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878038-B21
HPE 750GB NVME GEN3 X4 WI AIC HHHL P4800X SSD
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878038-B21 Overview
878038-B21 is a high-performance HDD engineered in a 3.5-inch form factor that utilizes a SATA III interface. It delivers a substantial 4 TB of storage capacity with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and features a 128 MB cache. With an annual workload rating of 300 TB/yr, this drive is built to support demanding applications in desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance environments while achieving an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and reliability rated for 1,200 hours of continuous operation per year.
Designed for optimal performance in data centers and enterprise systems, the 878038-B21 boasts advanced features such as Helium-Sealed construction, robust vibration protection, and a dual actuator mechanism. Additionally, its efficient power consumption of 8.5 Watts during read/write operations and 5 Watts at idle makes it ideally suited for critical applications requiring consistent and reliable performance.
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878038-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 128 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 878038-B21 Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.00 inches
- Depth
- 5.8 inches
- Weight
- 1.6 lbs
878038-B21 Use Case
Ultra-Low-Latency High-Frequency Trading Acceleration with 878038-B21-HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 WI AIC HHHL P4800X SSD
In a global brokerage’s high-frequency trading engine, the 878038-B21-HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 WI AIC HHHL P4800X SSD is deployed as the primary order-book cache. It delivers consistent sub-20 µs read/write latencies under extreme market load, reducing trade execution time by 45% and maximizing per-millisecond revenue capture.
Real-Time OLTP Database Acceleration for Financial Services with 878038-B21-HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 WI AIC HHHL P4800X SSD
A global bank integrated the 878038-B21-HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 WI AIC HHHL P4800X SSD as a write-intensive tier for Oracle and SQL Server. By sustaining over 1.2 M IOPS at sub-millisecond latency, the bank improved transaction throughput by 60% and compressed end-of-day batch windows by 30%, ensuring real-time account reconciliation.
VDI Boot-Storm Mitigation in Large-Scale Virtual Desktop Deployments with 878038-B21-HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 WI AIC HHHL P4800X SSD
In a 5,000-seat enterprise VDI environment, the 878038-B21-HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 WI AIC HHHL P4800X SSD absorbs peak I/O during login storms. Its ultra-high IOPS and endurance reduced average boot/login times from 90 s to 20 s and doubled VM density per blade, delivering a consistently responsive user experience.
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Product Comparison Table 
| 878038-B21 |  Q2U12A |  877829-B21 |  P10264-B21 |  880264-B21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 128 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.0 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4.5 Watts | 4 Watts | 6.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Rotational Vibration Sensors |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 878038-B21 Enterprise HDD | Q2U12A Enterprise HDD | 877829-B21 Enterprise Helium-Sealed HDD | P10264-B21 | 880264-B21 Enterprise 4TB SATA HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.00 inches | 4 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.75 inches |
| Depth | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.02 inches |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs | 2.2 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.55 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Samiullah Khan
5
Excellent endurance for write-intensive workloads.
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Jason Miller
4
OEM card worked flawlessly in servers.
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Naveed Akhtar
4
High performance and stability.
J
Julien Moreau
5
Outstanding enterprise SSD.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 P4800X SSD (SKU: 878038-B21)?
The HPE 750GB NVMe Gen3 x4 P4800X SSD is a high-performance, HHHL add-in-card solid-state drive optimized for low latency and extreme IOPS, delivering enterprise-class endurance and reliability for demanding workloads.
What interface and form factor does the HPE P4800X SSD use?
This SSD uses a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface in a half-height, half-length (HHHL) add-in-card form factor, ensuring maximum compatibility with HPE ProLiant servers and blade systems.
What performance can I expect from the 750GB P4800X SSD?
The drive delivers up to 2.5 million random read IOPS, 550 K random write IOPS and sustained sequential throughput of up to 2.6 GB/s, with typical read/write latencies under 20 microseconds.
How much endurance does the HPE 750GB NVMe P4800X SSD offer?
With an industry-leading 30 drive writes per day (DWPD) over a five-year warranty, the P4800X supports up to 60 petabytes of writes, ensuring exceptional endurance for write-intensive applications.
Which workloads are best suited for the P4800X SSD?
The P4800X excels in latency-sensitive, high-I/O environments such as databases, real-time analytics, virtualization and transaction processing, where microsecond response times and sustained throughput are critical.
Is the HPE 750GB NVMe P4800X SSD compatible with HPE ProLiant servers?
Yes, the SSD is fully qualified for HPE ProLiant Gen9 and Gen10 servers with available PCIe Gen3 slots, and is supported by HPE Smart Array and NVMe RAID controllers.
How do I install the 878038-B21 P4800X SSD?
Power down the server, insert the HHHL card into an available PCIe Gen3 x4 slot, secure the bracket, power on, then verify the device is recognized in HPE iLO or OS-level NVMe tools.
Does the P4800X SSD support hardware RAID?
When paired with HPE NVMe RAID controllers, the P4800X supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10 for data protection and performance scaling.
What warranty and support options are available?
The drive includes a five-year HPE limited warranty with global hardware support, including proactive fault notification via HPE iLO and optional HPE Care Pack services.
How does the P4800X compare to traditional SATA SSDs?
Compared to SATA SSDs, the P4800X offers 5x–10x lower latency, up to 4x the IOPS and 2x the throughput, making it ideal for mission-critical, high-performance applications.
What security features are built into the P4800X SSD?
The SSD supports self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities with AES-256 encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance to protect data at rest.
How can I monitor the health and status of the SSD?
Use HPE Smart Storage Administrator, HPE iLO or standard NVMe management tools (e.g., NVMe-CLI) to view SMART metrics, wear leveling, temperature and remaining endurance.
What operating systems are supported?
The P4800X is supported on major enterprise operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Windows Server and others with NVMe driver support.
Does the drive require active cooling?
The HHHL form factor relies on system airflow; ensure your server’s chassis provides sufficient front-to-back airflow to maintain operating temperatures below 70 °C.
Can I mix P4800X SSDs with other NVMe or SAS drives?
Yes, you can deploy P4800X SSDs alongside other NVMe or SAS/SATA drives, but for optimal performance and compatibility, follow HPE guidelines for slot population and controller configuration.
What maintenance is recommended for the P4800X SSD?
Regularly monitor drive health via HPE iLO or NVMe tools, maintain adequate system cooling, and apply HPE firmware updates to ensure peak performance and reliability.