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HPE PM6 3.84 TB 2.5 inch SAS solid state drive

HPE

HPE P26306-B21 PM6 3.84 TB 2.5" SAS 24Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-A0WJ-HSMB3

A 3.84 TB 2.5-inch SAS solid-state drive built for read-intensive workloads with 24Gb/s capability

  • Total capacity3.84 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeSolid State Drive
  • High performance for read-intensive workloads with 3.84TB capacity
  • 24Gb/s SAS interface delivers twice the throughput of 12Gb/s drives
  • Full data-path error detection maintains data accuracy
  • Surprise power loss protection safeguards information during outages
  • 5-inch SFF form factor fits dense server deployments

HPE PM6 3.84 TB SAS SSD

The HPE P26306-B21 is a 3.84 TB solid state drive built for read-intensive workloads. It uses a 2.5-inch form factor and connects through a SAS interface. The drive is designed for high IOPS and low latency in data centre environments.

Upgrading from 12Gb SAS to 24Gb SAS

This SSD supports the SAS-4 specification and delivers up to 2x the performance of 12Gb SAS SSDs when paired with a 24Gb SAS controller. The performance jump is worth it for read caching, web servers and boot or swap volumes that need faster throughput. Full ecosystem enablement with updated server infrastructure is required to reach 24Gb speeds.

Suits read-heavy enterprise deployments

The PM6 series fits read caching, social media platforms and web serving where write endurance is less critical. Buyers who need mixed-use or write-intensive endurance should look at a different drive class. Systems without a 24Gb SAS controller cannot utilise the maximum interface speed.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $818.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 3.84 TB
Higher than about 68% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $213.28 per TB
Pricier than about 80% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Part numberP26306-B21
Total capacity3.84 TB
Storage
Flash memory typeSolid State Drive
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" form factor fit my server's SFF drive bay?

Yes, the 2.5" small form factor matches standard SFF bays used in HPE ProLiant servers and compatible enclosures.

What controller do I need to enable the 24Gb/s SAS link on this PM6 drive?

You need a 24Gb SAS controller that supports the SAS-4 specification; the drive will negotiate down to 12Gb/s if connected to an older controller.

How often should I expect to replace a read-intensive SSD like this 3.84TB PM6 in a web-server workload?

Read-intensive SSDs are rated for lower write endurance than mixed-use drives, so plan replacement based on your actual daily write volume and the drive's SMART wear indicator.

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