P49046-X21 HPE Smart Carrier Mixed Use SSD 800GB SAS 12GBPS

HPE P49046-X21 SAS 800GB 12GBPS SC Mixed Use SSD

The HPE P49046-X21 SAS 800GB 12Gbps Smart Carrier Mixed Use SSD is designed to deliver high-performance storage solutions for enterprise-level workloads. This cutting-edge solid-state drive (SSD) combines high-speed data transfer capabilities with durable mixed-use technology, making it ideal for both read-intensive and write-intensive applications. Built to integrate seamlessly with HPE ProLiant servers and storage systems, this SSD enhances overall system reliability, performance, and efficiency.

Engineered for mixed-use workloads, the HPE P49046-X21 SSD balances high endurance and sustained performance, ensuring optimal data throughput without compromising reliability. With an 800GB capacity, it caters to demanding environments requiring high-speed access to large datasets while maintaining long-term operational stability.

High-Speed 12Gbps SAS Interface

The SSD utilizes a 12Gbps SAS interface, ensuring rapid data transfer and low latency. This high-speed interface supports demanding enterprise applications, including database management, virtualization, and transaction processing, providing seamless integration with HPE servers.

Mixed Use Endurance and Reliability

The HPE P49046-X21 is designed for mixed-use workloads, offering an optimal balance between read and write operations. With advanced wear-leveling algorithms and error correction technologies, this SSD maintains consistent performance and longevity even under intensive usage.

Smart Carrier Technology

Equipped with HPE’s Smart Carrier, the drive provides real-time health monitoring and status reporting. This feature allows IT administrators to proactively manage SSD health, predict failures, and reduce system downtime, improving overall infrastructure efficiency.

Performance and Application Use Cases

Optimized for Enterprise Workloads

The HPE P49046-X21 SSD is engineered for a variety of enterprise workloads, including virtualization, database management, and high-frequency transaction environments. Its 800GB capacity and high-speed SAS interface enable quick access to large data sets, reducing latency and accelerating application performance.

Data-Intensive Application Support

Designed to handle data-intensive workloads, this SSD is ideal for analytics, big data processing, and cloud computing applications. Its mixed-use design ensures that both read-heavy and write-heavy processes are managed efficiently without compromising speed or reliability.

Integration with HPE Storage Ecosystems

Seamless integration with HPE ProLiant servers, HPE Synergy, and other HPE storage solutions ensures that the P49046-X21 SSD operates at peak performance within a fully managed IT infrastructure. Its plug-and-play compatibility simplifies installation, configuration, and system upgrades.

Capacity and Form Factor

The SSD offers an 800GB storage capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor, ideal for server racks and high-density storage environments. This size allows for efficient server utilization and easy scaling within enterprise data centers.

Performance Metrics

With sustained sequential read speeds exceeding 2,100 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,300 MB/s, the HPE P49046-X21 delivers exceptional throughput for demanding applications. Random IOPS performance ensures fast response times for transactional workloads, critical for enterprise databases and virtualized environments.

Endurance and Reliability

The drive supports up to 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) over a 5-year lifecycle, providing high endurance for mixed-use applications. Built-in error correction, wear-leveling, and power-loss protection ensure data integrity and long-term reliability, making it a trusted choice for mission-critical storage.

Power Efficiency

Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the P49046-X21 reduces overall power consumption while maintaining high performance. Lower power usage contributes to reduced operating costs and better thermal management in densely packed server environments.

HPE Smart Carrier Monitoring

The HPE Smart Carrier provides a visual and software-based health monitoring system for the SSD. Administrators can track drive status, temperature, and usage patterns to prevent unexpected failures and optimize storage performance.

Firmware and Software Support

The SSD is fully supported by HPE Smart Storage Administrator (SSA), enabling streamlined firmware updates, monitoring, and troubleshooting. This software compatibility ensures that IT teams can maintain peak performance and minimize downtime with minimal manual intervention.

Enhancing Virtual Machine Performance

The HPE P49046-X21 SSD provides rapid storage response times for virtualized environments, ensuring smooth operation of multiple virtual machines (VMs). High IOPS performance reduces latency, enabling VMs to run intensive applications without storage bottlenecks.

Cloud Storage and Hybrid Deployments

Ideal for hybrid cloud deployments, this SSD provides the performance and endurance required for both on-premises and cloud storage solutions. Its mixed-use design supports dynamic workloads typical in cloud environments, optimizing cost and performance.

Scalability for Growing Workloads

With an enterprise-grade design and robust capacity, the P49046-X21 scales easily as storage requirements grow. Businesses can deploy multiple SSDs in high-density configurations to meet expanding data storage demands while maintaining high performance and reliability.

Comparison with Other Enterprise SSDs

Mixed Use vs Read-Intensive SSDs

Unlike read-intensive SSDs, the HPE P49046-X21 is optimized for balanced workloads, providing strong performance for both read and write operations. This makes it a versatile option for diverse enterprise applications where workload types vary significantly.

Benefits Over Traditional HDDs

Compared to traditional hard drives, this SAS SSD offers faster data access, lower latency, higher endurance, and reduced power consumption. Enterprises can achieve improved application performance, lower TCO (total cost of ownership), and enhanced data center efficiency by choosing SSD technology.

Reliability Advantages

With advanced error correction, wear-leveling, and predictive monitoring, the HPE P49046-X21 surpasses traditional storage in reliability. Its robust design ensures minimal downtime and sustained performance even under heavy workloads, which is critical for mission-critical enterprise operations.

Enterprise Data Centers

High-density data centers benefit from the 2.5-inch form factor, energy efficiency, and mixed-use endurance of this SSD. The P49046-X21 enables dense storage deployments without compromising performance or reliability.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

HPC environments that demand low latency and high throughput find the 12Gbps SAS interface and high IOPS performance particularly beneficial. The SSD ensures that large-scale computations and simulations are executed efficiently.

Database and Transaction Systems

Databases and transaction processing systems require consistent, high-speed storage performance. The mixed-use endurance, low latency, and high reliability of the P49046-X21 make it a perfect choice for mission-critical business applications.