HP 872394-B21 - HPE 3.84TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD for G8-G10 Servers

HPE 3.84TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD (872394-B21) Product Detail Page
Core Highlights
The HPE 3.84TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SSD (Part Number: 872394-B21) is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade solid-state drive designed specifically for read-heavy workloads in HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 servers. Engineered to deliver exceptional throughput and low latency for data retrieval, this drive is the perfect solution for content delivery, web serving, and big data analytics. It maximizes storage density with its 3.84TB capacity while maintaining the reliability and seamless integration expected from HPE's ecosystem.
Technical Specifications
Specification    Details
Part Number    872394-B21 / 872394-001
Storage Capacity    3.84 TB
Interface    SAS 12 Gbps (Dual Port)
Form Factor    SFF (Small Form Factor, 2.5-inch)
Drive Type / Workload    Read Intensive (RI) – Optimized for read-heavy, low-write environments
Compatible Servers    HPE ProLiant Gen8, Gen9, and Gen10 Series (e.g., DL360, DL380, ML350)
Endurance Rating    Standard Endurance (Typical DWPD: ~1), tailored for read-dominated tasks
Warranty    3-Year Limited Warranty (HPE Standard)
Key Features & Benefits
Optimized for Read-Heavy Workloads: Purpose-built for environments where data is frequently accessed but infrequently modified. Delivers blazing-fast sequential and random read speeds, ensuring rapid data delivery for caching and streaming applications.
High-Capacity Density: The 3.84TB capacity provides massive storage space in a compact 2.5-inch form factor, allowing administrators to store more data per server chassis without upgrading to larger, more expensive all-flash arrays.
Enterprise Reliability & Data Integrity: Features advanced ECC (Error Correction Code), end-to-end data protection, and thermal throttling to ensure consistent performance and safeguard data integrity under continuous 24/7 operation.
Seamless HPE Ecosystem Integration: Fully validated and digitally signed for HPE Smart Array controllers and iLO management tools. Enables real-time health monitoring, predictive failure alerts, and seamless firmware updates via HPE OneView or iLO 5.
Enhanced Bandwidth & Dual-Port Redundancy: The 12 Gb/s SAS interface doubles the bandwidth of previous-generation drives, eliminating storage bottlenecks. Dual-port connectivity ensures high availability and failover protection in clustered environments.
Recommended Use Cases
Content Delivery & Web Serving: Ideal for hosting static websites, media streaming, and CDN edge caching where fast read access is critical.
Big Data Analytics & Data Warehousing: Accelerates complex read queries and ETL processes by providing rapid access to massive datasets.
Read Caching & Tiered Storage: Perfectly suited as a high-performance read cache tier or primary storage for cold/warm data that requires fast retrieval but minimal writes.
Boot Drives & OS Storage: Provides highly reliable, fast-booting storage for hypervisors and operating systems in virtualized environments.