KPM5WVUG1T60 HPE 1.6TB SAS 12GBPS MU SFF SSD

KPM5WVUG1T60 HPE 1.6TB Mixed-Use SSD Overview

The KPM5WVUG1T60 HPE 1.6TB SAS 12Gbps MSA SED Mixed-Use 2.5-inch Hot-Plug Solid State Drive is engineered to deliver high reliability, security, and performance for enterprise environments. Designed for HPE MSA storage arrays, this SSD offers the perfect balance between endurance and efficiency, making it ideal for businesses that demand consistent throughput and data integrity. Its hot-plug capability ensures minimal downtime while supporting mixed workloads that combine read- and write-intensive operations.

Technical Features of the HPE KPM5WVUG1T60 SSD

This enterprise-class SSD comes equipped with Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gbps technology, providing faster data transfer rates compared to traditional SATA interfaces. It is optimized for mission-critical applications, offering superior performance in terms of latency and throughput.

Drive Capacity and Form Factor

• Storage capacity: 1.6TB, suitable for medium to large-scale workloads.
• Form factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), designed for compact enterprise enclosures.
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps, enabling high-speed connectivity.
• Hot-plug support for ease of replacement and upgrades without downtime.

Performance Capabilities

With SAS 12Gbps technology, this SSD offers lower latency and high IOPS performance. The drive is optimized for mixed-use scenarios where both read and write operations are frequent.

• Optimized IOPS performance for demanding applications.
• Reduced response times for faster application performance.
• Designed to handle continuous enterprise workloads effectively.

Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Security

The SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) functionality enhances data protection by providing hardware-level encryption. This ensures compliance with strict security standards and protects sensitive information from unauthorized access. Data encryption is performed in real-time without affecting performance, enabling businesses to meet both security and speed requirements.

Advantages of SAS 12Gbps Technology

The 12Gbps SAS interface offers several advantages for enterprise environments. Unlike SATA, which is more common in consumer-grade hardware, SAS is specifically optimized for mission-critical deployments. It provides higher reliability, better error correction, and support for multi-pathing in large-scale systems.

Reliability and Redundancy

• Enhanced error detection and correction mechanisms.
• Support for dual-port connections, increasing redundancy.
• Higher mean time between failures (MTBF) for enterprise workloads.

Throughput and Scalability

The SAS 12Gbps connection ensures faster throughput, reducing bottlenecks in storage arrays. This allows organizations to scale storage capacity without compromising performance.

• Faster data transfer rates compared to SATA drives.
• Supports large-scale expansion in enterprise storage infrastructures.
• Optimized for multiple drive deployments with minimal latency.

Mixed-Use Workload Support

The mixed-use design of the HPE KPM5WVUG1T60 SSD makes it suitable for applications requiring both read and write performance. Unlike read-intensive or write-intensive drives, mixed-use SSDs offer a balance, ensuring long-term endurance while delivering high-speed operations.

Balanced Endurance

• Optimized for workloads with a combination of read and write operations.
• Provides greater endurance than read-intensive drives.
• Ideal for transactional systems with dynamic data access needs.

Use Case Examples

Mixed-use SSDs are suitable for environments such as:

• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) systems.
• Enterprise databases with continuous updates.
• Web applications requiring rapid user interaction.
• High-performance computing clusters.

Hot-Plug Functionality for Business Continuity

A significant advantage of the HPE KPM5WVUG1T60 SSD is its hot-plug capability, allowing administrators to add or replace drives without system downtime. This feature is critical for businesses that operate 24/7 and cannot afford service interruptions.

Operational Efficiency

• Quick maintenance and upgrades without shutting down systems.
• Supports non-disruptive scalability in storage arrays.
• Minimizes risks of downtime during hardware servicing.

Data Availability

Hot-plug design guarantees that data availability remains intact during replacement or upgrades. This is particularly important in clustered and redundant environments.

• Ensures uninterrupted access to critical applications.
• Increases system reliability by reducing maintenance impact.
• Facilitates seamless storage management for IT teams.