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HPE Solid State Drive - 480GB SATA RI SFF SC SSD

HPE Solid State Drive - 480GB SATA RI SFF SC SSD

HPE Server Read Intensive (RI) Solid State Drives (SSDs) deliver high performance and endurance fo...

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GamingKitHpe P19937-H21 Internal Solid State Drive 480 Gb 2.5" Serial Ata
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The HPE P19937-H21 is a 480GB Read Intensive (RI) Solid State Drive designed specifically for enterprise server and workstation environments that demand high random read performance for big data, cloud computing, and database applications. This drive offers excellent reliability through rigorous testing and integrated features like digitally signed firmware to ensure data security; however, as an RI-optimized drive, it is intended for workloads where reading data is the primary activity rather than heavy write-intensive tasks.

All features

SeriesRead Intensive
Model Part NumberP19937-H21
BrandHPE

Extended Product Information

FAQs

Is this drive compatible with NVMe slots?

No, this is a SATA interface drive and is not compatible with NVMe-specific slots or controllers.

What does Read Intensive (RI) mean?

RI refers to SSDs optimized for workloads where data is read more frequently than it is written, typically found in boot drives or database read operations.

Can I use this in a standard desktop computer?

While it uses a standard SATA interface, it is designed for HPE enterprise servers and requires a compatible 2.5-inch bay and controller.

Does this drive support hardware encryption?

No, this specific model (P19937-H21) does not include onboard hardware encryption.

What is the primary benefit of the Smart Carrier?

The Smart Carrier provides visual status icons and a physical lock button to prevent data loss due to accidental human error during removal.

How do I monitor the health of the drive?

You can monitor the drive's lifespan and health using the HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge utility provided in HPE management tools.

Troubleshooting

Drive not detected by server BIOS/OS

Verify the drive is fully seated in the drive bay and that the backplane is receiving power.

SmartSSD Wear Gauge indicates high wear

Review the workload to ensure it remains read-intensive; consider migrating heavy write tasks to a Mixed-Use or Write-Intensive drive.

Firmware update failure

Ensure you are using the official HPE Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) and that no other drive operations are currently in progress.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High reliability backed by extensive 3.35 million hours of testing
  • Enhanced security with digitally signed firmware
  • User-friendly Smart Carrier with status icons and accidental removal protection
  • Proactive monitoring via SmartSSD Wear Gauge
  • Optimized performance for read-heavy enterprise applications

Cons

  • Not intended for write-intensive or mixed-use workloads
  • Limited to 480GB capacity
  • SATA interface provides lower throughput compared to Value SAS alternatives

Setup, Compatibility & Care

The drive is designed for seamless integration into 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) server bays. To set up, ensure your server is powered down if it does not support hot-plugging, then slide the drive into the designated slot until the Smart Carrier locks into place. The drive supports Hot-Plug operations in compatible backplanes. To care for your SSD, keep the server environment within recommended temperature ranges to maintain the longevity of the TLC flash memory. Periodically check the drive status through your server's management software to ensure firmware is up-to-date and to review wear-leveling metrics provided by the SmartSSD Wear Gauge.

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