741138-B21 HPE 200GB SAS 12G 2.5 Inch Mainstream Endurance SFF SSD

HPE 741138-B21 200GB MLC SAS-12GBPS Internal SSD

The HPE 741138-B21 200GB MLC SAS-12GBPS Mainstream Endurance 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive with Smart Carrier is designed for enterprises seeking reliability, consistent performance, and advanced storage features. Built with multi-level cell (MLC) NAND technology, this drive offers exceptional read and write capabilities, ensuring high throughput for mission-critical workloads. As part of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s storage solutions, this solid state drive provides excellent endurance, secure data protection, and compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers.

Key General Information

• Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
• Part Number: 741138-B21
• Brand: HPE
• Feature Set: Mainstream Endurance for enterprise workloads
• Drive Category: Internal solid state drive
• Interface: SAS-12GBPS

Technical Specifications

Storage and Design

• Capacity: 200GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF design
• Interface: SAS-12GBPS high-speed connection
• Flash Technology: MLC (Multi-Level Cell)
• Performance Profile: Optimized for mainstream endurance

Performance Benefits

This HPE SAS-based solid state drive ensures faster data transfer rates, improved input/output operations, and exceptional responsiveness compared to traditional spinning disks. Its 12Gbps SAS interface enhances throughput for demanding workloads.

• Low latency for faster application performance
• Optimized throughput for enterprise-grade workloads
• Consistency in read/write operations
• Improved efficiency and energy savings

Compatibility and Integration

Supported Platforms

The HPE 741138-B21 SSD is fully compatible with multiple HPE servers, ensuring smooth integration and easy scalability in existing IT environments.

• Designed for HP ProLiant Gen8 Series Servers
• Seamless integration with Smart Carrier functionality
• Backed by HPE reliability and enterprise-grade validation

Enterprise-Grade Performance

The HPE 741138-B21 SAS SSD is engineered to deliver enterprise-level performance across a wide range of workloads. With its SAS-12Gbps interface, it achieves rapid throughput, reducing latency and providing reliable data access. This is crucial for businesses running database applications, virtualization environments, online transaction processing, and other performance-sensitive workloads.

Consistent Throughput

Unlike traditional hard drives, this SSD provides predictable performance even during intensive read/write operations. Its design minimizes bottlenecks, ensuring faster application response times, which translates into improved user experience and higher productivity.

Reduced Latency

With faster access times compared to spinning disks, the HPE 741138-B21 ensures applications access stored data instantly. This is particularly valuable in real-time data processing, analytics, and cloud-based services where low latency is essential.

Reliability and Endurance Features

Storage endurance is one of the primary concerns for enterprise applications, and this drive is designed with Mainstream Endurance to balance durability with performance. It can withstand consistent read and write workloads without compromising lifespan, making it ideal for enterprises that require dependable storage solutions without excessive replacement costs.

MLC NAND Technology

By utilizing MLC NAND flash, the drive achieves a balance between performance, cost-efficiency, and durability. This allows organizations to benefit from enterprise-grade performance at a reasonable cost per gigabyte.

Advanced Error Correction

Equipped with enhanced error correction algorithms, the drive ensures data integrity even under demanding workloads. This technology helps safeguard mission-critical business operations by preventing data corruption and maintaining accuracy.

Advantages of SAS-12Gbps Interface

The SAS-12Gbps interface provides superior performance over SATA drives by supporting higher bandwidth, increased scalability, and dual-port redundancy. These advantages make SAS SSDs like the HPE 741138-B21 the preferred choice for enterprise servers and storage arrays.

Dual-Port Redundancy

With dual-port support, the drive ensures continuous availability even if one path fails. This redundancy is crucial for high-availability environments where downtime is unacceptable.

Backward Compatibility

While optimized for 12Gbps SAS connectivity, the drive maintains backward compatibility with 6Gbps SAS interfaces, allowing flexible deployment across existing infrastructure.

Smart Carrier Benefits

The inclusion of an HPE Smart Carrier enhances usability and manageability for IT administrators. The carrier provides visual indicators that simplify drive status monitoring, making maintenance and replacements more efficient.

Drive Status Indicators

• LED indicators provide clear visibility into drive health and activity.
• Hot-plug support ensures drives can be replaced without system downtime.
• Quick access design improves serviceability in enterprise environments.

Energy Efficiency and Benefits

The HPE 741138-B21 is designed to operate efficiently, reducing overall power consumption in data centers. By consuming less energy compared to mechanical drives, it lowers cooling requirements and operational costs, aligning with sustainability goals.

Lower Heat Output

Solid-state design ensures minimal heat generation, reducing stress on cooling systems and prolonging hardware lifespan.

Optimized Power Management

Intelligent power management features allow the drive to adjust performance based on workload demand, maintaining a balance between speed and efficiency.

Security Features

Data protection is a critical aspect of enterprise storage, and the HPE 741138-B21 incorporates multiple layers of security to safeguard sensitive information.

Data Integrity Protection

End-to-end data protection ensures that data remains consistent from host to NAND, reducing risks of corruption during transfers.

Secure Erase Options

The drive includes secure erase functionality, enabling IT teams to safely decommission or repurpose drives without risking unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Deployment Scenarios

The versatility of the HPE 741138-B21 SSD makes it suitable for multiple deployment environments.

• Enterprise servers running mission-critical workloads
• Storage arrays requiring high-speed and reliable SSDs
• Cloud computing environments
• High-performance computing (HPC) systems
• Financial services requiring fast transaction processing

Scalability and Expansion

The drive can be deployed in multi-drive configurations to support larger storage pools. Combined with HPE’s storage ecosystems, it offers seamless scalability for enterprises planning future growth.

RAID Configurations

Compatible with a wide range of RAID setups, the SSD provides redundancy and performance improvements, enabling businesses to optimize storage according to their unique requirements.