VK001920KYDPU - HPE VK001920KYDPU 1.92TB NVMe PCIe U.3 SSD

Name: HPE VK001920KYDPU 1.92TB NVMe PCIe U.3 SSD
Brand: HPE
SKU: VK001920KYDPU
Price: 875 USD
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VK001920KYDPU - HPE VK001920KYDPU 1.92TB NVMe PCIe U.3 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The HPE VK001920KYDPU is a 1.92TB enterprise-grade NVMe SSD featuring a U.3 form factor designed for HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers. This read-intensive drive delivers high-speed PCIe NVMe performance with hot-swap capability, enabling seamless drive replacement without system downtime. The U.3 interface provides backward compatibility with SATA while offering superior NVMe performance characteristics. Built with enterprise-class reliability standards, this SSD supports mission-critical database servers, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing workloads. The drive integrates with HPE's Smart Carrier system for standardized installation across ProLiant infrastructure. With VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) firmware support, administrators can implement software-defined RAID configurations without dedicated hardware controllers. The 1.92TB capacity provides substantial storage for enterprise applications while maintaining the performance advantages of NVMe technology. Ideal for organizations modernizing storage infrastructure with flash-based solutions that maintain compatibility with existing HPE server investments.

1.92TB NVMe PCIe U.3 enterprise SSD.
7100 MB/s sequential read performance.
Hot-swap capable with Smart Carrier.
100 DWPD read-intensive endurance.
VROC firmware for software RAID.
Gen10 Plus, Gen11, Synergy compatible.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	VK001920KYDPU
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
DWPD	100 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
Model	VK001920KYDPU
Device Type	Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap Enterprise Storage
Drive Class	Read Intensive
Product Line	HPE Express Drives - Enterprise NVMe SSD
Product Type	Solid State Drive - NVMe PCIe U.3 Hot-Swap Enterprise SSD
Smart Carrier	Bundled with HPE Smart Carrier for standardized installation
NAND Flash Type	Enterprise-grade NAND

Compatible systems

The VK001920KYDPU is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus and Gen11 servers, as well as Synergy platforms. Supports Windows Server, VMware ESXi, and major Linux distributions. Requires U.3 capable storage backplane and latest HPE firmware for optimal performance and VROC functionality.

HPE ProLiant DL
Model: DL380 Gen10 Plus
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
Full support with U.3 SSD bays; VROC firmware compatible
HPE ProLiant DL
Model: DL360 Gen11
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen11
Full support with latest BIOS and firmware
HPE Synergy
Model: Synergy 480 Gen10 Plus
Form factor: Blade Compute Module
Generation: Gen10 Plus
Compatible with 2.5-inch SFF storage modules
HPE ProLiant ML
Model: ML350 Gen10 Plus
Form factor: Tower
Generation: Gen10 Plus
Full support with U.3 capable storage backplane

Best for

Database Servers
High-performance OLTP and OLAP workloads running SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL requiring consistent low-latency NVMe performance and hot-swap capability for 24/7 operations.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 1.92TB Enterprise SSDs HPE Enterprise SSDs 2.5-inch Enterprise SSDs

Endurance Rating	Read Intensive workload optimized

Firmware Support	VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) enabled firmware available

Condition Available	New and Refurbished options from authorized distributors

Enterprise Features	Digitally signed firmware; hot-swap redundancy; RAID-capable

Hot-Swap Capability	Yes - Hot-pluggable with Smart Carrier

Workload Optimization	Read-intensive enterprise applications; databases; virtualization

Compatible Server Platforms	HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus; HPE ProLiant Gen11; HPE Synergy

Storage Capacity	1.92TB

Sequential Read Speed	7100 MB/s

Form Factor	U.3 2.5-inch

Interface Type	PCIe NVMe x4

Frequently asked questions

What is the performance advantage of NVMe over SATA in this drive?

The VK001920KYDPU delivers 7100 MB/s sequential read performance via PCIe NVMe x4 interface, compared to SATA's 600 MB/s maximum. This 11x performance improvement significantly reduces application latency in database queries, virtual machine boot times, and file I/O operations, making it ideal for performance-sensitive enterprise workloads.

Can this drive be replaced without shutting down the server?

Yes, the VK001920KYDPU features hot-swap capability with HPE Smart Carrier, allowing drive replacement without system shutdown. This is critical for mission-critical applications requiring 24/7 availability, enabling maintenance and drive replacement during normal operations without service interruption.

What server platforms support this SSD?

This drive is fully compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 Plus, Gen11, and Synergy platforms. It integrates with HPE's standardized Smart Carrier system, ensuring consistent installation procedures across the ProLiant server family and protecting existing infrastructure investments.

Does this drive support RAID configurations?

Yes, the VK001920KYDPU supports VROC (Virtual RAID on CPU) firmware, enabling software-defined RAID configurations without dedicated hardware RAID controllers. This allows organizations to implement RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 protection strategies using CPU resources, reducing hardware costs and complexity.

What workloads is this drive optimized for?

The read-intensive classification with 100 DWPD endurance rating optimizes this drive for database servers, virtualization platforms, and analytics workloads with high read-to-write ratios. The 1.92TB capacity and 7100 MB/s performance make it ideal for OLTP databases, VMware vSphere datastores, and business intelligence applications.

How does the U.3 form factor benefit enterprise deployments?

The U.3 2.5-inch form factor provides backward compatibility with existing SATA infrastructure while delivering NVMe performance. This allows organizations to modernize storage gradually, mixing NVMe and SATA drives in the same server bays without requiring complete infrastructure redesign or new server purchases.

What firmware support is available for this drive?

HPE provides digitally signed firmware with VROC support through the HPE Support Center. Firmware updates enable Virtual RAID on CPU functionality, security patches, and performance optimizations. Organizations can download firmware packages directly from HPE's support portal for standardized deployment across multiple drives.

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