HP K2P91A - HP 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD for 3PAR 8000

HP 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD for 3PAR 8000 (K2P91A) Product Detail Page
Core Highlights
The HP 3.84TB SAS SFF SSD (Part Number: K2P91A) is a premium, high-capacity enterprise solid-state drive purpose-built for HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 storage arrays. Delivering massive storage density alongside blazing-fast performance, this drive is engineered to handle the most demanding Tier-0 and Tier-1 enterprise workloads. With its optimized firmware and seamless integration into the 3PAR ecosystem, it provides a highly scalable, low-latency foundation for mission-critical applications and virtualized environments.
Technical Specifications
Specification    Details
Part Number    K2P91A
Storage Capacity    3.84 TB
Interface    SAS 12 Gbps (Dual Port)
Form Factor    SFF (Small Form Factor, 2.5-inch)
Drive Type / Workload    Enterprise Read Intensive / Mixed Use – Optimized for high-performance 3PAR arrays
Compatible Systems    HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Series (e.g., 8200, 8400, 8440, 8450)
Endurance Rating    Enterprise Grade – Designed for continuous, high-IOPS operations
Key Features & Benefits
Optimized for 3PAR StoreServ 8000: Purpose-built with specialized firmware to integrate flawlessly into the unique architecture of HPE 3PAR 8000 arrays. Ensures maximum compatibility, stability, and optimal performance within 3PAR Common Provisioning Groups (CPGs).
Massive High-Density Capacity: Offering an expansive 3.84TB capacity in a compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor, this drive allows administrators to significantly consolidate workloads, maximize storage density within the 3PAR chassis, and optimize rack space without sacrificing performance.
Exceptional I/O Performance: Delivers massive improvements in random read/write speeds and drastically reduces latency compared to traditional spinning hard drives. Effectively eliminates storage bottlenecks in high-transaction environments.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Engineered for 24/7 continuous operation with advanced wear-leveling algorithms, end-to-end data path protection, and robust power-loss protection capacitors to ensure maximum data integrity during unexpected events.
High Availability & Redundancy: Features dual-port SAS connectivity to support redundant paths, ensuring continuous data access and failover protection within the 3PAR storage array.
Space-Efficient Design: The compact 2.5-inch SFF form factor allows administrators to maximize storage density and improve airflow/power efficiency within the 3PAR expansion enclosures.
Recommended Use Cases
Tier-0/Tier-1 Storage Pools: Perfectly suited for placement in high-performance CPGs where fast data retrieval and consistent write endurance are paramount for mission-critical databases.
Mission-Critical Databases: Accelerates OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) systems by providing the low-latency, high-IOPS foundation required for complex queries and heavy write transactions.
Virtualized Infrastructure: Enhances the performance of VMware or Hyper-V environments hosted on 3PAR backend storage, reducing VM boot storms and improving overall application responsiveness.
3PAR Array Upgrades & Refresh: Ideal as a direct replacement or capacity expansion drive for legacy HP/HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 series storage arrays.