This item, P64848-B21, is the HPE option part number for the product described as 7.68TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Read Intensive SFF BC U.3 Static V2 Multi Vendor SSD. Further details below.
The HPE 7.68TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Read Intensive SFF BC U.3 Static V2 Multi Vendor SSD (P64848-B21) delivers high-capacity, low-latency flash storage for read-heavy workloads such as databases, virtualization, analytics and content delivery. Built on TLC NAND with a PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface, it reaches up to 950,000 random read IOPS (4KiB, Q256) and 190,000 random write IOPS, so servers spend less time waiting on storage and more time serving users — all while drawing just 15.28 watts.
Supplied in a 15 mm SFF Basic Carrier with hot-pluggable design, P64848-B21 installs quickly and can be serviced without downtime. It is rated at 1 DWPD with 14,016 TB of lifetime writes for dependable multi-year service, and is supported on HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms across Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. Check the HPE QuickSpecs for full platform compatibility.
HPE Option Part #: P64848-B21
HPE Spare Part #: P65197-001
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR P64848-B21:
- Product Number: P64848-B21
- Capacity: 7.68 TB
- Interface: NVMe
- Drive form factor: SFF
- Workload: Read Intensive
- Carrier type: Basic Carrier
- Plug type: Hot Pluggable
- Height: 15 mm
- Endurance DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 1
- Lifetime writes: 14,016
- Read IOPS: Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16)= 196,951 MAX Random Read IOPS (4KiB)= 950,000@Q256
- Write IOPS: Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16) = 190,000 MAX Random Write IOPS (4KiB)= 190,000@4
- Power (Watts): 15.28
- Platform supported: HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms, see QuickSpecs for more information
- Product dimensions (imperial): 8.63 x 9 x 5.75 in
- Product dimensions (metric): 21.92 x 22.86 x 14.61 cm
- Weight: 1.1 lb
- Weight (metric): 0.5 kg
- NAND type: TLC
- Server generations supported (QuickSpecs): Gen10 Plus, 11
COMPATIBLE WITH:
PROLIANT ML SERIES
PROLIANT DL SERIES
** This list may not be complete. Contact us via Live Chat if you have any questions about compatibility.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR P64848-B21:
- Which HPE servers support the P64848-B21 SSD?
P64848-B21 is supported on HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms for Gen10 Plus and Gen11 server generations. Refer to the HPE QuickSpecs for your specific model to confirm compatibility. - What workloads is P64848-B21 best suited for?
P64848-B21 is a Read Intensive drive rated at 1 DWPD with 14,016 TB of lifetime writes, making it ideal for read-heavy applications like databases, virtualization, analytics and content serving rather than write-saturated workloads. - Is P64848-B21 hot pluggable and what carrier does it use?
Yes. P64848-B21 is a hot-pluggable 15 mm SFF U.3 drive in an HPE Basic Carrier, so it can be installed or replaced in supported servers without taking the system offline.
HPE PARTSURFER INFO FOR P64848-B21
| Spare PN | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| P65197-001 | SPS-DRV SSD 7.68T SFF NVMe RI BC U.3 V2 |
Last Updated: 2026-08-19
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- Form Factor/Carrier Type
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