P64999-B21 HPE 800GB Nvme Gen4 Mixed Use SFF BC U.3 SSD

HPE P64999-B21 800GB NVMe Gen4 SSD

Capacity and Form Factor

The HPE P64999-B21 delivers 800GB of high-performance storage capacity in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design. This compact form factor enables optimal storage density in space-constrained server environments while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability and performance characteristics.

Interface and Protocol Support

This drive features NVMe 1.4 protocol support over PCIe 4.0 interface, providing significantly higher bandwidth compared to previous generations. The NVMe protocol reduces command overhead and latency while enabling parallel processing of I/O operations, making it ideal for mixed workload environments.

Performance Metrics

Mixed Use Workload Optimization

Engineered specifically for mixed-use workloads, the P64999-B21 balances read and write performance to handle diverse application demands. With optimized endurance characteristics, this drive sustains consistent performance across read-intensive, write-intensive, and balanced workload scenarios commonly found in enterprise server environments.

Gen4 Performance Enhancements

Leveraging PCIe Gen4 technology, this SSD delivers substantial performance improvements over Gen3 solutions. The doubled bandwidth enables higher IOPS and throughput while maintaining low latency, ensuring responsive performance for demanding applications and virtualized environments.

Enterprise Features and Reliability

Endurance and Write Cycles

The HPE P64999-B21 is rated for extensive write endurance, measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). This enterprise-grade endurance ensures long-term reliability under continuous write-intensive operations, making it suitable for applications requiring persistent data logging, database transactions, and frequent data updates.

Wear Leveling Technology

Advanced wear leveling algorithms distribute write operations evenly across all NAND flash memory cells. This technology prevents premature wear on specific memory blocks, extending the drive's operational lifespan and maintaining consistent performance throughout its service life.

Data Protection and Integrity

Power Loss Protection

Enterprise-grade power loss protection circuitry ensures data integrity during unexpected power interruptions. This feature includes built-in capacitors that provide sufficient backup power to complete pending write operations and flush data from volatile cache to non-volatile storage, preventing data corruption.

End-to-End Data Protection

Comprehensive data protection mechanisms safeguard information throughout the data path. From host interface to NAND flash memory, error detection and correction capabilities identify and rectify potential data corruption, ensuring data integrity across all storage operations.

HPE ProLiant and Apollo Systems

The P64999-B21 is validated and optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus, Gen11, and Apollo server platforms. This ensures seamless integration, firmware compatibility, and optimal performance when deployed in HPE server ecosystems with proper drive bay support and thermal management.

Form Factor and Physical Specifications

U.3 Interface Compatibility

The U.3 interface provides backward compatibility with U.2 backplanes while supporting NVMe protocol. This versatile connectivity option enables flexible deployment in existing infrastructure while leveraging modern NVMe performance benefits without requiring complete infrastructure overhaul.

Hot-Pluggable Capability

Support for hot-plug operations allows drive installation, removal, and replacement without shutting down the server system. This feature enhances serviceability and reduces downtime during maintenance operations, critical for 24/7 enterprise environments.

Workload Optimization and Use Cases

Mixed Use Application Scenarios

Ideal for OLTP databases, data warehousing, and transaction processing systems that require balanced read/write performance. The consistent low latency and high IOPS capabilities ensure responsive database operations and efficient transaction processing.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

Optimized for hyper-converged infrastructure, virtualized environments, and private cloud deployments. The drive's mixed-use characteristics efficiently handle diverse I/O patterns from multiple virtual machines and containerized applications simultaneously.

NAND Flash Technology

Utilizes high-density 3D NAND flash technology with optimized cell architecture for enterprise workloads. The specific cell technology balances performance, endurance, and cost-effectiveness for mainstream mixed-use applications in server environments.

Error Correction Capabilities

Advanced ECC (Error Correction Code) engine corrects multi-bit errors and detects potential uncorrectable errors. This robust error handling ensures data integrity even as NAND flash cells age throughout the drive's operational lifespan.