P09105-001 HPE 400GB 12GB SAS DS SFF MU SC SSD

HPE P09105-001 400GB SAS 12GB Mixed Use 2.5-Inch SSD Overview

The HPE P09105-001 is a high-performance 400GB SAS 12GB Mixed Use SSD designed for enterprise workloads. With advanced NAND technology and hot-swap support, it delivers exceptional speed, security, and reliability for business-critical environments.

General Specifications

• Device Type: Solid State Drive (Hot-Swap)
• Storage Capacity: 400GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• NAND Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
• Connectivity: Dual Port
• Plug Type: Hot Pluggable
• Carrier Type: Smart Carrier (SC)
• Workload: Mixed Use
• Features: Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)

Business Benefits of HPE Enterprise SSDs

High Performance and Reliability

• Accelerates big data analytics and cloud computing
• Ideal for data warehousing and database-driven workloads
• Maintains data accuracy with advanced error detection
• Provides outstanding IOPS for faster application response

Flexible Storage Options

Choose from a broad portfolio of HPE storage solutions in multiple capacities, supporting 12 Gb/s SAS, 6 Gb/s SATA, and NVMe.

HPE Value SAS SSDs

Improved Workload Efficiency

• Delivers twice the IOPS compared to SATA SSDs
• Optimized for enterprise application workloads
• Reduces server footprint by consolidating database workloads
• Lowers power consumption and operating expenses

HPE Multi Vendor SSD Solutions

Extended Lifecycle and Availability

• Offers longer SKU lifecycles for stable product availability
• Ensures consistent minimum performance or better
• Delivers competitively priced SATA SSD options

Enhanced Security with Digitally Signed Firmware

Data Protection

Prevent unauthorized access with HPE Digitally Signed Firmware (DS), ensuring the firmware originates from a trusted source and safeguarding against potential security threats.

Smart Carrier Features

Advanced Monitoring and Alerts

• LED indicators display drive activity and system health
• Remote blue LED helps locate drives quickly in large racks
• Do-not-remove warning alerts protect against accidental data loss

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) Technology

Enterprise-Grade Performance

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) combines the advantages of SCSI software with a high-speed serial interface. It addresses the demands of modern data centers requiring:

Key Advantages

• High-capacity and scalable architecture
• Enhanced security and data integrity
• Continuous uptime with support for hot-swapping
• Capability to handle simultaneous multi-user workloads

Interface and Bandwidth

Featuring a 12Gb SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, the P09105-001 ensures faster throughput and higher IOPS compared to legacy 6Gb SAS or SATA SSDs. With dual-port capability, SAS drives are particularly valuable in enterprise applications where redundancy and performance consistency are required.

NAND Flash Type

This HPE SSD leverages Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND, which balances performance, endurance, and affordability. TLC NAND allows for higher density storage compared to SLC or MLC, making it a cost-effective solution for mixed-use environments.

Digitally Signed Firmware

One of the most distinctive features of the P09105-001 is its digitally signed firmware. This ensures that only authenticated HPE firmware runs on the drive, significantly reducing the risk of malicious firmware attacks and guaranteeing seamless compatibility within HPE server ecosystems.

High Reliability and Uptime

With enterprise-class firmware, endurance ratings, and SAS dual-port features, the drive enhances system uptime, fault tolerance, and redundancy. This is crucial for organizations where downtime directly translates into lost revenue and productivity.

Secure and Stable Operations

The digitally signed firmware ensures a secure boot process, protecting against unauthorized updates or corrupted firmware. This means businesses can deploy the SSD in security-conscious industries like healthcare, finance, or government.

Compatibility and Integration

HPE ProLiant Servers

The P09105-001 SSD is fully compatible with multiple generations of HPE ProLiant servers, delivering plug-and-play functionality. This ensures data center operators can upgrade storage infrastructure without major configuration challenges.

HPE Synergy and Storage Systems

Beyond servers, the drive is also engineered for HPE Synergy composable infrastructure and enterprise storage systems, ensuring consistency across different platforms while streamlining IT operations.

Backward Compatibility

The SAS interface supports backward compatibility with 6Gb SAS environments, making it easier for businesses to adopt without replacing all existing infrastructure. However, maximum performance is unlocked in 12Gb configurations.

Advantages of Using Enterprise SAS SSDs

Dual-Port Redundancy

Unlike SATA SSDs, SAS SSDs provide dual-port connectivity, ensuring uninterrupted access even if one path fails. This feature is critical for business continuity and resilience in high-availability clusters.

Scalability for Growing Needs

With predictable latency and performance, SAS SSDs like the P09105-001 allow organizations to scale workloads efficiently without bottlenecks, which is a common concern in hybrid cloud or big data environments.

Workload Versatility

From hosting virtual machines to running analytics, database workloads, or ERP systems, the drive adapts seamlessly to diverse workloads while ensuring efficient utilization of IT resources.

Endurance and Data Protection

Write Endurance

Enterprise SSDs are designed to withstand significant daily write volumes. The Mixed Use classification of this SSD means it provides an excellent balance between read and write cycles, offering greater longevity compared to consumer-grade SSDs.

Data Integrity Protection

Advanced error correction, wear-leveling algorithms, and power-loss protection mechanisms work together to maintain data integrity and minimize risk of data loss during sudden outages or unexpected shutdowns.

Power-Loss Data Protection

Built-in capacitors provide enough power during sudden outages to flush in-flight data to NAND, reducing the risk of data corruption and ensuring critical workloads remain intact.

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

In compute-intensive environments, data needs to be delivered at high speeds with minimum delays. This SSD supports scientific research, simulations, and engineering workloads that rely on ultra-fast storage.

Digitally Signed Firmware and Security

Protection Against Malware

By ensuring only trusted firmware operates on the device, the digitally signed firmware helps protect against malicious software that could compromise system stability or steal sensitive data.

Compliance and Regulations

Organizations operating in industries with stringent compliance requirements can benefit from digitally signed firmware, which supports data security regulations and internal IT governance policies.

Future-Proof Investment

Adaptability for Hybrid IT

As businesses transition toward hybrid IT models, the P09105-001 SSD delivers a flexible storage solution that integrates seamlessly with both on-premises and cloud-driven workloads.

Longevity and ROI

With its endurance, secure firmware, and enterprise-grade reliability, organizations can maximize their return on investment (ROI) by reducing the frequency of replacements and minimizing downtime costs.

Extended Technical Highlights

Latency Optimization

The drive ensures low, predictable latency, providing consistent response times even under high I/O stress, which is essential for latency-sensitive workloads such as financial trading.

Integration with HPE Management Tools

The SSD is fully supported by HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and other management utilities, allowing administrators to monitor drive health, predict failures, and manage storage more effectively.