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P50221-B21
P50221-B21 HPE 7.68TB NVMe Gen4 High Performance Read Intensive SFF SC U.3 PM1733a SSD
- Estimated Release:
- 2023
- Form Factor/Carrier Type:
- SFF / Smart Carrier (SC)
- Form Factor:
- SFF (2.5 inch)
- Hotplug Carrier Type:
- Smart Carrier (SC)
- SSD Interface:
- NVMe (U.3)
- SSD Storage Capacity:
- 7.68 TB
- SSD Workload Type:
- Read Intensive
- Collection:
- HPE Server SSD
- Collection URL:
- /hpe-server-ssd.htm
This item, P50221-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 7.68TB NVMe Gen4 High Performance Read Intensive SFF SC U.3 PM1733a SSD. Further details below.
The HPE 7.68TB NVMe Gen4 High Performance Read Intensive SSD (P50221-B21) is designed for enterprise environments demanding superior speed and reliability. With a blazing internal data rate up to 7100 MBps, this hot-swap SSD is perfect for mission-critical applications. Its dual-port feature and digitally signed firmware ensure enhanced data security and performance. Compatible with a wide range of HPE servers, this drive provides robust storage solutions for modern data centers. Benefit from extended endurance and efficient power consumption to meet your high-performance needs.
HPE Option Part #: P50221-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P50958-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P50221-B21:
- Device Type: Solid state drive - hot-swap
- Capacity: 7.68 TB
- NAND Flash Memory Type: Triple-level cell (TLC)
- Form Factor: 2.5" SFF
- Interface: U.3 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
- Features: Dual Port, Digitally Signed Firmware, High Performance
- Height: 0.6 in
- Bundled with: HPE Smart Carrier
- Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1
- SSD Endurance: 14016 TB
- Drive Class: Read Intensive
- Internal Data Rate: 7100 MBps (read) / 4200 MBps (write)
- 4KB Random Read: 200000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write: 175000 IOPS
- Maximum 4KB Random Write: 180000 IOPS
- Maximum 4KB Random Read: 1350000 IOPS
- Interfaces: 1 x U.3 PCIe 4.0 (NVMe)
- Compatible Bay: 2.5" SFF
- Power Consumption: 4.3 Watt (idle) | 17.8 Watt (random read) | 16.2 Watt (random write) | 14.9 Watt (sequential read) | 19 Watt (sequential write) | 16.6 Watt (random read/write) | 19 Watt (maximum)
- OS Required: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT DL SERIES
PROLIANT ML SERIES
PROLIANT BL SERIES
PROLIANT WS SERIES
PROLIANT SL SERIES
PROLIANT XL SERIES
PROLIANT SYNERGY SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR P50221-B21:
- What servers are compatible with the P50221-B21?
The P50221-B21 is compatible with various HPE servers, including BL460c Gen8/Gen9/Gen10 and DL360 Gen9/Gen10 models. - What is the read/write speed of the P50221-B21?
The P50221-B21 offers an impressive read speed of 7100 MBps and a write speed of 4200 MBps, ensuring high performance for intensive applications. - What kind of use is the P50221-B21 designed for?
The P50221-B21 is designed for read-intensive environments, offering a drive endurance of up to 14016 TB, suitable for high-performance storage needs.
HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR P50221-B21
| Spare PN | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| P50494-B21 | ZHPE 7.68TB NVMe RI SC U.3 PM1733a SSD | |
| P50958-001 | SPS-DRV SSD 7.68TB NVMe RI SC U.3 |
Last Updated: 2026-06-24
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Returns
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