816756-B21 HPE 3.84TB SAS 12GBPS RI SFF SC SSD Overview

The 816756-B21 HPE 3.84TB SAS 12GBPS RI SFF SC SSD is a high-performance solid-state drive designed for enterprise-grade servers and storage systems. This SSD is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of modern data centers, providing exceptional speed, reliability, and endurance. It features a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface with a 12Gbps transfer rate, ensuring efficient data transmission and reducing latency across server environments.

With a storage capacity of 3.84TB, this SSD offers substantial space for intensive applications, databases, virtualization workloads, and cloud computing environments. Its small form factor (SFF) design facilitates easy integration into various server chassis and storage arrays, making it an optimal choice for high-density storage solutions.

Advantages of SAS 12Gbps in Enterprise Storage

The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface at 12Gbps is a pivotal feature that sets this SSD apart from conventional SATA drives. SAS technology is renowned for its robust performance, reliability, and scalability in enterprise storage.

High Data Transfer Speeds

SAS 12Gbps supports double the bandwidth of previous SAS generations and significantly exceeds SATA speeds. This results in faster read/write operations, which is crucial for applications that demand real-time data processing such as databases, virtual machines, and transaction-heavy workloads.

Enterprise-Class Reliability

SAS drives are engineered to handle continuous 24/7 operation with features like dual-port connectivity that offers failover capability. This means if one path fails, the system can access data through an alternate route without downtime, which is essential for mission-critical business applications.

Compatibility and Scalability

The SAS protocol is backward compatible with previous SAS generations and can coexist with SATA drives in mixed storage environments. This allows data centers to scale their storage capacity seamlessly while maintaining high performance.

Small Form Factor (SFF) Design and Its Benefits

The 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) of the 816756-B21 HPE SSD provides multiple advantages in dense server environments.

Space Efficiency

The SFF design enables higher drive density per rack unit, allowing data centers to pack more storage capacity into less physical space. This is particularly beneficial for large-scale storage arrays where space and cooling efficiency are paramount.

Improved Cooling and Airflow

Smaller drives like the SFF SSD improve airflow within server enclosures. Better cooling translates to enhanced drive longevity and system stability, reducing the risk of overheating and hardware failure.

Flexibility in Deployment

The SFF form factor is widely supported across various HPE servers and storage platforms, ensuring compatibility and easy replacement or upgrades without requiring specialized adapters or enclosures.

Enterprise Use Cases for the 816756-B21 HPE 3.84TB SSD

This SSD excels in a variety of demanding scenarios across industries, thanks to its performance, reliability, and capacity.

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Virtualized environments require fast, consistent storage performance to support multiple virtual machines (VMs) running simultaneously. The 816756-B21 SSD offers high IOPS and low latency, making it ideal for server virtualization platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, and OpenStack.

Database Applications

Databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and NoSQL systems benefit from the rapid read/write speeds and data integrity features of this SSD. Quick access to large data sets accelerates query processing, transaction handling, and analytics.

Big Data and Analytics

As organizations process increasing volumes of data for insights, storage solutions like the 816756-B21 SSD provide the necessary throughput and reliability to handle big data workloads and real-time analytics efficiently.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

HPC environments demand high-speed storage to keep up with computational tasks. The 12Gbps SAS interface coupled with enterprise-grade endurance supports intensive scientific simulations, financial modeling, and engineering workloads.

Reliability and Endurance Features

Durability is a critical factor for enterprise SSDs, and the 816756-B21 HPE SSD is built to exceed expectations in this area.

Power Loss Protection

This SSD is equipped with power loss protection circuitry that safeguards data integrity by ensuring that write operations complete even during unexpected power outages, preventing data corruption.

Endurance Ratings

Rated for high drive writes per day (DWPD), the 816756-B21 supports heavy write workloads without degrading performance or risking premature failure, which is essential for write-intensive applications.

MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)

With a high MTBF rating, this SSD guarantees long-term operational stability, minimizing downtime and maintenance efforts in data centers.

Compatibility with HPE Systems and Storage Solutions

The 816756-B21 SSD is fully compatible with a wide range of HPE servers and storage arrays, providing seamless integration and optimized performance.

HPE ProLiant Servers

This SSD is designed specifically for HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers, ensuring firmware-level compatibility, optimized performance, and support from HPE management tools.

HPE Storage Arrays

It can be deployed in HPE storage arrays like the HPE Nimble Storage and 3PAR systems, enabling enhanced storage capacity and performance in hybrid and all-flash configurations.

Hot-Swappable Design

The drive supports hot-swapping, allowing replacement or addition of SSDs without shutting down the system, crucial for maintaining 24/7 availability in enterprise environments.

Comparison with Other Storage Technologies

Understanding where the 816756-B21 SSD stands among other storage options helps clarify its suitability for various workloads.

Versus SATA SSDs

Compared to SATA SSDs, the 816756-B21 with its SAS 12Gbps interface offers significantly faster data transfer rates, higher reliability, and advanced enterprise features. SATA SSDs are generally more cost-effective but lack the performance and endurance necessary for mission-critical applications.

Versus NVMe SSDs

While NVMe SSDs provide even faster speeds due to their PCIe interface, SAS SSDs like the 816756-B21 excel in compatibility with existing enterprise infrastructures and offer mature, stable technology with robust error correction and dual-port failover capabilities.

Versus Traditional HDDs

Solid-state drives dramatically outperform hard disk drives (HDDs) in speed, power consumption, and reliability. The 816756-B21 SSD can deliver hundreds of times faster access times and greater energy efficiency, which translates into lower operational costs and higher overall system performance.

Environmental and Power Efficiency Features

The 816756-B21 HPE SSD is engineered with sustainability in mind, helping enterprises reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining high performance.

Low Power Consumption

Solid-state technology inherently consumes less power than spinning disks. This SSD’s optimized power management reduces energy usage during idle and active states, contributing to lower operating costs and greener data centers.

Different Capacities

HPE offers SAS SSDs in various capacities ranging from smaller drives such as 480GB and 1.92TB to larger ones like the 7.68TB model, allowing customers to choose according to their storage requirements.

NVMe and SATA Options

Aside from SAS SSDs, HPE’s portfolio includes NVMe SSDs for ultra-high-performance demands and SATA SSDs for cost-effective upgrades, ensuring a comprehensive storage solution range.