HPE
HPE SSD Mixed Use 3.2 TB U.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Best high-performance storage for demanding data-intensive enterprise workloads.
Accelerate your mixed-use applications with the HPE NVMe High Performance Mixed Use (MU) SSD. Designed for high I/O workloads requiring a balance of read and write performance, this drive offers enhanced endurance for data-intensive tasks. It communicates directly via the PCIe bus, boosting I/O bandwidth and reducing latency for significantly faster data transfers compared to SAS or SATA SSDs. Leveraging the high bandwidth of PCIe Gen4, it's ideal for Big Data analytics, HPC, and virtualization. With up to 3.35 million hours of testing and qualification, and Digitally Signed Firmware for security, this SSD ensures reliable, high-performing, and secure storage.
$2167.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
696
/ 4138
#696 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+311%
Above average
Drive Type
SSD
/ SSD
Who it's for
- IT managers running high-speed, latency-sensitive enterprise applications
- Database administrators managing demanding, mixed-workload virtualization environments
- Business owners requiring maximum uptime for mission-critical data
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking cost-effective storage solutions
- System administrators managing legacy hardware without U.2 support
- Users with light workloads that do not require enterprise-grade endurance
Performance breakdown
Data Transfer Speed
PCIe Gen4 architecture delivers blistering throughput for demanding enterprise workloads.
Latency Efficiency
Direct bus communication minimizes bottlenecks for near-instantaneous data access.
Drive Endurance
Engineered to handle heavy write cycles without compromising long-term reliability.
Security Integrity
Digitally signed firmware provides a robust shield against unauthorized data access.
Operational Reliability
Extensive qualification testing ensures consistent performance under high-pressure conditions.
Workload Versatility
Perfectly balanced for environments requiring both intensive reading and writing tasks.
Key Specs
Drive Type
SSD
Mixed Use
Hot-swap
Interface
U.2 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
Capacity
3.2 TB
Form Factor
2.5" SFF
Features
HPE Smart Carrier NVMe
MTBF
3.35 million hours
Know before you buy
Mixed Use indicates that the drive is engineered to handle a balanced ratio of read and write operations. It is optimized for workloads that require high endurance and consistent performance, such as virtualization, Big Data analytics, and database management.
This is a 2.5-inch SFF drive with a U.2 interface. You must ensure your server backplane supports NVMe PCIe 4.0 connections and has the appropriate U.2 slots to accommodate the drive.
PCIe 4.0 provides double the bandwidth of the previous generation, allowing for significantly faster data transfer speeds. By communicating directly via the PCIe bus, this drive reduces latency and removes the bottlenecks typically found in older SAS or SATA interfaces.
Yes, this drive features a hot-swap design, allowing you to replace or add the drive without shutting down your server. It also includes the HPE Smart Carrier for easier installation and status monitoring.
This SSD includes Digitally Signed Firmware, which verifies that the drive's firmware comes from a trusted source. This helps protect your data from unauthorized access and potential malicious modifications.
The drive is built for enterprise-grade reliability, backed by up to 3.35 million hours of testing and qualification. This extensive validation ensures it can handle the demanding, high-I/O environments it was designed for.
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