What servers is the HPE P76835-001 compatible with?

This SSD is specifically designed as a spare drive for HPE Cray XD670 servers, utilizing the 2.5in SFF U.3 bay configuration. It integrates with the Cray XD670 NVMe backplane supporting hot-swap replacement without system interruption.

What workload type does this SSD support?

Rated as Mixed Use (MU) with approximately 3 DWPD endurance over 5 years, ideal for balanced read/write environments like virtualization, databases, and HPC analytics on Cray XD670 platforms requiring sustained random I/O performance.

Does the drive support hot-swap functionality?

Yes, the P76835-001 features hot-pluggable design with Smart Carrier (SC) tray, allowing drive replacement without powering down the HPE Cray XD670 server. iLO management provides health monitoring and predictive failure alerts.

What interface and performance can be expected?

Utilizes NVMe U.3 PCIe interface delivering sequential reads up to 7000 MB/s, writes to 5000 MB/s, and over 1M 4K random read IOPS. Optimized for Cray XD670 high-performance computing workloads with low latency characteristics.

Is the firmware secure for enterprise use?

Includes Digitally Signed Firmware (DS) ensuring supply chain integrity and preventing unauthorized modifications. Supports TCG Opal self-encryption standards suitable for regulated HPC environments handling sensitive computational data.

What is the physical form factor?

2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) drive with 15mm z-height and standard HPE Smart Carrier tray, compatible with Cray XD670 SFF drive bays for maximum storage density in rack-mounted HPC configurations.

P76835-001 - HPE P76835-001 1.6TB NVMe MU SFF U.3 7500 SSD

Name: HPE P76835-001 1.6TB NVMe MU SFF U.3 7500 SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: P76835-001

P76835-001 - HPE P76835-001 1.6TB NVMe MU SFF U.3 7500 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE P76835-001 is a 1.6TB Mixed Use NVMe SSD in a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) U.3 configuration, specifically designed as a spare drive (SPS-DRV) for the HPE Cray XD670 Server. This enterprise-grade solid state drive utilizes the U.3 interface compatible with PCIe NVMe protocols, delivering high-performance random read/write operations suitable for mixed workloads including virtualization, databases, and analytics. As a Mixed Use (MU) drive, it offers balanced endurance ratings typically around 3+ DWPD, making it ideal for environments requiring both read and write intensive operations. The drive supports hot-swap functionality in compatible HPE Cray systems, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance. Key features include Digitally Signed Firmware (DS) for enhanced security and reliability, along with HPE Smart Carrier compatibility for simplified management and monitoring via iLO. This SSD targets high-performance computing (HPC) and enterprise data center deployments where Cray XD670 servers are utilized for scientific computing, AI training, and large-scale simulations. Its U.3 form factor ensures broad compatibility with modern NVMe backplanes while maintaining enterprise-class power efficiency and thermal management. Deployed in mission-critical environments, the P76835-001 provides consistent low-latency I/O performance critical for multi-tenant virtualization and real-time analytics platforms.

1.6TB NVMe Mixed Use U.3 SSD.
2.5in SFF for Cray XD670 servers.
3 DWPD endurance, hot-pluggable.
PCIe NVMe, digitally signed firmware.
Smart Carrier SC hot-swap drive.
HPC optimized random I/O performance.

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	P76835-001
Brand	HPE
Condition	New
MTBF	2.5 Million Hours typical
Model	1.6TB NVMe MU SFF U.3 7500 SSD
Firmware	Digitally Signed Firmware (DS)
NAND Type	TLC 3D NAND
Encryption	Self-Encrypting Drive capable
Device Type	Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap
Carrier Type	Smart Carrier (SC)
Product Line	SPS-DRV Cray Server SSDs

Compatible systems

Primary compatibility with HPE Cray XD670 servers. Supports major Linux distros and VMware for HPC workloads.

HPE Cray
Model: XD670
Form factor: Rack Server
Generation: Current Gen
SPS-DRV spare part, SFF U.3 bays

Best for

High Performance Computing
Optimized for HPE Cray XD670 servers running scientific simulations, CFD modeling, and genomics workloads requiring high IOPS and low latency NVMe performance.
Virtualization Hosts
VMware ESXi and KVM hypervisors on Cray XD670 with mixed read/write VM storage needs, leveraging 3+ DWPD endurance for sustained multi-tenant operations.
Database Servers
OLTP and analytics databases like PostgreSQL and Oracle on HPC clusters, benefiting from U.3 NVMe sequential throughput for transaction logging and query acceleration.
AI/ML Training
TensorFlow and PyTorch training datasets on Cray XD670 nodes, utilizing mixed-use endurance for frequent model checkpointing and data shuffling operations.
Big Data Analytics
Apache Spark and Hadoop processing pipelines in HPC environments, handling large dataset ingestion with high random I/O performance.

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

Capacity	1.6TB
Endurance	3 DWPD typical for MU

Sequential Read	Up to 7000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	1M IOPS 4K QD32
Sequential Write	Up to 5000 MB/s

Interface	NVMe U.3 PCIe
Plug Type	Hot Pluggable

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HPE P76835-001 1.6TB NVMe MU SFF U.3 7500 SSD

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