in-flight data is securely written to non-volatile memory and preventing data corruption.

End-to-End Data Protection

Comprehensive data protection mechanisms including advanced ECC (Error Correction Code), CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check), and T10 DIF (Data Integrity Field) support maintain data integrity from the host interface through to the NAND media.

Optimized for Read-Intensive Workloads

The HPE P50223-B21 is specifically engineered for read-intensive applications where the majority of operations involve data retrieval rather than writing. This optimization makes it ideal for a wide range of enterprise scenarios where fast data access is paramount to operational efficiency.

Ideal Use Cases

Database Applications

Accelerate database performance for OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) and data warehousing applications where rapid query response times directly impact business operations and customer experiences.

Virtualization and VDI

Support high-density virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments and server virtualization environments, enabling faster boot times, application loading, and overall improved user experiences.

Content Delivery and Media Streaming

Deliver high-performance storage for content delivery networks, media streaming platforms, and digital asset management systems where large files need to be accessed quickly and concurrently by multiple users.

Big Data Analytics

Accelerate data analytics platforms and business intelligence applications by reducing data access latency, enabling faster insights and more responsive reporting capabilities.

Technical Specifications Deep Dive

Form Factor and Physical Characteristics

The drive utilizes the industry-standard 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) with a 15mm z-height, compatible with most modern server storage bays. The U.3 interface provides universal compatibility with SAS, SATA, and NVMe backplanes, offering deployment flexibility across different infrastructure generations.

Capacity and NAND Technology

With a massive 15.36TB capacity, this drive utilizes high-density 3D TLC NAND flash memory, providing an optimal balance between performance, endurance, and cost-effectiveness for read-intensive workloads.

Performance Metrics

Random Performance

Exceptional random I/O performance with up to 1,000,000 IOPS for random read operations and up to 180,000 IOPS for random write operations, ensuring responsive performance under mixed workload conditions.

Latency Characteristics

Consistently low latency with typical read latency under 90 microseconds and write latency under 15 microseconds, providing near-instantaneous data access for performance-sensitive applications.

HPE Value-Added Features

HPE InfoSight Predictive Analytics

When deployed in HPE servers, this SSD integrates with HPE InfoSight for proactive monitoring and predictive analytics, identifying potential issues before they impact operations and providing actionable insights for optimization.

HPE Firmware and Management

Enterprise-grade firmware optimized for HPE server platforms, with comprehensive management capabilities through HPE iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) and HPE OneView for simplified storage administration and monitoring.

Enterprise Reliability and Serviceability

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

With an impressive 2,000,000 hours MTBF rating, this drive delivers exceptional reliability for continuous operation in demanding 24/7 data center environments.

Advanced Error Recovery

Sophisticated error recovery mechanisms and background media scanning proactively identify and correct potential issues, maintaining data integrity and extending the usable life of the drive.

Hot-Pluggable Capability

Full hot-plug support enables drive replacement and expansion without system downtime, critical for maintaining continuous availability in enterprise environments.

Environmental and Power Efficiency

Power Consumption Profile

Optimized power efficiency with typical active power consumption of 12-14W during operation and lower power states during idle periods, reducing overall data center power requirements and operational costs.

Thermal Management

Advanced thermal monitoring and throttling mechanisms prevent overheating while maintaining optimal performance, ensuring reliable operation even in high-density server configurations.

Deployment Considerations

RAID Configuration Recommendations

Optimal performance in various RAID configurations, with specific tuning recommendations for different workload types to maximize both performance and data protection.

Storage Tiering Strategies

Ideal as a performance tier in multi-tier storage architectures, working in conjunction with higher capacity QLC SSDs or HDDs for cost-effective storage scaling while maintaining performance for active datasets.

Comparison with Alternative Storage Solutions

Versus SAS SSDs

Significant performance advantage over SAS-based SSDs with lower latency, higher throughput, and reduced CPU overhead, making it the preferred choice for performance-sensitive applications.

Versus SATA SSDs

Multiple times the performance of SATA SSDs with the NVMe protocol eliminating the SATA interface bottleneck, while maintaining similar power characteristics and form factor compatibility.

Versus Write-Intensive NVMe SSDs

More cost-effective than write-intensive NVMe SSDs while delivering similar read performance, making it the optimal choice for workloads dominated by read operations.