HPE P56593-001 7.68TB NVMe Gen5 Read Intensive E3s EC1 Refurbished

HPE P56593-001 — 7.68TB NVMe Gen5 Read-Intensive SSD

Product Overview

Optimize your data center with the HPE P56593-001, a high-density 7.68 TB NVMe Gen5 solid-state drive engineered for read-intensive server workloads. Built in the compact E3.s (EDSFF) form factor and housed in an EC1 carrier, this drive delivers enterprise-grade reliability, blazing throughput and low latency for modern storage arrays and hyper-scale environments.

Product Specifications at a Glance

Manufacturer & Model

Brand: HPE
Model number: P56593-001
Product class: Solid State Drive (SSD)

Physical & Interface Details

Storage capacity: 7.68 TB
Module profile (height): 7.5 mm
Form factor: E3.s (EDSFF)
Connector type: Single port NVMe
Bus / interface: PCIe Gen5 NVMe
Serviceable: Hot-plug / hot-swap
Flash technology: TLC NAND
Carrier type: EC1

Key Advantages

Low-latency reads: Ideal for caching, analytics and content delivery where fast access matters.
High-density storage: 7.68 TB capacity in an E3.s module for efficient rack-level density.
Hot-swap capable: Field-replaceable hot-plug design for maintenance with minimal downtime.
Gen5 performance: Next-generation NVMe interface for maximum throughput and IOPS.
Enterprise-grade flash: TLC NAND tuned for read-intensive service life and endurance.

Performance Metrics

This drive is tuned for read-dominant workloads and offers outstanding random and sequential performance:

Random I/O Performance

Random reads: Up to 190,379 IOPS
Random writes: Up to 176,033 IOPS

Sequential Throughput

Sequential reads: Up to 6,022 MiB/s
Sequential writes: Up to 5,407 MiB/s

HPE P56593-001 7.68TB NVMe Gen5 Read Intensive E3.S SSD

The HPE P56593-001 represents the cutting edge of enterprise storage technology, delivering exceptional performance and reliability for modern data-intensive workloads. This 7.68TB NVMe Gen5 Read Intensive Solid State Drive leverages the latest E3.S EDSFF form factor to provide superior density and thermal management in next-generation server environments.

Features and Benefits

Unparalleled Performance

With PCIe Gen5 interface support, the HPE P56593-001 delivers significantly higher bandwidth compared to previous generations, achieving up to double the transfer speeds of PCIe Gen4 devices. This enables faster data access, reduced latency, and improved overall system responsiveness for demanding applications.

Performance Specifications

The drive offers exceptional read performance optimized for read-intensive workloads, making it ideal for database operations, content delivery networks, and virtualized environments. The advanced NVMe controller ensures consistent low-latency operations even under heavy load conditions.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

Engineered for 24/7 operation in demanding data center environments, the HPE P56593-001 incorporates advanced error correction, power-loss protection, and comprehensive monitoring capabilities to ensure data integrity and continuous operation.

Endurance and Durability

With its read-intensive design, this SSD offers optimized endurance for workloads with high read-to-write ratios. The drive includes advanced wear-leveling algorithms and over-provisioning to extend its operational lifespan and maintain consistent performance throughout its service life.

Technical Specifications

Form Factor and Interface

The HPE P56593-001 utilizes the E3.S (EDSFF) form factor, which provides superior thermal management and higher density compared to traditional 2.5" drives. This compact design enables more drives per server, maximizing storage capacity within limited rack space.

Physical Dimensions

The E3.S form factor measures specifically for optimal airflow and heat dissipation in high-density server configurations, supporting both front and rear hot-swap capabilities for easy maintenance and scalability.

Capacity and Performance Metrics

With a generous 7.68TB capacity, this drive offers ample storage for enterprise applications while maintaining consistent performance. The NVMe Gen5 interface ensures that the full capacity is accessible with minimal performance degradation, even when approaching maximum storage utilization.

Performance Benchmarks

In standardized testing, the HPE P56593-001 demonstrates exceptional IOPS performance for read operations, significantly outperforming SATA and SAS alternatives. The drive maintains consistent performance across various block sizes and queue depths, ensuring reliable operation in mixed-workload environments.

Use Cases and Applications

Data Center Deployment

The HPE P56593-001 is ideally suited for modern data center environments where high-density storage with exceptional read performance is required. Its compatibility with HPE ProLiant and Apollo servers makes it a versatile choice for various deployment scenarios.

Virtualization and Cloud Infrastructure

In virtualized environments, this drive excels at hosting multiple virtual machines, providing fast boot times and responsive application performance. The high IOPS capability ensures that storage bottlenecks are minimized, even in densely populated hypervisor configurations.

Big Data and Analytics

For big data applications requiring rapid access to large datasets, the HPE P56593-001 delivers the performance necessary for efficient data processing and analytics. The high throughput enables faster query responses and improved productivity for data scientists and analysts.

Database Applications

Database servers benefit significantly from the low latency and high read performance of this SSD, particularly for read-heavy database workloads such as reporting databases, data warehouses, and content management systems.

Compatibility and Integration

HPE Server Compatibility

The HPE P56593-001 is certified for use with a wide range of HPE server platforms, including the ProLiant DL and ML series, Apollo systems, and Synergy composable infrastructure. This ensures optimal performance and reliability when deployed in compatible HPE environments.

Firmware and Management

HPE provides comprehensive firmware updates and management tools through the HPE InfoSight platform, enabling proactive monitoring, predictive analytics, and simplified maintenance for the P56593-001 SSD and the entire server ecosystem.

Advanced Technologies

NVMe Gen5 Architecture

The PCIe Gen5 interface doubles the bandwidth per lane compared to Gen4, enabling unprecedented transfer speeds while maintaining backward compatibility with Gen4 systems. This future-proofs your investment while providing immediate performance benefits in compatible hardware.

Power Efficiency

Despite the increased performance, the HPE P56593-001 incorporates advanced power management features that optimize energy consumption based on workload demands. This results in lower operational costs and reduced environmental impact without compromising performance.

Data Security Features

The drive includes comprehensive security capabilities, supporting TCG Opal and IEEE 1667 standards for hardware-based encryption. This ensures that sensitive data remains protected both at rest and in transit, with minimal performance impact.

Sanitization and Crypto-erase

For secure decommissioning or repurposing, the HPE P56593-001 supports instant crypto-erase functionality, which renders all data inaccessible by destroying the encryption keys. This provides a fast, secure method for data sanitization compared to traditional overwrite methods.

Comparison with Alternative Solutions

Against Previous Generations

Compared to PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives, the HPE P56593-001 offers approximately double the bandwidth, significantly improving performance for I/O-intensive applications. The E3.S form factor also provides thermal advantages over M.2 and U.2 form factors used in previous generations.

Against SAS and SATA SSDs

The NVMe interface eliminates the protocol overhead associated with SAS and SATA, resulting in significantly lower latency and higher IOPS. For read-intensive workloads, the P56593-001 can deliver performance that is orders of magnitude higher than equivalent SAS or SATA SSDs.

Against Competitor Offerings

HPE's integration of firmware, hardware, and management tools provides a distinct advantage over third-party NVMe drives, ensuring optimal performance, compatibility, and support when deployed in HPE server environments.