The HPE P55174-004 is a 6.4TB enterprise NVMe Gen4 solid-state drive optimized for mixed-use (MU) workloads. Delivered in a 2.5" SFF U.3 V2 form factor, this drive provides high throughput, low latency and enterprise-grade data protection for data centers, virtualization stacks, databases and AI/ML pipelines.
Core benefits
- PCIe Gen4 NVMe for elevated sequential throughput and improved random IOPS.
- 6.4TB in a compact 2.5" SFF U.3 module — high density per bay.
- Enterprise endurance, wear-leveling and advanced ECC.
- Power-loss protection (PLP) and end-to-end data path integrity.
- SMART telemetry and compatibility with HPE management suites.
Performance & workload suitability
Engineered on NVMe Gen4 architecture, this SSD suits environments that demand sustained throughput and low tail latency. It excels at mixed read/write workloads common to virtual machines, containerized services, and high-concurrency databases.
Performance considerations
Actual sequential and random throughput depends on host platform, firmware, and queue depth. For mission-critical deployments, validate numbers against HPE datasheets and test on representative server configurations.
Durability, data integrity & management
The P55174-004 includes enterprise features to maintain data integrity under heavy load and during unexpected events.
Enterprise-grade protection
- Power-loss protection (PLP) to preserve in-flight data.
- End-to-end data path protection to prevent silent corruption.
- Advanced error correction (ECC) and wear-leveling algorithms.
- SMART telemetry and predictive health reporting for proactive maintenance.
Endurance & provisioning
Designed for mixed-use (MU) workloads, this drive balances endurance and capacity. Plan provisioning according to expected DWPD and retention policies to optimize lifecycle cost.
Compatibility & deployment
The U.3 V2 connector and SFF form factor enable wide compatibility with modern HPE rack and blade servers that provide PCIe Gen4 lanes. Confirm server and HPE controller firmware versions for guaranteed support.
Integration best practices
- Verify server BIOS and firmware support for NVMe Gen4 and U.3 V2 connectors.
- Use up-to-date HPE firmware and storage controller drivers.
- Enable telemetry collection (iLO/HPE OneView) to track health and usage.
- Implement regular backups and snapshot strategies despite high drive reliability.
Specification snapshot
- Model: HPE P55174-004
- Capacity: 6.4TB
- Interface: NVMe Gen4 over U.3 V2 (PCIe)
- Form factor: SFF 2.5" (U.3)
- Workload class: Mixed-use (MU)
- NAND type: Managed MV NAND
