S4M83A HPE MSA 3.84TB SAS 12GBPS RI SFF M2 FIPS SSD

Highlights of HPE 3.84TB SAS 12GBPS SSD

The HPE S4M83A MSA SSD is a high-performance storage solution designed to enhance enterprise storage efficiency. Built for read-intensive workloads, this 3.84TB SAS drive delivers reliable, ultra-fast data access in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. Optimized for HPE Modular Smart Array (MSA) systems, it combines cutting-edge technology with durability and ease of use.

Brand Specification

• Manufacturer: HPE
• Part Number: S4M83A
• Device Category: Internal Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

Storage Capacity & Form Factor

• Capacity: 3.84TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor
• Drive Carrier: Standard MSA Carrier

Interface & Connectivity

• Interface Type: SAS 12Gbps
• Compatible Bay: 2.5-inch SFF
• Expansion Port: 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s

Performance Characteristics

• Optimal Workload: Read-intensive applications
• Data Transfer Rate: 12 Gb/sec external

Additional Features

• Hot-plug tray included for seamless drive replacement
• Robust design for enterprise-grade reliability
• Enhanced data protection and system stability

Compatibility & Supported Systems

Compatible HPE MSA Storage Arrays

• MSA 1060 10GBASE-T iSCSI SFF Storage
• MSA 1060 12Gb SAS SFF Storage
• MSA 1060 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage
• MSA 2060 10GbE iSCSI SFF Storage
• MSA 2060 12Gb SAS SFF Storage
• MSA 2060 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage
• MSA 2060 SAS 12G 2U 24-disk SFF Drive Enclosure
• MSA 2062 10GbE iSCSI SFF Storage
• MSA 2062 12Gb SAS SFF Storage
• MSA 2062 16Gb Fibre Channel SFF Storage

HPE S4M83A 3.84TB SAS 12GBPS RI SFF M2 FIPS SSD Overview

The HPE S4M83A MSA 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive 2.5-inch M2 FIPS Encrypted Solid State Drive represents a dependable enterprise-class storage option engineered for Hewlett Packard Enterprise MSA storage arrays. This solution is designed to supply consistent read performance, secure data handling, and reliable endurance for read-centric workloads within modern data environments. It fits seamlessly within organizations that prioritize efficiency, data security, and predictable throughput while maximizing their utilization of MSA infrastructures.

Enterprise-Grade Architecture

This SSD operates within the enterprise SAS category, offering the advantages of fault-tolerant connectivity, high throughput, and dependable latency behavior. The enterprise SAS SSD classification is recognized for its ability to maintain consistent performance across long-term operational cycles. As a Read Intensive drive, the S4M83A is tailored to handle frequent data access patterns, making it suitable for applications where reading activity far exceeds writing demands. Its architecture is structured to maintain continuous performance while supporting the long-term durability required by business-critical storage systems.

Performance Features Optimized for Read-Centric Workloads

The SAS 12Gbps interface empowers the drive with adequate bandwidth to sustain smooth data delivery operations, which is essential for data-driven applications. Read Intensive media allows this SSD to emphasize high-read throughput, efficient response time, and predictable performance stability within multi-user or multi-application environments. This performance profile aligns well with general business analytics, database queries, virtualization read tasks, and other applications that do not demand heavy write endurance.

Low Latency Throughput for Consistent Application Responsiveness

The S4M83A drive is created to maintain stable latency metrics even under substantial load. This ensures that applications interacting with data stored on MSA systems maintain their responsiveness, whether in virtual machine deployments, read-driven analytics, or large-scale data retrieval operations. Low latency storage behavior helps enhance overall system efficiency and reduces bottlenecks that could otherwise impact peak operational performance.

SAS 12Gbps Interface Reliability

The SAS interface is recognized within enterprise environments for its robustness, dual-port capabilities, and resilience against link failures. This category of interface technology contributes to high levels of availability and supports failover configurations, which enable uninterrupted system function even if one path becomes unstable. The 12Gbps bandwidth also maintains compatibility with future scaling, ensuring that the SSD continues performing optimally even as data environments expand.

Encryption and Data Security with FIPS Compliance

The M2 FIPS encryption capability incorporated into this drive allows it to support security requirements in highly regulated industries. Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) compliance ensures that the drive handles sensitive data correctly, aligning with security policies found in government sectors, financial industries, healthcare organizations, and other environments demanding validated protection frameworks. Encrypted drive architecture ensures that even in case of unauthorized access attempts, stored information remains shielded through strong encryption.

