HPE P69546-B21 | 15.36TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD, Read Intensive, Kioxia CD8P

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Description

The HPE 15.36TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD (Kioxia CD8P) is a PCIe Gen 5 EDSFF E3.S EC1 solid state drive engineered for read-intensive enterprise and hyperscale workloads. Delivering higher IOPS and lower latency than SAS or SATA alternatives, it is purpose-built for databases, cloud compute, containers, web servers, and read caching environments — with dramatically improved NVMe drive density supporting up to 20 E3.S drives in a 1U HPE Gen 11 server.

Featuring HPE Digitally Signed Firmware for protection against unauthorised firmware tampering, full data-path error detection for data integrity, and hot-plug support via the E3.S Thin Carrier, this SSD replaces traditional 2.5-inch SFF drives while delivering greater scalability and improved power efficiency. Rated at ≤1.0 DWPD endurance and backed by a 3-year warranty, it is fully qualified for HPE ProLiant Gen 11 server platforms.

Features

- PCIe Gen 5 NVMe interface delivers higher throughput and lower latency than SAS or SATA SSDs
- EDSFF E3.S EC1 form factor enables up to 20 drives in 1U and 36 drives in 2U HPE Gen 11 servers
- Optimised for read-intensive workloads: databases, cloud compute, containers, web servers, read caching
- Full data-path error detection ensures data accuracy across all read operations
- HPE Digitally Signed Firmware protects against unauthorised firmware tampering and malicious attacks
- Hot-pluggable via E3.S Thin Carrier for simplified maintenance without server downtime
- Improved thermals, power efficiency, and scalability over traditional 2.5-inch SFF NVMe drives
- ≤1.0 DWPD endurance rating suited to sustained read-heavy enterprise environments
- Available in 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB, and 15.36 TB capacities within the same drive family
- 3-year HPE warranty (3/0/0)

Warranty

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) offers a standard limited hardware warranty on its products, with coverage periods varying by product line. For instance, HPE ProLiant servers typically come with a 1 to 3-year limited warranty, while other products may have different durations.
Extended Warranty Options via IP Trading:
IP Trading offers tailored extended warranty solutions and support packages for HPE products, ensuring your IT infrastructure remains protected beyond the standard warranty period. Contact our team to explore options that align with your organisation's needs.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Capacity: 15.36 TB
- Interface: PCIe Gen 5 NVMe
- Form Factor: EDSFF E3.S EC1
- Drive Model: Kioxia CD8P
- Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
- Endurance: ≤1.0 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
- Hot Pluggable: Yes
- Carrier Type: E3.S Thin Carrier
- Drive Height: 7.5 mm
- Product Dimensions: 20 x 25.4 x 11.6 cm
- Weight: 0.54 kg
- Warranty: 3-Year (3/0/0)

FAQs

Q: What HPE servers is the P69546-B21 compatible with?
A: The HPE 15.36TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD is designed and qualified for HPE ProLiant Gen 11 servers that support EDSFF E3.S drive bays and PCIe Gen 5 NVMe connectivity. Check HPE's server compatibility matrix for your specific platform.

Q: What is the difference between EDSFF E3.S and a standard 2.5-inch SFF SSD?
A: EDSFF E3.S (Enterprise and Datacenter SSD Form Factor) is a next-generation drive form factor optimised for NVMe. Compared to 2.5-inch SFF SSDs, E3.S drives offer significantly greater density — a 1U HPE server can host up to 20 E3.S drives versus fewer 2.5-inch drives — along with improved thermals and power efficiency.

Q: Is this SSD suitable for write-intensive workloads?
A: No. The P69546-B21 is rated as Read Intensive (RI) with ≤1.0 DWPD endurance, making it ideal for read-heavy workloads such as databases, web servers, boot/swap volumes, and read caching. For write-intensive applications, HPE offers Mixed Use or Write Intensive variants.

Q: What is PCIe Gen 5 NVMe, and why does it matter?
A: PCIe Gen 5 doubles the bandwidth of PCIe Gen 4, enabling higher sequential throughput and lower latency. This performance uplift is only available via EDSFF E3.S SSDs in HPE Gen 11 platforms, making this drive ideal for latency-sensitive, high-I/O enterprise and hyperscale environments.

Q: Can I purchase the HPE P69546-B21 in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is a trusted Australian B2B IT hardware reseller. The HPE 15.36TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD (P69546-B21) is available to order online, with support for business purchasing including volume enquiries and procurement assistance.

Q: What security features does this SSD include?
A: The P69546-B21 incorporates HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, which validates firmware integrity at boot to protect against unauthorised access and malicious firmware attacks. It also features full data-path error detection to ensure data accuracy across all read operations.

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HPE P69546-B21 | 15.36TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD, Read Intensive, Kioxia CD8P