What workload type is the P73302-B21 optimized for?

Mixed Use with 3 DWPD endurance rating, ideal for virtualization, databases, and analytics. Provides balanced read/write performance with 17,520 TBW over 5 years, suitable for production servers handling concurrent VM and application I/O.

What are the peak performance specifications?

Sequential read/write: 7000/5500 MB/s; Random 4K IOPS: 650K read/170K write (QD32). PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe delivers full bandwidth for high-queue-depth workloads in HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus/Gen11 servers.

Is this SSD compatible with HPE Gen10 servers?

Yes, full compatibility with ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 DL/ML series via U.3 backplanes and Smart Array controllers. Requires PCIe Gen4 slots or Gen3 at reduced speeds; hot-plug supported with Smart Carrier.

What security features does it include?

Digitally signed firmware prevents unauthorized modifications, TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive support with AES 256-bit hardware encryption, and power loss protection ensuring committed write data integrity.

What is the power consumption profile?

11W average active, 5W idle, with advanced power management features including thermal throttling. Efficient design supports high-density server configurations without exceeding PSU or cooling limits.

What form factor and connector does it use?

2.5-inch SFF with U.3 (SAS-compatible) connector and HPE Smart Carrier for tool-less hot-swap installation. Standard across ProLiant server drive bays.

P73302-B21 - HPE P73302-B21 3.2TB NVMe PCIe4 U.3 Mixed Use SFF SSD

Name: HPE P73302-B21 3.2TB NVMe PCIe4 U.3 Mixed Use SFF SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P73302-B21

P73302-B21 - HPE P73302-B21 3.2TB NVMe PCIe4 U.3 Mixed Use SFF SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P73302-B21 is a 3.2TB Mixed Use NVMe SSD in the enterprise PM6 series, utilizing PCIe Gen4 x4 U.3 interface in a 2.5-inch SFF form factor with U.3 connector for hot-plug deployment in HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. Designed for mixed workloads requiring balanced read/write performance, it supports 3 DWPD endurance rating suitable for virtualization hosts, database transactions, and analytics applications. The drive features digitally signed firmware for enhanced security and reliability in enterprise environments. Key specifications include sequential reads up to 7000 MB/s, writes up to 5500 MB/s, and random IOPS exceeding 650K read/170K write (4K QD32). Power consumption averages 11W active with advanced power loss protection ensuring data integrity during outages. Compatible with HPE Smart Array controllers and direct backplane connections in DL360/380, ML350 series. This SSD accelerates application performance while providing 5-year warranty backed endurance up to 10PBW, reducing TCO through high capacity and efficiency in rack-dense deployments.

3.2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 U.3 MU.
3 DWPD; 17,520 TBW endurance.
7000/5500 MB/s seq; 650K IOPS.
SFF 2.5in Smart Carrier hot-plug.
11W active power consumption.
TCG Opal 2.0 AES-256 encryption.

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Featuring

Lifetime Writes
Manufacturer part #	P73302-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
MTBF	2,500,000 hours
Model	P73302-B21
Firmware	Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
Hot Plug	Yes - Hot Pluggable
Product Line	PM6 Enterprise SSD
Product Type	NVMe PCIe SSD - Mixed Use - Enterprise
Workload Type	Mixed Use - 3 DWPD
Endurance DWPD	3 Drive Writes Per Day

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus/Gen11 servers with U.3 NVMe support.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL360
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
U.3 backplane required; latest iLO firmware
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen11
Full PCIe Gen4 support
HPE ProLiant
Model: ML350
Form factor: Tower/Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
Smart Array SR Gen11 controller

Best for

Virtualization Hosts
VMware vSphere/ESXi and Hyper-V clusters requiring consistent low-latency I/O across multiple VMs with 3 DWPD mixed-use endurance.
Database Servers
OLTP/OLAP workloads on SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL benefiting from high random IOPS and PCIe Gen4 bandwidth.
Big Data Analytics
Hadoop/Spark clusters processing mixed read/write datasets with high throughput sequential performance.

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Capacity	3.2TB
NAND Type	TLC 3D NAND

Weight	0.65 kg
Form Factor	2.5in SFF U.3 Smart Carrier

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