Secure Storage with Hardware-Based Data Protection

Hardware-driven encryption allows the S4M83A drive to secure data without relying on host system resources. This independence helps maintain performance levels while ensuring every stored block remains properly protected. Hardware-based capabilities also reduce the risk of data exposure during component retirement or repurposing, because encrypted blocks are unreadable without the appropriate authentication mechanisms.

Regulatory and Compliance Advantages

Organizations working within compliance-driven sectors must utilize storage hardware that aligns with security regulations. FIPS-certified components like the S4M83A aid in meeting such requirements while simplifying certification processes for technology infrastructures. Using this category of storage device allows administrators to demonstrate adherence to operational security rules and helps streamline audits and regulatory reviews.

Integration in MSA Storage Arrays

The S4M83A 3.84TB SSD is designed specifically for integration with HPE MSA arrays, enabling organizations to expand their storage capacity with dependable, high-efficiency SSD technology. MSA storage environments are commonly used across mid-sized enterprise deployments to provide balanced performance, simplified administration, and dependable scalability. Integrating this Read Intensive SSD into an MSA system ensures smooth compatibility, optimized handling of array features, and consistent performance characteristics across the entire storage infrastructure.

Improved Data Handling for Multi-Application Environments

MSA systems are frequently deployed in mixed-workload scenarios, and the S4M83A Read Intensive SSD helps enhance performance for read-based storage segments. Virtual machines, layered applications, remote office setups, and analytical engines depend on fast data retrieval. With its read-focused design, this SSD ensures these functions maintain a high level of responsiveness, even when multiple virtual instances or users are simultaneously accessing data.

Scalable Storage Performance for Expanding Workloads

As workloads grow within MSA-supported infrastructures, the S4M83A continues to provide consistent performance levels. Its read-intensive endurance model ensures reliable functionality even under significant long-term use. This scaling compatibility makes the SSD an effective building block for expanding datasets, new virtualization deployments, and additional read-driven enterprise tools.

Thermal Efficiency and Operational Stability

Enterprise data environments rely on components that sustain stable operation within controlled thermal parameters. The S4M83A SSD is constructed to maintain performance consistency even with intensive ongoing activity. Its efficient thermal characteristics support high-density storage configurations, ensuring that arrays maintain optimal temperature balance and continue functioning within appropriate thermal tolerances.

Power Efficiency in Continuous Operation

The balance between power consumption and performance is essential in modern data centers, where minimizing energy costs is a priority. The S4M83A drive is engineered to maintain efficient operation without introducing excessive thermal output, enabling arrays to remain energy efficient while still achieving reliable read throughput. Power-efficient operation also supports long-term hardware reliability by reducing unnecessary thermal strain.

Role of Read Intensive SSD

The category of Read Intensive SSDs plays a crucial role in data environments where the majority of interactions involve retrieving information rather than consistent writing. These drives provide higher capacity-per-cost advantages compared to write-focused models, making them suitable for storage arrays that prioritize fast access to static or semi-static datasets. The S4M83A delivers strong performance for enterprise tasks without the increased endurance overhead required for constant write scenarios.

Supporting Virtualized and Cloud-Driven Operations

Many businesses incorporate virtualization and cloud-managed operations to deploy scalable application instances. Read Intensive SSDs like this one help maintain the speed necessary for virtual desktops, cloud workloads, and system image libraries. Their responsiveness supports the underlying infrastructure that enables cloud-based applications, virtual machines, and automated deployment processes to function efficiently.

Data Retrieval Across Diverse Platforms

Enterprise IT architectures frequently rely on a combination of platforms that interact with shared storage arrays. The S4M83A supports consistent delivery of stored content to different application layers, enabling databases, analytical platforms, virtual servers, and file management systems to pull the data they need without delay. This reliability across multiple systems is one of the key strengths of Read Intensive enterprise SSDs.

Enhanced Performance in Hybrid Storage Solutions

Many organizations combine SSD tiers with traditional spinning drives to balance performance with cost efficiency. The S4M83A fits effectively within hybrid configurations, where it can serve as a high-speed tier that accelerates frequently accessed data. The drive's ability to handle continuous read activity makes it a strong candidate for caching layers, content delivery tiers, and other high-demand read segments.