HPE 3.84TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF Value SAS Multi-Vendor SSD – P40512-B21

BRAND NEW WITH THE FULL HPE WARRANTY!!! Overview The HPE P40512-B21 is a 3.84TB Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise workloads that require a balance of read and write performance, endurance, and storage capacity. It uses 12Gb/s SAS connectivity and a Small Form Factor (SFF) design for compatible HPE ProLiant Rack server environments. Based on advanced NAND Flash technology, the drive provides lower I/O latency and improved power efficiency compared with traditional rotating media. It is a Value SAS Multi-Vendor SSD supplied in a Basic Carrier and features digitally signed firmware. Key Features Genuine HPE enterprise SSD 3.84TB storage capacity Mixed Use workload classification 12Gb/s SAS interface Small Form Factor (SFF) Value SAS Multi-Vendor SSD Basic Carrier Hot-pluggable design Digitally signed firmware 3 DWPD endurance Up to 155,000 random read IOPS Up to 52,000 random write IOPS 21,000TB listed lifetime writes 7.82W power consumption 3-year HPE warranty Technical Specifications Brand: HPE Part Number / SKU: P40512-B21 Product Type: Solid State Drive Storage Capacity: 3.84TB Workload Type: Mixed Use Interface: SAS 12Gb/s Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) Carrier: Basic Carrier Drive Type: Hot-Pluggable Flash Technology: NAND Flash Drive Category: Value SAS Multi-Vendor Platform Supported: HPE ProLiant Rack Power Consumption: 7.82W Weight: 0.5kg (1.1lb) Warranty: 3 years Performance Specifications Random Read IOPS: 103,000 at 4KiB, Q=16 Maximum Random Read IOPS: 155,000 at 4KiB, Q=32 Random Write IOPS: 52,000 at 4KiB, Q=16 Maximum Random Write IOPS: 52,000 at 4KiB, Q=4 Lifetime Writes: 21,000TB Endurance: 3 DWPD Physical Specifications Form Factor: Small Form Factor (SFF) Height: 15mm Weight: 0.5kg (1.1lb) Dimensions: 21.92 × 22.86 × 14.61cm Equivalent dimensions: 8.63 × 9 × 5.75 inches Carrier Type: Basic Carrier Plug Type: Hot-Pluggable Note: The supplied dimensions are retained as provided in the product specifications. Mixed Use Workload The P40512-B21 is classified as a Mixed Use (MU) SSD, making it suitable for workloads that generate both read and write operations. This makes it appropriate for enterprise applications where storage activity varies throughout the workload. The drive's 3 DWPD endurance rating provides a useful indicator of its intended write workload capability. Value SAS Technology The P40512-B21 belongs to HPE's Value SAS SSD family. SAS provides enterprise storage connectivity designed for compatible HPE server and storage environments. The drive is also described as a Multi-Vendor SSD, meaning the product listing may source qualified SSD components from multiple approved vendors while maintaining the specified HPE product requirements. Hot-Plug Design The SSD features a hot-pluggable design, allowing compatible HPE systems to support drive installation or replacement without requiring a complete system shutdown. Actual hot-plug operation depends on the server, controller, backplane, and system configuration. Firmware Security The P40512-B21 features digitally signed firmware, helping verify that the firmware originates from a trusted source and helping protect against unauthorized firmware modifications. Endurance The drive is rated at 3 Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) and has a listed 21,000TB lifetime write specification. This makes it suitable for enterprise workloads that require substantially more write endurance than read-intensive storage. Compatibility The supplied product information identifies the P40512-B21 for HPE ProLiant Rack platforms. Compatibility should be verified against the exact HPE server model, storage controller, drive cage, backplane, firmware, and carrier configuration before installation. Benefits Provides 3.84TB of enterprise SSD storage Supports mixed read/write workloads 12Gb/s SAS connectivity Small Form Factor design 3 DWPD endurance Up to 155,000 random read IOPS Up to 52,000 random write IOPS 21,000TB listed lifetime writes Hot-plug capability Digitally signed firmware 7.82W listed power consumption 3-year HPE warranty Ideal Applications Enterprise server storage Database applications Virtualization Data center workloads Mixed read/write applications Business-critical workloads High-capacity storage HPE ProLiant Rack server environments Why Choose HPE P40512-B21 Genuine HPE enterprise SSD 3.84TB capacity SAS 12Gb/s interface Mixed Use workload Value SAS Multi-Vendor design SFF form factor Basic Carrier Hot-pluggable 3 DWPD endurance Up to 155,000 random read IOPS Up to 52,000 random write IOPS Digitally signed firmware 3-year HPE warranty FAQs What is the storage capacity of the HPE P40512-B21 SSD? The HPE P40512-B21 provides 3.84TB of solid-state storage capacity. What interface does the HPE P40512-B21 use? The drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface for compatible enterprise server and storage environments. What type of workload is the HPE P40512-B21 designed for? The P40512-B21 is a Mixed Use SSD, designed for workloads involving both read and write operations. What is the endurance rating of the HPE P40512-B21? The SSD has an endurance rating of 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) and a listed lifetime write specification of 21,000TB. What are the performance specifications of the HPE P40512-B21? The SSD provides up to 155,000 random read IOPS and 52,000 random write IOPS, based on the supplied 4KiB workload specifications. Does the HPE P40512-B21 support hot-plug operation? Yes. The drive is specified as hot-pluggable and uses a Basic Carrier. Hot-plug functionality requires a compatible HPE server and storage configuration.