P65007-B21 HPE 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Mixed Use Sff BC U.3 SSD

HPE P65007-B21 1.6TB NVMe Solid State Drive

The HPE P65007-B21 represents a significant advancement in enterprise storage technology, delivering exceptional performance and reliability for modern data center environments. This 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Mixed Use SFF BC U.3 Solid State Drive is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of mixed workload applications, providing balanced performance for both read-intensive and write-intensive operations.

Form Factor

Designed with precision engineering, the P65007-B21 incorporates cutting-edge NVMe technology to maximize storage efficiency and system performance. The drive's specifications position it as an ideal solution for enterprises seeking to upgrade their storage infrastructure without compromising on reliability or performance.

Capacity and Interface Details

Storage Capacity and Technology

With a formatted capacity of 1.6TB, this solid state drive utilizes 3D NAND technology to deliver consistent performance and enhanced endurance. The drive operates on the NVMe 1.4c specification over a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, providing maximum theoretical bandwidth of up to 64 Gb/s, significantly outperforming previous generation PCIe 3.0 solutions.

Form Factor and Physical Dimensions

The P65007-B21 employs the 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design with a U.3 (SFF-8639) connector interface. This industry-standard form factor measures 15mm in height, making it compatible with most enterprise server configurations and storage enclosures. The U.3 interface provides universal compatibility with SAS, SATA, and NVMe backplanes, offering deployment flexibility across heterogeneous storage environments.

Performance Characteristics

Sequential Read and Write Performance

This mainstream performance SSD delivers impressive sequential read speeds of up to 6,800 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3,800 MB/s. These performance metrics ensure rapid data access and transfer capabilities, significantly reducing application latency and improving overall system responsiveness for data-intensive workloads.

Random Input/Output Operations

The drive excels in random I/O performance, achieving up to 1,000,000 random read IOPS and 250,000 random write IOPS at a queue depth of 256. This high IOPS capability makes the P65007-B21 particularly suitable for database applications, virtualization environments, and other scenarios requiring high concurrent transaction processing.

Endurance and Reliability Features

HPE has engineered the P65007-B21 with enterprise-grade reliability features to ensure continuous operation and data integrity in demanding 24/7 environments. The drive incorporates advanced error correction, power-loss protection, and comprehensive wear-leveling algorithms to maximize lifespan and maintain consistent performance throughout its operational life.

Data Protection and Integrity

Power Loss Protection

Advanced power loss protection circuitry ensures that in-flight data is securely written to the NAND flash in the event of unexpected power failure. This feature prevents data corruption and maintains data integrity, making the drive suitable for mission-critical applications where data consistency is paramount.

End-to-End Data Protection

The drive implements comprehensive end-to-end data protection, maintaining data integrity checks from the host interface through to the NAND flash media. This protection scheme includes advanced ECC algorithms, CRC checks, and parity protection to detect and correct errors throughout the data path.

NVMe Generation 4 Advantages

The transition to PCIe 4.0 technology represents a significant leap forward in storage performance. The P65007-B21 leverages the full potential of NVMe Gen4 to deliver substantially improved performance compared to previous generation solutions while maintaining backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0 systems.

Performance Enhancement Features

Low Latency Operation

NVMe technology reduces protocol overhead and enables low-latency storage access, with typical read latency of 90 microseconds and write latency of 15 microseconds. These low latency characteristics are crucial for performance-sensitive applications such as real-time analytics, financial trading systems, and high-frequency database transactions.

Mixed Use Workload Optimization

Specifically designed for mixed use environments, the P65007-B21 delivers balanced performance for both read-centric and write-centric operations. This versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications, from database servers to virtualized infrastructure and cloud computing platforms.

Workload Performance Characteristics

Read-Intensive Workload Capability

For read-intensive applications such as data warehousing, content delivery networks, and business intelligence systems, the drive delivers consistent high-throughput performance. The advanced controller architecture and DRAM cache optimize read operations, ensuring rapid data retrieval even under heavy concurrent access patterns.

Write-Intensive Workload Handling

The drive's write performance is engineered to handle moderate write workloads including transaction processing, log file storage, and email server applications. Advanced write amplification reduction techniques and dynamic wear leveling ensure consistent write performance throughout the drive's lifespan, even as the NAND flash ages.

NVMe Management Interface

The drive fully complies with the NVMe Management Interface specification, enabling standardized management through out-of-band communication over SMBus/I2C or in-band through PCIe. This allows for comprehensive health monitoring, firmware updates, and configuration management using industry-standard tools.

Wide Compatibility and Deployment Scenarios

The P65007-B21 is designed for broad compatibility with HPE ProLiant, Synergy, and Apollo server platforms, as well as storage systems supporting the U.3 interface standard. This versatility enables deployment across various enterprise scenarios from traditional data centers to hyper-converged infrastructure.

Server Platform Compatibility

HPE ProLiant Server 

This drive is validated and certified for use in HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability when deployed in HPE's industry-leading server platforms. The drive leverages HPE's firmware optimizations for enhanced performance in HPE-specific configurations.

Storage System 

Compatible with HPE storage systems including HPE Alletra, Nimble Storage, and Primera platforms, the P65007-B21 serves as a high-performance storage tier in hybrid flash arrays. The U.3 interface provides the flexibility to deploy in unified storage systems supporting multiple storage protocols.

Use Case Applications

Database and Transaction Processing

Ideal for database servers including SQL Server, Oracle Database, and MySQL, where low latency and high IOPS are critical for transaction processing performance. The drive's mixed-use characteristics provide balanced performance for both database storage and transaction log operations.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

Well-suited for hypervisor boot devices, virtual machine storage, and container orchestration platforms where consistent performance across multiple concurrent workloads is essential. The high queue depth capability ensures responsive performance in densely virtualized environments.

Power Efficiency Metrics

With typical active power consumption of 10-15 watts during operation and idle power as low as 4 watts, the P65007-B21 delivers excellent performance per watt. Advanced power management features include multiple power states that automatically optimize power consumption based on workload demands.