HPE 1.92TB 2.5" SAS 24G RI PM6 SSD

Overview

The HPE P26302-B21 is a 1.92TB solid state drive designed for use in HPE ProLiant servers and storage enclosures that support a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor SmartDrive Carrier. It features a 24 Gb/s SAS interface that delivers fast and consistent data transfers while consuming less power than traditional spinning disks. This drive is optimized for read-intensive workloads such as database queries, virtual machine boot storms, and analytics reporting, providing the throughput and low latency these tasks require.

With firmware digitally signed and certified by HPE, the drive integrates seamlessly with HPE system management tools, allowing IT teams to monitor drive health and schedule maintenance proactively. Installation is simple, fitting into Gen8, Gen9, or Gen10 ProLiant bays and immediately recognized by the system. Its design supports mixed storage pools, enabling a blend of solid state and hard drives on the same SAS backplane for flexible storage configurations.

Key features

• 1.92TB flash capacity housed in an HPE SmartDrive Carrier for easy server integration
• 24 Gb/s SAS interface ensures rapid data transfers with low latency for demanding read workloads
• Optimized firmware for read-intensive applications like virtualization boot images and reporting
• Compatible with multiple generations of HPE ProLiant servers, simplifying upgrades and expansions
• Compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor design maximizes storage density in rack environments
• Digitally signed firmware guarantees secure and validated operation within HPE systems
• Supports HPE SmartSSD Wear Gauge for real-time monitoring of drive health and wear levels
• Enables mixed storage pools, allowing seamless coexistence of SSDs and HDDs on the same SAS infrastructure

Key specs

• Capacity: 1.92TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor
• Interface: 24 Gb/s SAS
• Compatibility: HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers
• Firmware: Digitally signed and certified by HPE
• Drive type: Solid state drive (SSD)

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD connects via a 24 Gb/s SAS interface, which supports high-speed data transfers and low latency essential for read-heavy workloads. It fits into any HPE ProLiant server bay designed for 2.5-inch Small Form Factor SmartDrive Carriers, including Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 models. The SAS backplane supports mixed drive types, allowing you to combine SSDs and traditional hard drives within the same storage pool for flexible performance and capacity management.

Ideal uses and environments

The drive is well suited to IT environments that require fast, reliable read performance without excessive power consumption. It works effectively in virtual desktop infrastructure setups, content delivery clusters, and read-heavy database servers. Branch offices can benefit from accelerated local file access, while data centers gain a dense layer of high-speed storage that reduces cooling and power demands. This SSD is a strong choice for organizations looking to optimize storage tiers and maintain smooth operation of read-dominant workloads.