P06196-B21 - HPE Server 2.5" Hard Drives
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P06196-B21 Overview
HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware SSD S-ERVER P06196-B21
Overview
P06196-B21 Overview
HPE P06196-B21, 960 GB, 2.5", 530 MB/s, 6 Gbit/s
HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware SSD
960GB, 2.5", SATA III, RI, SFF, SC
- 960 GB 2.5" Serial ATA III
- Read speed: 530 MB/s 58500 IOPS
- Write speed: 480 MB/s 36500 IOPS
- Component for: Server/workstation
Summary Description
HPE P06196-B21, 960 GB, 2.5", 530 MB/s, 6 Gbit/s
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Specification
P06196-B21 Specification
HPE 960GB SATA 6G Read Intensive SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware SSD S-ERVER
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary workload suitability for the HPE P06196-B21 SSD? +
The HPE P06196-B21 is specifically engineered as a Read Intensive (RI) drive. It is best suited for workloads such as boot, cloud computing, and read-heavy database operations where data is written infrequently but accessed constantly. This design maximizes drive longevity and performance for these specific enterprise tasks.
Is the P06196-B21 compatible with my existing HPE ProLiant Gen10 or Gen11 servers? +
This drive features the Smart Carrier (SC) design, making it fully compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen10 and Gen11 servers that utilize the 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) drive bays. It is designed for seamless integration into HPE storage backplanes, ensuring proper thermal management and status LED functionality within your server rack.
What interface speed does the P06196-B21 support? +
This solid-state drive utilizes the SATA 6Gbps interface. This standard provides a reliable and cost-effective connection for high-capacity storage environments. While it is a SATA device, its optimized controller ensures it handles the IOPS throughput required for modern read-intensive server applications without the overhead associated with more complex protocols.
Why does the P06196-B21 require digitally signed firmware? +
Digitally signed firmware is a critical security feature that ensures your storage media has not been tampered with or corrupted. It protects your enterprise environment by verifying that only authentic, HPE-verified code is running on the drive, effectively mitigating risks from malicious firmware attacks during the boot and operational cycles.
Does the P06196-B21 use the Small Form Factor (SFF) mounting standard? +
Yes, this drive is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) unit. It is specifically built to fit the industry-standard high-density drive cages found in most HPE rack and tower servers, allowing for maximum storage density within the chassis while maintaining airflow efficiency for surrounding components.
How does the performance of this SATA SSD compare to traditional spinning HDDs? +
The P06196-B21 offers significantly faster input/output operations per second (IOPS) and much lower latency compared to mechanical hard disk drives. By transitioning to this flash-based storage, you will experience reduced boot times, faster application load times, and a more responsive storage backend, which is essential for virtualized environments.
Can I use the P06196-B21 in a RAID configuration? +
Absolutely. This SSD is fully compatible with HPE Smart Array controllers, making it an excellent choice for RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10 configurations. Utilizing these drives in a RAID array provides the data redundancy and performance scaling necessary to support mission-critical enterprise applications in a standard server deployment.
What are the physical dimensions and mounting requirements for this HPE drive? +
The P06196-B21 adheres to the standard 2.5-inch SFF chassis dimensions. It ships with the HPE Smart Carrier pre-installed, which allows for hot-swap capability. When installing, ensure your server backplane is configured for SATA drives to maintain proper electrical compatibility and full performance throughput across the bus.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple P06196-B21 units? +
If you are planning a large-scale server deployment or hardware refresh, please contact our sales team directly through BuyRouterSwitch.com. We specialize in volume procurement and can provide competitive pricing structures tailored to your organization’s specific quantity requirements, ensuring you receive the best possible value for your enterprise infrastructure project.
Why should I purchase my HPE server components from BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
BuyRouterSwitch.com is a trusted source for authentic enterprise hardware. We prioritize professional sourcing and secure supply chain integrity, ensuring that every HPE P06196-B21 you receive is a genuine product. Our expertise in the networking and server hardware market makes us the preferred partner for IT buyers seeking reliable equipment for their critical data center environments.
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