HPE 764906-B21

Overview

The HPE 764906-B21 is a 1.2TB NVMe solid state drive designed to deliver fast and reliable data access for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, especially in read-intensive workloads. It fits into a standard 2.5-inch bay and connects via a PCIe interface, enabling high-speed performance without the need for additional cables or adapters. With up to 470,000 random read IOPS and an average read latency near 95 microseconds, this drive accelerates large database queries, virtual machine image loading, and analytics tasks, helping servers handle more simultaneous sessions efficiently.

Key features

• High-capacity 1.2TB NVMe storage optimized for read-heavy applications
• Smart Carrier with front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of drive activity and health
• Hot swappable design allowing maintenance or upgrades without downtime
• Power loss protection to safeguard data during unexpected outages
• Digitally signed firmware to prevent unauthorized code execution
• Endurance rating of 0.3 drive writes per day, suitable for read-dominated workloads
• MLC NAND flash memory providing a balance of performance and reliability
• Latch design on the carrier to prevent accidental drive removal

Key specs

• Capacity: 1.2TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Interface: PCIe NVMe
• Random read IOPS: up to 470,000 at queue depth 128
• Average read latency: approximately 95 microseconds
• Endurance: 0.3 drive writes per day
• Memory type: MLC NAND flash
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD installs directly into standard 2.5-inch bays on supported HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers, connecting through a PCIe NVMe interface. The Smart Carrier NVMe connector simplifies installation and status monitoring without requiring extra cables or adapters, making it a seamless upgrade for existing server infrastructure.

Performance and reliability

Designed for read-intensive environments, the drive’s high random read IOPS and low latency improve responsiveness for demanding workloads such as virtual hosting, online transaction processing, and high-traffic web content delivery. Power loss protection ensures data integrity during outages, while digitally signed firmware enhances security by blocking unauthorized code. The endurance rating and MLC NAND flash technology provide dependable service life aligned with typical read-heavy use cases.

Ideal uses and environments

This SSD is well suited to data centers and enterprise environments where fast read access is critical. It supports workloads involving large databases, virtual machines, and analytics, making it a strong choice for IT professionals managing virtual hosts or high-traffic web servers. Its hot swappable design and status indicators also make it practical for environments requiring minimal downtime and easy maintenance.

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