HGST Ultrastar SN100 Series 800GB NVMe SSD
Best high performance storage for demanding enterprise data centers.
This HGST Ultrastar SN100 Series SSD offers 800GB of storage with a Read Intensive endurance profile, utilizing Multi-Level Cell (MLC) flash memory. It connects via PCI Express 3.0 x4 NVMe, providing high-speed data transfer for enterprise environments. The 2.5-inch SFF form factor is designed for internal installation in servers and workstations. This drive is built for demanding read-heavy workloads, ensuring reliable performance and data integrity.
$266.55
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4.5
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Category Rank
1153
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#1153 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Brand
HGST
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Who it's for
- Data center architects, high-performance computing specialists, cloud infrastructure engineers
- Database administrators, virtualization experts, large-scale data analytics professionals
- IT managers overseeing mission-critical systems, system reliability engineers
Who should skip it
- Small businesses, individual users, budget-conscious IT departments
- Home PC builders, standard workstation users, those without server infrastructure
- Everyday computer users, casual gamers, general productivity users
Key Specs
Brand
HGST
Weight
2.00 LBS
Product Line
Ultrastar
Product Series
SN100
Storage Capacity
800 GB
Endurance
Read Intensive
Flash Memory Technology
Multi-Level Cell
Drive Type
Internal
Features
- High-speed NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
- 800GB capacity for read-intensive workloads
- Durable Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash
- Compact SFF 2.5-inch form factor
- Designed for enterprise server environments
What customers say
Customers consistently commend the HGST Ultrastar SN100 Series NVMe SSD for its exceptional reliability and robust performance in demanding enterprise environments. Users frequently highlight its consistent speed and endurance, making it a dependable choice for critical data center applications. While not always the most budget friendly option, its long term stability and quality justify the investment for those prioritizing uptime and data integrity. This drive maintains its performance under heavy workloads, proving its solid engineering.
Know before you buy
This drive is specifically optimized for read-intensive enterprise workloads. It is ideal for tasks like data warehousing, media streaming, and content delivery where the drive spends most of its time serving data rather than constantly writing new information.
Yes, this SSD uses a PCI Express 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. You must ensure your server or workstation has an available PCIe slot that supports NVMe protocols to achieve the intended high-speed performance.
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash offers a strong balance between performance, cost, and longevity. It is generally more durable and reliable than standard consumer-grade TLC flash, making it a dependable choice for 24/7 enterprise server environments.
While it fits the 2.5-inch form factor, this is an enterprise-grade NVMe drive designed for server backplanes. You should verify that your motherboard or system supports the necessary PCIe NVMe connection and has the appropriate mounting hardware for a server-style SFF drive.
The NVMe interface connects directly to the PCIe bus, bypassing the bottlenecks associated with the older SATA interface. This results in significantly lower latency and much higher data transfer speeds, which is essential for modern high-performance server applications.
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