HP C8R19A - HP 200GB SAS 6G EM SFF SSD for MSA Storage

HP 200GB SAS 6G EM SFF SSD (C8R19A) Product Detail Page
Core Highlights
The HP 200GB SAS 6G EM SFF SSD (Part Number: C8R19A) is an enterprise-grade solid-state drive specifically engineered for HPE MSA storage arrays. Designed with a focus on cost-effective performance, this drive features Enterprise Mainstream (EM) endurance, making it ideal for mixed read/write workloads in entry-level and mid-tier SAN environments. It provides a reliable and highly responsive storage upgrade that significantly reduces latency compared to traditional hard disk drives.
Technical Specifications
Specification    Details
Part Number    C8R19A
Storage Capacity    200 GB
Interface    SAS 6 Gbps (Dual Port)
Form Factor    SFF (Small Form Factor, 2.5-inch)
Drive Type / Workload    Enterprise Mainstream (EM) – Optimized for balanced mixed-use workloads
Compatible Systems    HPE MSA Storage Arrays (e.g., MSA 1040, MSA 2040)
Endurance Rating    Mainstream Endurance (Typical DWPD: ~3), suitable for intensive data manipulation
Key Features & Benefits
Enterprise Mainstream Endurance: Purpose-built to handle demanding mixed-workload environments. The EM classification ensures robust write performance and extended lifespan, making it perfect for transactional databases and virtualized environments.
Seamless MSA Integration: Fully validated for HPE MSA storage arrays. It integrates effortlessly into existing SAN infrastructures, providing plug-and-play compatibility and optimized firmware support for reliable operation.
Low-Latency Performance: Delivers consistent IOPS and ultra-low latency for random read/write operations, effectively eliminating storage bottlenecks and accelerating application response times.
Dual-Port Redundancy: Features dual-port SAS connectivity to ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and failover protection in clustered or high-availability storage configurations.
Space-Efficient Design: The compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor allows administrators to maximize storage density within the MSA chassis, optimizing rack space and power efficiency.
Recommended Use Cases
Entry-Level & Mid-Tier SAN Storage: Ideal as primary storage for HPE MSA 1040/2040 arrays supporting small-to-medium business workloads.
Transactional Databases: Handles high IOPS demands of OLTP systems with low latency and consistent write performance.
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): Accelerates boot storms, application loading, and concurrent user sessions in virtualized environments.
Caching Tier: Perfectly suited as a high-performance caching layer in tiered storage architectures to accelerate frequently accessed data.