P48132-001 HPE 960GB SATA 6GBPS SFF TLC SC Hot Swap Solid State Drive

HPE P48132-001 960GB SATA 6Gbps SFF TLC SC Hot Swap Solid State Drive

Product Overview

The HPE P48132-001 is a high-performance 960GB solid-state drive designed specifically for enterprise environments requiring reliable, fast storage solutions. This SATA 6Gbps SSD features a Small Form Factor (SFF) design with TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash technology and includes Smart Carrier (SC) hot-swap capabilities for seamless integration into HPE server systems.

Key Specifications

Capacity and Performance

With a substantial 960GB storage capacity, this SSD delivers exceptional performance for read-intensive applications. The drive offers sequential read speeds of up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 510MB/s, ensuring rapid data access and transfer operations in demanding enterprise environments.

Endurance and Reliability

The HPE P48132-001 is engineered for exceptional endurance with a specified workload rating of 1.3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) over its 5-year warranty period. This makes it suitable for mixed-use applications where both read and write operations are performed regularly.

Form Factor and Interface

This drive utilizes the 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design with a 7mm z-height, making it compatible with a wide range of HPE server platforms. The SATA 6Gbps interface ensures broad compatibility while delivering sufficient bandwidth for most enterprise storage requirements.

Hot Swap Capability

Featuring HPE's Smart Carrier technology, this SSD supports hot-swap functionality, allowing for drive replacement without system shutdown. This capability is crucial for maintaining business continuity and minimizing downtime in 24/7 operational environments.

Technical Features

NAND Flash Technology

The HPE P48132-001 utilizes TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash technology, which stores three bits of data per memory cell. This technology provides an optimal balance between cost, capacity, and endurance, making it ideal for read-intensive enterprise workloads.

Advanced Wear Leveling

To maximize the lifespan of the TLC NAND flash, this SSD implements sophisticated wear-leveling algorithms that distribute write operations evenly across all available memory cells. This prevents premature wear on specific areas of the drive and ensures consistent performance throughout its operational life.

Data Protection and Security

This enterprise-grade SSD incorporates multiple layers of data protection, including advanced error correction code (ECC) and power-loss protection mechanisms. These features safeguard against data corruption during unexpected power interruptions and maintain data integrity under various operational conditions.

Encryption Capabilities

The HPE P48132-001 supports hardware-based encryption compliant with TCG Enterprise and IEEE 1667 standards. This ensures that sensitive data remains secure both during active operation and when the drive is decommissioned or repurposed.

Performance Characteristics

Read/Write Performance

With sustained sequential read performance of up to 560MB/s and write performance of up to 510MB/s, this SSD delivers consistent throughput for enterprise applications. Random performance reaches up to 97,000 IOPS for read operations and 34,000 IOPS for write operations, making it suitable for a variety of workload types.

Latency Optimization

The drive features optimized latency characteristics with typical read latency of less than 85 microseconds and write latency of less than 15 microseconds. These low latency figures contribute to responsive application performance and improved user experience.

Quality of Service

Enterprise applications require consistent performance under varying workload conditions. The HPE P48132-001 delivers exceptional Quality of Service (QoS) with 99.9% of I/O operations completing within predictable latency bands, ensuring reliable application performance.

Use Cases and Applications

Virtualization Environments

This SSD is ideally suited for virtualization platforms where multiple virtual machines share storage resources. The consistent performance and high IOPS capabilities make it an excellent choice for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other hypervisor environments.

Database Applications

For database workloads including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, and MySQL, the HPE P48132-001 provides the necessary performance for transaction processing, reporting, and analytics operations. The drive's endurance characteristics make it suitable for mixed database workloads.

Content Delivery and Web Serving

The high read performance of this SSD makes it well-suited for content delivery networks, web serving applications, and media streaming platforms where fast content access is critical to user experience.

Boot Drives and Operating System Storage

With its reliable performance and compatibility, this SSD serves as an excellent boot drive for servers, providing fast system startup and responsive operation for the host operating system and applications.

Reliability and Endurance

MTBF and AFR

The HPE P48132-001 boasts an impressive Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 2 million hours, with an Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of just 0.43%. These reliability metrics demonstrate the drive's suitability for mission-critical enterprise applications.

Workload Endurance

Rated for 1.3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) over its 5-year warranty period, this SSD can withstand significant write workloads. This endurance rating translates to approximately 2.27 petabytes of total bytes written (TBW) over the drive's lifespan.

Environmental Specifications

Designed for data center environments, this SSD operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C and can withstand non-operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C. It also meets stringent shock and vibration specifications to ensure reliable operation in demanding conditions.

Comparison with Alternative Storage Options

Compared to HDDs

When compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs), the HPE P48132-001 SSD offers significantly higher performance, lower latency, better power efficiency, and enhanced reliability due to the absence of moving parts. While HDDs may offer higher capacities at lower cost per gigabyte, SSDs provide superior performance for most enterprise workloads.

Compared to NVMe SSDs

While NVMe SSDs offer higher performance through the PCIe interface, the HPE P48132-001 SATA SSD provides an excellent balance of performance, capacity, and cost for many enterprise applications. The SATA interface also offers broader compatibility with existing server infrastructure without requiring specialized NVMe backplanes or controllers.

Value Proposition

The HPE P48132-001 delivers enterprise-grade reliability and performance at a competitive price point. Its optimized design for read-intensive workloads makes it a cost-effective solution for applications where high read performance is more critical than extreme write performance.

Environmental and Power Considerations

Power Efficiency

This SSD consumes significantly less power than traditional hard drives, with typical active power consumption of approximately 3.5 watts and idle power as low as 1.5 watts. This power efficiency translates to reduced operational costs and lower heat output in densely populated server environments.

Heat Management

The solid-state design generates less heat than mechanical hard drives, reducing cooling requirements in the data center. The drive's thermal management features ensure stable operation even in challenging thermal environments.

RoHS Compliance

The HPE P48132-001 complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, limiting the use of specific hazardous materials in electronic products. This compliance demonstrates HPE's commitment to environmental responsibility.