What servers is the HPE P26961-001 compatible with?

Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL325/345/360/365/380/385/560/580 Gen10/10+/11, ML350 Gen10, BL460c/660c Gen10, Synergy 480 Gen10 Plus, and Apollo systems. Requires NVMe-capable backplanes and latest BIOS/firmware for full Gen4 performance.

What are the key performance specifications?

Sequential reads up to 7000 MB/s, writes to 3800 MB/s; random 175K read / 145K write IOPS. PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe delivers low latency for read-intensive workloads in enterprise virtualization and analytics environments.

Is this drive hot-swappable?

Yes, the Smart Carrier (SC) design supports hot-swap in compatible HPE front-access drive bays. iLO provides health monitoring and predictive failure alerts during replacement without system downtime.

What workload is it optimized for?

Read Intensive (RI) rating targets applications with high read:write ratios like VDI, caching, reporting, and content delivery. 3D TLC NAND with wear-leveling ensures endurance for 24/7 enterprise operation.

Does it support U.3 interface flexibility?

U.3 connector enables NVMe over PCIe Gen4 with backward compatibility to SAS/SATA backplanes, simplifying mixed-drive deployments and future upgrades without connector changes.

What firmware features does it include?

Digitally Signed Firmware (DS) for security, plus HPE-specific optimizations for iLO integration, temperature monitoring, and predictive analytics in ProLiant servers.

P26961-001 - HPE P26961-001 15.36TB NVMe Gen4 U.3 RI SFF SSD

Name: HPE P26961-001 15.36TB NVMe Gen4 U.3 RI SFF SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P26961-001
Price: 6792 USD
Availability: InStock

P26961-001 - HPE P26961-001 15.36TB NVMe Gen4 U.3 RI SFF SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P26961-001 is a 15.36TB Read Intensive NVMe SSD designed for high-density enterprise storage in HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, as well as Synergy and Apollo systems. Featuring PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with U.3 connectivity, it provides sequential read speeds up to 7000 MB/s and write speeds up to 3800 MB/s, with random read/write IOPS reaching 175K/145K. The Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch drive with 15mm height and Smart Carrier (SC) supports hot-swap in front-access bays. Built with 3D TLC NAND, it offers optimized endurance for read-heavy workloads like virtualization, VDI, analytics, and content delivery. Digitally signed firmware (DS) ensures security and compatibility with HPE management tools including iLO for monitoring health, temperature, and predictive failure analysis. The U.3 interface enables triple-mode operation (NVMe/SAS/SATA) for flexible deployments. Power-efficient design scales consumption during idle periods, maintaining thermal stability in dense racks. Compatible with HPE Smart Array controllers and Software Defined Storage, it delivers consistent low-latency performance for cloud-native, containerized, and large-scale reporting applications, maximizing storage density while reducing total cost of ownership through high capacity per drive bay.

15.36TB NVMe Gen4 RI SFF SSD.
7000MB/s read; 3800MB/s write.
175K/145K random IOPS RI.
PCIe4 x4 U.3 triple-mode.
ProLiant Gen10+ compatible SC.
3D TLC read-intensive design.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P26961-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	15.36TB NVMe RI SFF SC U.3 CD6
Hot Swap	Supported
Carrier Type	Smart Carrier (SC); Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
Product Line	HPE NVMe SSD RI SC
Product Type	NVMe Solid State Drive - Read Intensive
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant Gen10/10+/11; Synergy; Apollo
Workload Type	Read Intensive (RI)
Sequential Read	Up to 7000 MB/s

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen10+, Synergy, Apollo with NVMe support. Native OS compatibility.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
NVMe backplane and iLO5 firmware required
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL360
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen11
Full Gen4 support with latest BIOS
HPE Synergy
Model: 480
Form factor: Compute Module
Generation: Gen10 Plus
Composables with NVMe bays
HPE Apollo
Model: XL675d
Form factor: High-Density Node
Generation: Gen10 Plus
Tested spare part per HPE docs

Best for

Virtualization
VMware vSphere and Hyper-V hosts with multiple VMs requiring consistent low-latency I/O and high capacity for VM storage in ProLiant DL380 Gen10+ servers.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
VDI platforms like Citrix Virtual Apps and VMware Horizon serving persistent desktops with read-intensive access patterns and boot storm handling.

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