E7W25A HPE 920GB 3PAR SAS 6GBs StoreServ MLC 3.5-Inch SSD

Technical Specifications of HPE E7W25A 920GB SSD

• Product Type: Solid State Drive (Internal)
• Storage Capacity: 920GB
• Data Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s
• Flash Memory Technology: Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
• Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
• Interface: SAS
• Interface Standard: 6Gb/s SAS

Key Features of HPE E7W25A Solid State Drive

• Generous 920GB capacity for enterprise storage demands
• SAS 6Gb/s interface ensuring stable data throughput
• 3.5-Inch form factor for compatibility with existing infrastructure
• Endurance rating of 10 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
• Optimized for HPE 3PAR StoreServ M6720 systems
• Energy-efficient design supporting Gen8 and later servers

Compatibility with HPE 3PAR StoreServ M6720

Tailored for HPE 3PAR StoreServ M6720 storage arrays, this SSD integrates seamlessly into enterprise storage solutions, offering scalable performance and reliability. It ensures businesses have the necessary bandwidth and endurance for evolving IT demands.

Durability and Endurance

With 10 DWPD endurance, the HPE E7W25A supports heavy-duty enterprise workloads. This durability makes it suitable for high-frequency data writes, reducing downtime risks and enhancing overall storage reliability.

Enterprise-Class Performance

The HPE E7W25A SSD provides exceptional read and write speeds, supporting data-intensive applications such as virtualization, high-performance databases, and online transaction processing (OLTP). With the SAS 6Gb/s interface, it maintains consistent throughput across multiple workloads, ensuring minimal latency.

Advanced Reliability and Endurance

Rated at 10 DWPD, this SSD ensures that enterprises can write to the drive multiple times per day without compromising performance or lifespan. Its robust wear-leveling algorithms, error correction code (ECC), and power-loss protection mechanisms further enhance drive reliability in critical environments.

Compatibility with HPE 3PAR StoreServ M6720

One of the core advantages of the HPE E7W25A is its seamless integration with the HPE 3PAR StoreServ M6720. This synergy allows enterprises to build storage infrastructures that scale while maintaining performance and efficiency. The M6720 enclosure supports high-density SSD deployments, making it an ideal choice for data centers requiring high input/output operations and resilient storage solutions.

Optimized for Virtualization

Virtualized environments demand storage solutions that can handle multiple workloads simultaneously. The HPE E7W25A delivers predictable performance in virtualized infrastructures by reducing I/O bottlenecks and improving application response times.

Benefits in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

• Reduced boot storm issues
• Enhanced end-user experience
• Faster provisioning of virtual machines

Database and Transactional Workload Optimization

Databases and transactional workloads require constant read and write cycles. The endurance of the HPE E7W25A makes it suitable for OLTP, OLAP, and real-time analytics applications. Its high DWPD rating ensures that large-scale write operations can be sustained without performance degradation.

Technical Specifications of HPE E7W25A SSD

Capacity and Form Factor

The drive offers a capacity of 920GB in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with enterprise storage enclosures while delivering significant storage density.

Interface and Speed

Leveraging the SAS 6Gb/s interface, the SSD supports high-speed data transfer rates while ensuring backward compatibility with existing SAS infrastructure.

Endurance Rating

With 10 DWPD, the HPE E7W25A is designed for write-intensive workloads that require consistent performance under heavy operational demands.

Power Efficiency

Built with energy efficiency in mind, this SSD reduces overall power consumption compared to traditional spinning hard drives, thereby lowering cooling requirements and operational costs in large-scale deployments.

Advantages of Deploying HPE E7W25A SSDs

Scalability

Enterprises can scale their storage systems easily using the HPE E7W25A in combination with HPE 3PAR arrays. This scalability ensures that businesses can adapt their infrastructure to growing data requirements.

Improved Business Continuity

Reliability features such as ECC, power-loss data protection, and wear leveling provide consistent uptime and minimize the risk of data loss, thereby enhancing business continuity.

Cost-Effective Enterprise Solution

Offering a balance between endurance and affordability, the HPE E7W25A allows organizations to deploy SSDs for high-performance workloads without the higher costs associated with Multi-Level Cell drives.

Comparing HPE E7W25A with Other Enterprise SSDs

Versus Traditional HDDs

• Lower latency and faster IOPS
• Better endurance with 10 DWPD
• Reduced power consumption and cooling needs
• Higher reliability with fewer moving parts

Versus Consumer-Grade SSDs

• Enhanced endurance designed for 24/7 workloads
• Optimized firmware for enterprise applications
• Seamless integration with HPE 3PAR storage arrays

Versus Higher-Endurance SSDs

While SLC-based SSDs may offer even greater endurance, the HPE E7W25A provides an excellent balance between cost and performance, making it the preferred choice for enterprises seeking reliability without excessive costs.