What interface does the HPE P76659-B21 use?

PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe protocol with U.3 tri-mode connector for compatibility with SAS/SATA backplanes. Supports hot-plug installation in SFF bays of HPE ProLiant DL/ML Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, delivering full 16GT/s lane speeds.

What are the key performance metrics?

Sequential read up to 6200 MB/s, write 2731 MB/s; random 4K read 202668 IOPS, write 283846 IOPS. Optimized for mixed-use workloads balancing OLTP transactions and analytics throughput in enterprise virtualization environments.

Is this SSD hot-plug capable?

Yes, features hot-plug support with Basic Carrier (BC) for zero-downtime field replacement. Compatible with HPE iLO management for predictive alerts, ensuring high availability in mission-critical deployments.

What workloads is it optimized for?

Mixed-use enterprise applications including VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, SQL/Oracle databases, and big data analytics. TLC NAND provides balanced endurance for 1 DWPD ratings suitable for 24/7 server operations.

What form factor and carrier does it use?

2.5-inch SFF (15mm height) with HPE Basic Carrier for standard hot-swap bays. U.3 connector ensures broad compatibility across HPE rack/tower servers without adapter requirements.

Does it support data security features?

Includes power-loss protection, end-to-end data path protection, and advanced ECC. Suitable for regulated environments with firmware-level safeguards against corruption and unauthorized access.

P76659-B21 - HPE P76659-B21 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use SFF U.3 SSD

Name: HPE P76659-B21 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use SFF U.3 SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P76659-B21

P76659-B21 - HPE P76659-B21 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use SFF U.3 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P76659-B21 is a 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mainstream Performance Mixed Use Solid State Drive in a Small Form Factor (SFF) 2.5-inch hot-plug design with U.3 connector, optimized for enterprise server environments requiring balanced read/write workloads. This SSD leverages PCIe Gen4 x4 interface for superior bandwidth, delivering sequential read speeds up to 6200 MB/s and write speeds up to 2731 MB/s, alongside random read/write IOPS exceeding 200K/280K respectively. Built with TLC NAND flash, it supports mixed-use applications including virtualization hosts, database transactions, and analytics platforms in HPE ProLiant servers. The drive features hot-plug capability for zero-downtime maintenance, power-loss protection, and advanced error correction for data integrity. Its enterprise endurance rating suits 24/7 operations in data centers, with compatibility for HPE Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers via Basic Carrier (BC). This SSD enhances system responsiveness, reduces latency for OLTP/OLAP workloads, and improves TCO through efficient power usage and high density. Ideal for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, SQL Server, Oracle, and Hadoop deployments demanding consistent performance under heavy I/O loads.

1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use SSD.
6.2GB/s read; 2.7GB/s write speeds.
202K/284K random read/write IOPS.
PCIe4 x4 U.3 SFF 2.5in hot-plug.
TLC NAND enterprise endurance rating.
HPE ProLiant server compatible.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P76659-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	P76659-B21
NAND Flash	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Product Line	NVMe Mainstream Performance Mixed Use
Product Type	NVMe Solid State Drive - Mixed Use
Performance Class	Mixed Use

Storage

Random Read IOPS
Sequential Read	Up to 6,200 MB/s

Compatible systems

Optimized for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus/Gen11 servers with NVMe SFF bays. Native OS support across major hypervisors and enterprise Linux.

HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
SFF NVMe bays with latest iLO firmware
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL360
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen11
PCIe Gen4 backplane required
HPE ProLiant
Model: ML350
Form factor: Tower/Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
Basic Carrier hot-plug bays

Best for

Virtualization
VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM hypervisors hosting multiple VMs with mixed read/write I/O patterns requiring low latency and high queue depth support.
Database Servers
OLTP databases like SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL handling high-transaction workloads with consistent random IOPS performance.
Big Data Analytics
Hadoop, Spark clusters processing large datasets with sequential throughput and mixed access patterns in enterprise analytics.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 1.6TB Enterprise SSDs HPE Enterprise SSDs 2.5-inch Enterprise SSDs

Height	15 mm
Hot Plug	Hot-plug capable
Form Factor	2.5-inch SFF
Carrier Type	Basic Carrier (BC)
Connector Type	U.3 Universal (Tri-mode)

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HPE P76659-B21 1.6TB NVMe Gen4 Mixed Use SFF U.3 SSD

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