What is the form factor of the HP 861961-003?

The form factor is M.2 2280, measuring 22mm x 80mm. It fits M.2 2280 slots wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe in HP ProLiant servers including DX, DL, ML, SL, BL, XL, CL series.

What interface and protocol does it use?

It uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe data transfer protocol. Compatible only with PCIe NVMe slots, not M.2 SATA-only slots. Supports NVMe 1.2 or 1.3 depending on model.

What type of NAND flash is in this SSD?

It features Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory. This 2-bit per cell V-NAND is based on Samsung SM961 series, providing endurance for server applications.

What servers is the HP 861961-003 compatible with?

Designed for HP ProLiant servers including DX, DL, ML, SL, BL, XL, and CL series. Requires systems with M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe slots.

What is the operating voltage?

The operating voltage is 3.3V DC. This standard voltage ensures compatibility with server motherboards supporting M.2 NVMe drives.

861961-003 - HP 861961-003 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD

Name: HP 861961-003 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: HP
SKU: 861961-003

861961-003 - HP 861961-003 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HP 861961-003 is a 1TB solid-state drive with PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol. It uses M.2 2280 form factor and Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory. Designed for HP ProLiant servers, it supports multiple series including DX, DL, ML, SL, BL, XL, and CL. This SSD enhances storage for data-intensive applications and virtualization. It is compatible with systems featuring M.2 2280 slots wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe. Operating voltage is 3.3V DC. Equivalent parts include Samsung MZVKW1T0HMLH and HP MZVLW1T0HMLH-000H1. The drive is based on Samsung SM961 series technology. It requires PCIe NVMe slots and is not compatible with M.2 SATA-only slots. Suitable for maintenance or replacement in supported server models.

1TB capacity for ProLiant servers
PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 form factor
MLC NAND flash memory
Supports DX, DL, ML series servers
3.3V DC operating voltage
NVMe protocol, PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes

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Featuring

Memory Technology
Manufacturer part #	861961-003
Brand	HP
Condition	New
Model	MZ-VKW1T00
Capacity	1 TB
Controller	Samsung Polaris
Idle Power	0.8 watts
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Active Power	6.5 watts
Product Line	SM961 Series
Product Type	Solid State Drive

Compatible systems

Compatible with any system featuring an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface

HP ProLiant
Model: Various
Form factor: M.2 2280 NVMe slot
Generation: Gen10 and later
Compatible with systems featuring M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe

Best for

Server Storage
Provides 1TB capacity in M.2 2280 form factor for HP ProLiant DX, DL, ML, SL, BL, XL, CL series.
Virtualization
Supports fast boot times using PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface and MLC NAND.
Data-Intensive Applications
Enhances storage with NVMe protocol in PCIe Gen3 x4 configuration.
Server Maintenance
Compatible replacement for equivalent parts like MZVKW1T0HMLH in NVMe slots.

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Performance

MTBF	1.5 million hours
NAND Layers	48-Layer
NAND Flash Type	MLC
Random Read IOPS	450K
Random Write IOPS	400K
Data Transfer Rate	6Gb/s
Random Read IOPS QD1	430000
Sequential Read Speed	3200 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	1800 MB/s

Protocol	NVMe 1.2; NVMe 1.3
Connector Type	M-key edge connector
Drive Interface	PCI Express NVMe
Interface Standard	PCI Express NVMe 3.0 x4

HP 861961-003 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD