What workloads is the P73298-B21 optimized for?

Designed for Read Intensive applications with ~1 DWPD rating, ideal for VDI boot storms, web serving, content delivery, and database reads where 80%+ operations are reads. Delivers high random read IOPS and low latency via NVMe protocol.

What form factor and interface does it use?

2.5-inch SFF U.3 with NVMe over PCIe x4 interface. Hot-plug capable for HPE ProLiant servers, providing better density and airflow than M.2 or PCIe add-in cards.

How does NVMe performance compare to SATA SSDs?

NVMe offers 3-5x higher IOPS and lower latency due to PCIe direct connection and 64K command queues vs SATA's 1 queue limit. Sequential reads exceed 3GB/s, critical for caching and virtualization.

Is it compatible with HPE servers?

Yes, validated for ProLiant Gen10/Gen10 Plus via HPE SSD Selector tool. Requires NVMe-capable backplane; check specific models like DL360/380 Gen10+ for full support.

What endurance rating does it provide?

Read Intensive class sustains ~1 full drive write per day over 5 years, equating to substantial TBW for 7.68TB capacity. Suitable for read-dominated enterprise workloads.

Does it support encryption and security features?

Includes TCG Opal SED support and digitally signed firmware to prevent unauthorized modifications. Enterprise-grade power-loss protection ensures data integrity during outages.

P73298-B21 - HPE P73298-B21 7.68TB NVMe RI SFF U.3 Enterprise SSD

Name: HPE P73298-B21 7.68TB NVMe RI SFF U.3 Enterprise SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P73298-B21

P73298-B21 - HPE P73298-B21 7.68TB NVMe RI SFF U.3 Enterprise SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P73298-B21 is a 7.68TB Read Intensive NVMe SSD in a compact SFF U.3 form factor, optimized for enterprise environments with high read demands and lower write workloads. Featuring NVMe interface over PCIe, it provides significantly lower latency and higher IOPS compared to SATA or SAS drives, enabling faster data access in read-heavy applications. The hot-plug design ensures seamless maintenance without downtime, ideal for HPE ProLiant servers. As part of HPE's enterprise SSD lineup, it targets workloads like virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) boot storms, content delivery networks, web serving, and database query operations where reads dominate. The drive's endurance rating suits 1 DWPD over 5 years, balancing cost and reliability for business-critical deployments. Its U.3 connector supports improved airflow and density in rack servers, reducing total cost of ownership through higher capacity per slot and consistent performance under load. Compatible with HPE Gen10/Gen10 Plus servers via the SSD selector tool, it integrates with iLO management for monitoring. This SSD enhances virtualization hosts, caching layers, and analytics platforms requiring predictable low-latency I/O.

7.68TB NVMe Read Intensive SSD.
SFF U.3 hot-plug 2.5-inch form factor.
PCIe NVMe ~1 DWPD enterprise endurance.
High random read IOPS for VDI/web.
HPE ProLiant Gen10/10+ compatible.
Digitally signed firmware security.

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Featuring

Device Type
Manufacturer part #	P73298-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
MTBF	>2 million hours
Model	P73298-B21
Firmware	Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
Protocol	NVMe 1.3 or 1.4 over PCIe 3.0/4.0 x4
Endurance	Read Intensive rating for enterprise use
NAND Type	TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
Plug Type	Hot Plug
Encryption	Self-encrypting drive (SED) support

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen10/Gen10 Plus rack servers with NVMe support. Native OS compatibility across enterprise hypervisors and Linux.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL360
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
NVMe backplane required; use SSD selector
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
SFF NVMe bays; iLO5 firmware
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL385
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
AMD EPYC support with NVMe

Best for

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Handles boot storms and concurrent user logins with high random read IOPS for fast desktop responsiveness in VMware Horizon or Citrix environments.
Content Delivery & Web Serving
Delivers static content and media streaming with high sequential reads, reducing latency for high-traffic Apache/Nginx web servers.
Database Servers
Supports read-heavy OLTP queries in MySQL, PostgreSQL with consistent low-latency access for reporting and analytics workloads.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 7.68TB Enterprise SSDs HPE Enterprise SSDs 2.5-inch Enterprise SSDs

Weight	<100g
Form Factor	SFF U.3 (2.5-inch)
Compatible Bays	2.5in SFF NVMe bays
Shock Resistance	1000G/0.5ms

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HPE P73298-B21 7.68TB NVMe RI SFF U.3 Enterprise SSD

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