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P09096-B21
HPE 6.4TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally...
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P09096-B21 Overview
P09096-B21 is a high-performance HDD built in a 3.5-inch form factor that supports both SATA III and SAS 12Gb/s interfaces. It spins at 7200 RPM to deliver 8 TB of storage paired with a robust 256 MB cache, and is engineered to handle an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr. With an impressive MTBF of 1,000,000 hours and a reliability rating designed for 24/7 operation, this drive is ideal for demanding enterprise and data center environments.
Designed for enterprise storage, desktop, server, NAS, and surveillance applications, P09096-B21 features advanced technologies including a helium-sealed construction, vibration protection, and a dual actuator system to optimize performance and durability. With power consumption figures of approximately 12 W during read/write operations and 7 W on idle, this HDD is perfectly suited for high-performance storage setups in data centers, desktops, NAS systems, and surveillance infrastructures.
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P09096-B21 Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 550 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 12 W
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 7 W
- 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
- P09096-B21 Enterprise Performance HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 4.01 inches
- Depth
- 5.78 inches
- Weight
- 1.65 lbs
P09096-B21 Use Case
High-Performance Transactional Database Acceleration
Global e-commerce platforms handling 10,000 concurrent transactions per second integrate the P09096-B21-HPE 6.4TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware SSD into VMware vSAN, delivering sub-millisecond latency and 30% faster commit rates to maintain peak application responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
Real-Time Financial Trading Analytics
Investment banks processing tick-by-tick market data deploy the P09096-B21-HPE 6.4TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware SSD in high-frequency trading clusters to achieve consistent sub-1ms writes, reduce data ingestion bottlenecks by 40%, and enable real-time risk analysis with assured data integrity.
Scalable Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Enterprises supporting 5,000+ virtual desktops on Citrix or VMware Horizon implement the P09096-B21-HPE 6.4TB SAS 12G Mixed Use SFF (2.5in) SC 3yr Wty Digitally Signed Firmware SSD to handle unpredictable IOPS spikes, boosting login times by 25% and ensuring consistent user experience across peak usage periods.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
 P09096-B21 |  831735-B21 |  Q6L98A |  875483-B21 |  868818-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 / Enterprise Storage | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | 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 | 8 TB | 4 TB | 10 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 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 | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 12 W | 8.0 Watts | 8 Watts | 8 Watts | 8.5 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 7 W | 4.0 Watts | 5 Watts | 5 Watts | 5.6 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 | No | 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 | N/A | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | P09096-B21 Enterprise Performance HDD | 831735-B21 HDD Enterprise Drive | Q6L98A Enterprise HDD | 875483-B21 High Performance SATA III Desktop HDD | 868818-B21 Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.05 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 4.01 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.78 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.00 inches |
| Weight | 1.65 lbs | 3.5 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 1.85 lbs | 1.5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Arsalan Butt
4
Reliable under mixed workloads. No issues so far.
N
Nina Keller
4
Stable performance in production storage.
W
Wajid Ali
4
Good endurance profile for daily use.
G
Gavin Pierce
4
Meets expectations for SAS MU deployments.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the HPE P09096-B21 SSD?
The HPE P09096-B21 SSD provides 6.4 TB of usable mixed-use flash storage.
Which interface does this SSD use?
This SSD uses the industry-standard 12 Gb/s SAS interface for high-speed data transfer.
What form factor is the HPE 6.4 TB SSD?
The drive is a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) mixed-use SSD.
Is the firmware on this SSD digitally signed?
Yes, the SSD ships with HPE-digitally signed firmware to ensure integrity and security.
What workload types is this SSD optimized for?
It’s optimized for mixed-use workloads, balancing read and write operations in enterprise environments.
What is the endurance rating of this SSD?
The drive offers high endurance suitable for mixed-use scenarios, with a workload rating up to 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day).
What are the performance specifications (IOPS)?
The SSD delivers up to 200,000 sustained random read IOPS and 35,000 sustained random write IOPS.
What is the expected mean time between failures (MTBF)?
The SSD has an MTBF rating of 2 million hours for reliable, 24/7 operation.
Is the HPE P09096-B21 SSD hot-swappable?
Yes, it supports hot-swap capability in supported HPE ProLiant and Synergy server architectures.
Which HPE servers and arrays are compatible with this SSD?
It is validated for HPE ProLiant Gen10/Gen11 servers, HPE Synergy, and HPE 3PAR StoreServ arrays with SAS backplanes.
What warranty coverage does this SSD include?
HPE provides a 3-year limited warranty with parts replacement and firmware support.
Does this SSD support end-to-end data protection?
Yes, it supports end-to-end data protection with CRC, parity error detection, and correction.
How do I install the HPE P09096-B21 SSD?
Slide the SFF drive into an available SAS bay in a compatible HPE enclosure and secure the drive carrier.
Does this SSD support hardware encryption?
This model does not include self-encrypting drive (SED) features; consult HPE offerings for encrypted variants.
What power consumption profile does the drive have?
Typical active power usage is 5.5 W, with a maximum of 10 W during peak operations.
How can I obtain technical support for this SSD?
Contact HPE Support through the HPE Support Center portal or your local HPE authorized service provider.