P76661-B21 - HPE P76661-B21 3.84TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 U.3 Enterprise SSD

Name: HPE P76661-B21 3.84TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 U.3 Enterprise SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P76661-B21

P76661-B21 - HPE P76661-B21 3.84TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 U.3 Enterprise SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P76661-B21 is an enterprise-grade NVMe solid state drive delivering 3.84TB of high-performance storage capacity in a compact U.3 2.5-inch form factor. Engineered for read-intensive workloads in data center environments, this drive leverages PCIe 4.0 technology to provide exceptional throughput and low-latency I/O performance. The U.3 interface represents the next-generation standard for enterprise SSDs, offering backward compatibility with U.2 slots while enabling higher performance and density. Designed for compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and enterprise storage systems, the P76661-B21 delivers reliable performance for virtualization, database acceleration, and high-I/O applications. The drive features enterprise-class reliability with comprehensive data protection, making it suitable for mission-critical deployments requiring consistent performance and endurance. This SSD is ideal for organizations seeking to upgrade their storage infrastructure with modern NVMe technology while maintaining compatibility with existing enterprise hardware investments.

3.84TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 Enterprise SSD.
U.3 2.5in form factor, hot-swap capable.
Up to 8GB/s PCIe 4.0 x4 throughput.
Read-intensive workload optimization.
NVMe 1.4 protocol, U.2 backward compatible.
Enterprise reliability for data centers.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	P76661-B21
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
Model	P76661-B21
Protocol	NVMe 1.4
Device Type	Solid State Drive - Hot-swap NVMe
Product Line	HPE NVMe Enterprise SSD
Product Type	NVMe SSD - Hot-swap Enterprise Storage
Compatibility	HPE ProLiant servers; U.2 backward compatible
Workload Type	Read Intensive
Endurance Class	Enterprise Read Intensive

Compatible systems

Compatible with HPE ProLiant DL, ML, and XL series servers Gen10 Plus and later. Supports major enterprise operating systems including VMware ESXi, Windows Server, and Linux distributions. U.3 form factor with U.2 backward compatibility enables flexible deployment options.

HPE ProLiant DL Series
Model: DL380 Gen11
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen11
Full NVMe support with latest firmware
HPE ProLiant DL Series
Model: DL360 Gen11
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen11
Compatible with NVMe-capable slots
HPE ProLiant ML Series
Model: ML350 Gen11
Form factor: 2U Tower
Generation: Gen11
Requires NVMe controller support
HPE ProLiant XL Series
Model: XL170r Gen10 Plus
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
U.2 backward compatible deployment

Best for

Database Acceleration
High-transaction OLTP workloads running SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL benefit from the low-latency PCIe 4.0 performance, enabling faster query execution and improved transaction throughput in enterprise database environments.

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Storage Capacity	3.84TB

Data Transfer Rate	PCIe 4.0 x4 up to 8GB/s

Form Factor	2.5-inch SFF U.3

Interface	NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
Connector Type	U.3 connector

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between U.3 and U.2 form factors?

U.3 is the next-generation enterprise SSD standard that provides backward compatibility with U.2 slots while enabling higher performance potential through improved connector design. U.3 supports both NVMe and SATA protocols, offering better future-proofing. The P76661-B21 U.3 design allows deployment in existing U.2 infrastructure while delivering superior PCIe 4.0 performance.

What data transfer rates does this drive achieve?

The HPE P76661-B21 leverages PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivering up to 8GB/s maximum data transfer rates. This represents a significant performance improvement over PCIe 3.0 drives, enabling faster database queries, virtualization performance, and analytics workload processing in enterprise environments.

Is this drive compatible with existing HPE ProLiant servers?

Yes, the P76661-B21 is designed for compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers supporting NVMe storage. The U.3 form factor with backward compatibility to U.2 slots ensures seamless integration with existing infrastructure. Verify specific server model support through HPE compatibility matrices for your deployment.

What workloads is this drive optimized for?

The P76661-B21 is optimized for read-intensive workloads including database acceleration (SQL Server, Oracle), virtualization (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), and analytics platforms (Hadoop, Spark). The read-intensive classification ensures optimal performance for applications where read operations dominate over write operations.

Can this drive be replaced without downtime?

Yes, the P76661-B21 features enterprise-class hot-swap capability, allowing field replacement without system downtime. This is critical for 24/7 data center operations where minimizing maintenance windows directly impacts business continuity and service availability.

What NVMe protocol version does this drive support?

The drive supports the NVMe 1.4 protocol specification, the latest standard for enterprise NVMe SSDs. This ensures compatibility with modern servers and enables advanced features including namespace management, enhanced error handling, and improved security capabilities for mission-critical deployments.

How does this drive compare to SATA SSDs for enterprise use?

NVMe PCIe 4.0 drives like the P76661-B21 deliver significantly higher performance than SATA SSDs, with throughput up to 8GB/s versus 550MB/s for SATA. This performance advantage translates to faster database queries, improved VM performance, and reduced analytics processing times, justifying the investment for performance-critical applications.

HPE P76661-B21 3.84TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 U.3 Enterprise SSD

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