What are the key specifications of the HP 690811-001 SSD?

The HP 690811-001 features 200GB MLC NAND flash, SAS 6Gbps interface, 2.5-inch form factor, and Smart Carrier for hot-plug in HP servers. It targets mainstream enterprise use with optimized endurance for mixed read/write workloads, delivering superior IOPS over HDDs in virtualization and database scenarios.

Is the 690811-001 suitable for data center deployments?

Yes, designed as enterprise mainstream SSD for data centers. The 200GB capacity, SAS 6Gbps speed, and hot-swap Smart Carrier make it ideal for ProLiant servers in high-availability RAID arrays, boot drives, or caching, ensuring low latency and reliability under continuous operation.

What form factor and interface does it use?

2.5-inch SFF form factor with SAS 6.0 Gbps interface and HP Smart Carrier. Fully hot-swappable, compatible with standard drive bays in rack, tower, and blade servers, supporting backward compatibility to SAS 3Gbps controllers.

What workloads performs best with this SSD?

Excels in mainstream enterprise tasks like virtualization, databases, and application servers. MLC technology provides balanced performance/cost for read-intensive caching, VM storage, and transactional systems, outperforming HDDs in random I/O while maintaining endurance ratings for daily writes.

Does it integrate with HP ProLiant servers?

Native support in HP ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers via standard SAS backplanes. Smart Carrier enables tool-less installation, LED diagnostics, and iLO monitoring for health status, making it plug-and-play for most enterprise configurations.

What is the difference between MLC and other NAND types here?

MLC (Multi-Level Cell) stores 2 bits per cell, offering cost-effective capacity and endurance for enterprise mainstream use versus higher-end SLC or eMLC. In 690811-001, it balances performance (high IOPS) with reliability for 24/7 server environments without premium pricing.

690811-001 - HP 690811-001 200GB SAS6 2.5in MLC Enterprise SSD

Name: HP 690811-001 200GB SAS6 2.5in MLC Enterprise SSD
Brand: HP
SKU: 690811-001
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

690811-001 - HP 690811-001 200GB SAS6 2.5in MLC Enterprise SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP 690811-001 is an enterprise-class 200GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Solid State Drive utilizing SAS 6Gbps interface in a standard 2.5-inch form factor with Smart Carrier for hot-swap compatibility in HP ProLiant servers. Optimized for mainstream enterprise workloads, it provides superior read/write performance over traditional HDDs, reducing latency and boosting IOPS for database, virtualization, and transactional applications. The MLC NAND flash ensures endurance for 24/7 operations with power-loss protection and thermal throttling. Deploy in data centers for boot drives, caching tiers, or high-availability storage arrays. Backward compatible with SAS 3Gbps hosts, it integrates seamlessly into Gen8/Gen9 server generations, enhancing overall system responsiveness and efficiency in mixed workloads.

200GB MLC NAND flash capacity for enterprise storage needs.
SAS 6Gbps interface enables high-speed data transfers.
2.5-inch form factor with Smart Carrier for hot-swap.
Enterprise mainstream endurance for 24/7 workloads.
Multi-level cell technology balances cost and performance.
Compatible with HP ProLiant Gen8/Gen9 servers natively.

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Target Market
Manufacturer part #	690811-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	690811-001
Hot Swap	Yes
NAND Type	MLC
Device Type	SSD
Carrier Type	Smart Carrier
Product Line	Enterprise Mainstream SSD
Product Type	Solid State Drive
Compatibility	HP ProLiant Servers

Compatible systems

Optimized for HP ProLiant Gen8/Gen9 servers with SAS controllers; broad OS support.

HP ProLiant
Model: DL360/380 G8/G9
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: Gen8/Gen9
Native hot-swap via SAS backplane.
HP ProLiant
Model: BL460c/BL660c
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: Gen8/Gen9
Blade server compatible.

Best for

Data Centers
Primary storage for server racks requiring high IOPS and low latency in enterprise environments.
Virtualization
Host VM boot volumes and datastores for improved density and performance in vSphere clusters.
Databases
Transactional OLTP workloads benefiting from fast random reads and consistent response times.
Boot Drives
OS and hypervisor boot acceleration in blade and rack servers for faster startup.
Caching
Read cache tier in hybrid arrays to accelerate frequently accessed data sets.

Height	15mm
Form Factor	2.5-inch

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