HPE P61183-B21 — 7.68TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe Read‑Intensive SSD
Product Overview
Discover the high-capacity, low-latency HPE P61183-B21 solid-state drive engineered for data center and enterprise workloads. This PCIe 5.0 NVMe storage device delivers exceptional read-focused performance, robust endurance and modern security capabilities — ideal for servers, hyperscale deployments and mission-critical systems.
Primary Specifications of HPE P61183-B21
- Model: P61183-B21
- Brand: HPE
- Storage Capacity: 7.68 TB (terabytes)
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 (NVMe)
- Form Factor: E3.S (2.5" SFF equivalent thin carrier)
- Drive Type: Hot‑swappable solid state drive
- Drive Category: Read‑intensive, high-performance, enterprise-class
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 7.9 in × 10 in × 4.6 in
- Weight: 19.05 oz
- Included Accessory: HPE E3.S thin carrier
Extended Details & Compatibility
Device & Connectivity
- Device Type: Enterprise SSD, hot-swap capable
- Connector: 1 × PCIe 5.0 NVMe lane
- Compatible Bay: E3.S bay systems
Security & Data Protection
- Security Feature: Security Protection Data Model (SPDM) support
- Enterprise Safeguards: Designed to work with server-grade hardware security modules and firmware attestation.
Key Advantages
- Optimized for read-heavy workloads: Ideal for caching, indexing, analytics and content delivery.
- Enterprise reliability: Designed for data center operations requiring consistent throughput and uptime.
- Future-ready interface: PCI Express 5.0 (NVMe) for reduced latency and higher bandwidth.
- Compact E3.S format: Saves rack space while maintaining enterprise-grade capacity.
HPE P61183-B21 7.68TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe E3.S Solid State Drive
Next-Generation Storage Performance
The HPE P61183-B21 represents a significant leap forward in enterprise storage technology, delivering unprecedented performance for read-intensive workloads. As one of the first E3.S form factor drives supporting PCI Express 5.0 interface, this 7.68TB NVMe solid state drive sets new standards for data center storage efficiency, density, and speed.
Enterprise Storage Evolution
With the transition to PCIe 5.0, the P61183-B21 doubles the bandwidth compared to previous generation PCIe 4.0 drives, achieving theoretical transfer rates up to 32 GT/s per lane. This advancement enables organizations to overcome storage bottlenecks that have traditionally limited application performance in high-demand environments.
Technical Specifications and Architecture
Form Factor and Physical Dimensions
The E3.S form factor represents the latest evolution in enterprise storage design, optimized for modern server platforms and storage systems. Measuring 111.5mm x 38.4mm x 7.5mm, this compact design enables higher density configurations while maintaining excellent thermal characteristics.
E3.S Form Factor Advantages
Unlike traditional 2.5" drives, the E3.S form factor provides superior signal integrity for high-speed PCIe 5.0 interfaces, reduced power delivery complexity, and improved thermal management through enhanced airflow design. This makes it ideal for dense server configurations where space and cooling are critical considerations.
Physical Interface Details
The drive utilizes a PCI Express 5.0 x4 host interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol support, ensuring compatibility with current and future server platforms while maximizing performance potential. The edge connector design provides robust mechanical stability in vibration-prone environments.
Performance Characteristics
Designed specifically for read-intensive applications, the P61183-B21 delivers exceptional random read performance exceeding 1,400,000 IOPS and sequential read speeds up to 12,000 MB/s. These performance metrics make it suitable for the most demanding enterprise workloads.
Endurance and Reliability Metrics
With a rated endurance of 1.3 drive writes per day (DWPD) over its 5-year warranty period, the P61183-B21 can handle substantial write workloads despite its read-optimized design. The mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeds 2 million hours, demonstrating exceptional reliability for continuous operation.
Quality and Construction Standards
Built to enterprise-grade specifications, the drive undergoes rigorous testing and validation processes to ensure consistent performance under varying environmental conditions. Each component is selected for durability and long-term reliability in 24/7 operation scenarios.
Enterprise Use Cases and Applications
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
The exceptional read performance of the P61183-B21 makes it ideal for data analytics platforms where rapid data access is critical for processing large datasets. Organizations running SAP HANA, Oracle Exadata, or similar in-memory database platforms will benefit significantly from the reduced data retrieval times.
Big Data Processing Workloads
For big data applications using Hadoop, Spark, or other distributed computing frameworks, the drive's high throughput and low latency enable faster processing of large datasets, reducing time-to-insight for analytical workloads.
Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure
In virtualized environments, storage performance directly impacts the number of virtual machines that can be supported per host and the overall user experience. The P61183-B21 excels in these scenarios, particularly for VDI implementations and server virtualization.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
The read-intensive nature of VDI workloads aligns perfectly with the P61183-B21's strengths. Boot storms, login events, and application launches benefit from the drive's high random read performance, supporting more users per host with better response times.
Containerized Applications
For organizations deploying containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar platforms, the drive provides the consistent low-latency performance needed for rapid container initialization and efficient operation at scale.
Content Delivery and Media Streaming
Media companies and content delivery networks benefit from the drive's high sequential read performance when serving video streams, large files, or other digital content to end users.
High-Frequency Trading Applications
In financial services environments where microseconds matter, the P61183-B21's low latency and consistent performance provide competitive advantages for algorithmic trading platforms and real-time market data processing.
Reliability, Security, and Data Protection
Enterprise-Grade Endurance
With 1.3 DWPD endurance rating, the P61183-B21 exceeds typical read-intensive drive specifications, providing additional headroom for unexpected write workloads and extending usable lifespan in demanding environments.
Advanced Error Correction
Sophisticated LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) error correction combined with end-to-end data path protection ensures data integrity from host interface to NAND flash media, protecting against corruption during transmission and storage.
Security Features
The drive supports multiple security options including TCG Enterprise and TCG Pyrite compliance, providing flexible security implementation based on organizational requirements and compliance mandates.
Sanitization and Crypto Erase
For data protection at end-of-life or during repurposing, the drive supports instant sanitization through crypto erase and physical destruction commands, ensuring sensitive data cannot be recovered.
Secure Firmware Updates
Firmware update processes include digital signature verification and secure transfer mechanisms to prevent malicious code installation and ensure only authorized firmware versions are installed.
Power Loss Protection
Advanced power loss protection circuits ensure that in-flight data is protected during unexpected power interruptions, writing cached data to non-volatile storage and maintaining data consistency.
Scaling and Efficiency Considerations
Storage Density Advantages
The 7.68TB capacity point combined with the compact E3.S form factor enables exceptional storage density, allowing organizations to maximize capacity within limited rack space while maintaining performance requirements.
Power Efficiency Metrics
PCIe 5.0 technology brings improved power efficiency compared to previous generations, with the P61183-B21 delivering higher performance per watt. Active power consumption is optimized for typical workloads while maintaining low idle power for energy conservation.
Technology Comparison and Industry Context
PCIe 5.0 vs. Previous Generations
The transition to PCIe 5.0 represents the most significant performance leap in recent interface evolution, delivering tangible benefits for storage-intensive applications compared to PCIe 4.0 and earlier technologies.
E3.S vs. Other Form Factors
Compared to U.2 and M.2 form factors, E3.S provides better thermal characteristics for high-performance drives, superior signal integrity at PCIe 5.0 speeds, and more flexible deployment options in modern server designs.
Read-Intensive vs. Mixed-Use Drives
While mixed-use and write-intensive drives serve different workload profiles, the read-optimized design of the P61183-B21 provides cost-effective performance for applications where read operations dominate, without paying for unnecessary write endurance.
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