HPE Value SAS Solid State Drive - 1.92TB - P37013-B21

Accelerate the performance of your mixed-use enterprise applications with the HPE 1.92TB Value SAS...

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The HPE 1.92TB Value SAS SSD is designed for IT administrators and server managers seeking to accelerate mixed-use enterprise applications without the high cost of traditional full-featured SAS drives. By leveraging a 12Gb/s full-duplex SAS interface, this drive offers a significant performance upgrade over 6Gb SATA alternatives in terms of throughput and latency. A key caveat to note is that this is a single-ported, value-optimized drive; while it outperforms SATA, it is designed for cost-efficiency rather than the high-availability redundancy features found in mission-critical dual-ported enterprise SAS storage.

All features

SeriesValue SAS
Model Part NumberP37013-B21
BrandHPE

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FAQs

Is this drive compatible with SATA controllers?

No. This is a SAS interface drive and requires a SAS-compatible HBA or backplane. It will not work in a standard SATA port.

What does 'Mixed Use' mean for this SSD?

It means the drive is designed for workloads that involve a balanced mix of read and write operations, rather than being strictly limited to one or the other.

Is this a hot-plug drive?

Yes, this drive supports hot-plug functionality when used within an HPE server chassis that supports hot-swappable drives.

Does this drive support hardware encryption?

No, this specific model (P37013-B21) does not include built-in hardware encryption.

Why is it labeled 'Value SAS'?

The 'Value' label indicates it is designed to provide enterprise SAS performance and features at a price point comparable to SATA SSDs by utilizing a single-ported design.

Troubleshooting

Drive not detected by server BIOS or controller

Verify that the SAS backplane is properly connected and that the controller supports 12Gb/s SAS drives. Check that the drive is firmly seated in the bay.

Performance is slower than expected

Check the SAS HBA configuration to ensure it is not set to a legacy compatibility mode. Ensure the server's storage firmware is updated.

Drive activity light is blinking amber

This often indicates a drive error or failure status. Access the server management console (such as iLO) to view the specific error report.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Significantly higher IOPS and sequential bandwidth than 6Gb SATA SSDs
  • Full-duplex data transfer reduces interface bottlenecks
  • Better enterprise-grade error recovery and management
  • Lower latency for data-intensive analytical workloads
  • Cost-effective performance for mixed-use server environments

Cons

  • Single-ported interface means it lacks the dual-port redundancy of premium enterprise SAS drives
  • Requires 3.5-inch drive bay availability
  • Lower write performance compared to dedicated write-intensive enterprise SSDs

Setup, Compatibility & Care

Installation: This drive is designed for 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) server bays. Ensure your server chassis supports hot-plugging for this drive to be inserted or removed without powering down the entire system. Because it uses a SAS interface, ensure your server’s backplane or HBA (Host Bus Adapter) is SAS-compatible; it will not function if plugged into a purely SATA-only controller.

Care and Maintenance:

  • Keep the server environment within recommended temperature and humidity ranges to prolong flash memory life.
  • Regularly monitor SMART data and HPE health reporting tools to track drive wear and error counts.
  • Ensure firmwares are kept up to date using the HPE service packs to maintain compatibility with your server’s storage controller.

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