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A silver 2.5 inch HPE enterprise SSD with a SAS connector and a green label showing R3R30A and 3.84TB

HPE

HPE R3R30A 3.84TB 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s enterprise SSD

SKU CH-WNA8-4NMJ6 MPN R3R30A

A 3.84 TB internal SAS 12 Gb/s solid-state drive in a 2.5 inch form factor built for read-intensive enterprise workloads

  • Total capacity3.84 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • 84 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers high-speed data transfer
  • Read-intensive endurance optimised for frequent read workloads
  • 5" form factor fits dense server chassis
  • Internal design integrates directly into storage systems

Capacity and interface

This 3.84TB enterprise SSD uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and a 2.5-inch form factor. It is built for read-intensive workloads in storage systems. The drive is new and intended for internal installation.

Read-intensive workload fit

The endurance rating targets read-heavy applications such as content repositories or analytics datasets. It is not suited for write-intensive databases, logging arrays or mixed workloads that demand higher write endurance. Buyers needing greater write durability should consider a different endurance class.

SAS 12Gb/s host requirement

The single specification that decides compatibility is the SAS 12Gb/s interface. The host controller and backplane must support this standard for the drive to operate at its rated speed. Compatibility is confirmed for HPE MSA SAN storage systems.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,291.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).
Total capacity 3.84 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 522 comparable items (median 3.2 TB).
Price per TB $336.46 per TB
Cheaper than about 76% of the 522 comparable items (median $595.64 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHPE
Model nameR3R30A
Part numberR3R30A
Total capacity3.84 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size13 × 13 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 12Gb/s SAS interface work with my existing 6Gb/s SAS backplane?

The drive negotiates down to 6Gb/s automatically, so it will operate on a 6Gb/s backplane at the lower speed.

How can I verify the 3.84TB capacity is recognised after installation?

Check the array controller BIOS or OS disk utility; it should report 3.84TB of usable space with no unallocated gaps.

Does the R3R30A ship with a drive carrier or do I need to order one separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare 2.5" unit; a compatible HPE Smart Carrier must be purchased separately for hot-plug bays.

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