VO003840KWZQT HPE 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe PCIe SSD

HPE Enterprise NVMe Solid State Drives

HPE Enterprise NVMe Solid State Drives represent the pinnacle of storage technology, engineered specifically for demanding data center environments. These drives deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and efficiency for mission-critical applications.

HPE VO003840KWZQT 3.84TB Read Intensive NVMe SSD

The HPE VO003840KWZQT is a high-performance 3.84TB NVMe solid state drive designed for read-intensive enterprise workloads. This drive combines the latest PCI Express 4.0 interface with advanced NAND flash technology to deliver unprecedented storage performance and efficiency.

Key Specifications 

Capacity and Form Factor

This enterprise SSD features a substantial 3.84TB storage capacity, providing ample space for demanding applications while maintaining consistent performance. The drive utilizes a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) design, making it compatible with standard enterprise server bays and storage enclosures. The inclusion of a hot-swappable tray ensures easy installation and maintenance without requiring system downtime.

Interface and Performance

Equipped with PCI Express 4.0 x4 interface, the VO003840KWZQT delivers double the bandwidth compared to previous PCIe 3.0 generations. This advanced interface supports NVMe 1.3 specifications, enabling dramatically reduced latency and increased input/output operations per second (IOPS). The drive achieves exceptional read performance with sequential read speeds exceeding 3,000 MB/s and random read performance reaching up to 650,000 IOPS, making it ideal for read-intensive applications.

Endurance and Reliability

As a read-intensive drive, the VO003840KWZQT is optimized for workloads where read operations dominate. The drive features a specified endurance rating of 7.0 PBW (Petabytes Written) over its operational lifespan, ensuring long-term reliability under continuous operation. With an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 2,000,000 hours and advanced error correction capabilities, this SSD delivers enterprise-grade reliability for 24/7 operation.

PCI Express 4.0 Technology

The implementation of PCIe 4.0 technology represents a significant advancement in storage connectivity. With double the bandwidth per lane compared to PCIe 3.0, this interface enables data transfer rates of up to 64 Gb/s in a x4 configuration. This increased bandwidth eliminates storage bottlenecks and ensures that the NVMe SSD can deliver its full performance potential, particularly important in high-density server environments where multiple drives operate concurrently.

NVMe Protocol Advantages

The NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) protocol is specifically designed for flash-based storage, overcoming limitations of traditional storage protocols. NVMe reduces command overhead through its optimized command set and supports deep queue depths of up to 64,000 commands compared to SAS/SATA's limitation of 256 commands. This architecture enables the VO003840KWZQT to handle massive parallel processing workloads efficiently, making it ideal for virtualized environments and database applications.

Low Latency Operation

One of the most significant advantages of NVMe technology is its dramatically reduced latency. The VO003840KWZQT achieves read latencies as low as 90 microseconds and write latencies under 20 microseconds, representing a substantial improvement over traditional storage technologies. This low latency is critical for applications requiring real-time data processing and rapid response times.

Enterprise-Grade NAND Technology

The drive utilizes high-quality 3D TLC NAND flash memory, specifically engineered for enterprise read-intensive workloads. This advanced NAND technology provides an optimal balance between performance, endurance, and cost-effectiveness. The 3.84TB capacity is achieved through sophisticated die stacking and controller technology, ensuring consistent performance across the entire storage capacity.

Over-Provisioning Strategy

The VO003840KWZQT incorporates intelligent over-provisioning, reserving a portion of the NAND flash capacity for background operations, garbage collection, and wear leveling. This strategic allocation ensures consistent performance under heavy workloads and extends the drive's endurance by reducing write amplification effects.

Enterprise-Class Features and Capabilities

Hot-Swap Capability

The hot-swap functionality allows for drive replacement and maintenance without powering down the entire system. This feature is essential for enterprise environments requiring maximum uptime and continuous operation. The included tray ensures proper alignment and secure connection during hot-swap operations, while the drive's firmware includes safeguards to prevent data corruption during removal and insertion.

Power Loss Protection

Comprehensive power loss protection circuits safeguard data integrity during unexpected power interruptions. The drive includes both planar and tantalum capacitors that provide sufficient hold-up time to complete pending write operations and flush volatile cache contents to non-volatile storage. This enterprise-critical feature prevents data corruption and ensures consistent performance across power cycles.

Digitally Signed Firmware

The inclusion of digitally signed firmware represents a crucial security feature for enterprise storage. Each firmware update is cryptographically signed by HPE, ensuring authenticity and preventing the installation of malicious or unauthorized firmware. This security measure protects against firmware-level attacks and ensures the drive operates only with validated, tested firmware versions.

Workload Optimization

Read-Intensive Workload Optimization

Specifically engineered for read-intensive applications, the VO003840KWZQT excels in environments where read operations constitute the majority of I/O activity. The drive's architecture prioritizes read performance through optimized controller algorithms and NAND management techniques. This makes it ideal for database query processing, web serving, content delivery networks, and virtual desktop infrastructure where read operations dominate.

Consistent Performance

Unlike consumer-grade SSDs that may experience performance degradation under sustained workloads, the VO003840KWZQT maintains consistent performance through advanced garbage collection and background maintenance operations. The drive implements a combination of idle-time garbage collection and proactive background scrubbing to ensure optimal performance during active operation periods.

Compatibility and System Integration

HPE Platform Integration

The VO003840KWZQT is specifically validated and certified for use in HPE ProLiant, Apollo, and Synergy server platforms. The drive includes HPE-specific firmware extensions that optimize performance and management within HPE's ecosystem. Integration with HPE InfoSight provides AI-driven analytics and predictive maintenance capabilities, enhancing overall system reliability and performance.

Storage Array Compatibility

Beyond standalone server deployment, the VO003840KWZQT is compatible with HPE storage arrays including MSA, Nimble Storage, and Primera platforms. The drive's hot-swap capability and standardized form factor ensure seamless integration into existing storage infrastructure. Performance characteristics are specifically tuned for both direct-attached and shared storage deployment scenarios.

Reliability, Security, and Data Protection

Error Correction and Data Integrity

Advanced error correction capabilities include LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) coding with multiple correction strengths optimized for different NAND conditions. The drive implements end-to-end data protection with CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) at multiple levels, ensuring data integrity from host interface to NAND media and back. These protection mechanisms detect and correct errors automatically, preventing data corruption.

RAID Optimization Features

Specific optimizations for RAID configurations include enhanced error recovery controls and TLER (Time Limited Error Recovery) functionality. These features prevent drive dropout from RAID arrays during error recovery scenarios, maintaining array integrity and availability. The drive's consistent performance characteristics ensure balanced load distribution across RAID members.

Security Implementation

Comprehensive security features include support for TCG Enterprise and Pyrite security standards. The drive implements cryptographic sanitize commands that efficiently erase all user data by destroying encryption keys, providing instant secure erase capability. These security features help organizations meet regulatory compliance requirements and protect sensitive data throughout the drive lifecycle.

Encryption Capabilities

The VO003840KWZQT includes hardware-accelerated AES-256 encryption engine that provides full-disk encryption without performance impact. Encryption keys are managed through the drive's security subsystem and can be integrated with external key management systems for enterprise-scale deployment. The encryption implementation is validated against industry security standards.

Power Consumption 

Power efficiency is optimized for enterprise deployment with typical active power consumption between 12-15 watts depending on workload characteristics. Idle power consumption is reduced to approximately 4-5 watts through aggressive power management features. The drive supports multiple power states as defined in the NVMe specification, allowing systems to balance performance and power consumption based on workload demands.