HPE P70403-B21 | 12.8TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S Mixed Use SSD, SKHynix PS1030, Hot-Plug

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Description

The HPE 12.8TB NVMe PCIe Gen 5 E3.S Mixed Use SSD delivers exceptional I/O performance for demanding server workloads including big data analytics, HPC, virtualisation, and database applications. Using the EDSFF E3.S form factor with a PCIe Gen 5 interface, it achieves up to 1.2M random read IOPS and 894K random write IOPS while enabling greater NVMe drive density than traditional 2.5-inch SSDs. Powered by the SKHynix PS1030 controller and rated at 3.49 DWPD endurance, it is purpose-built for mixed read/write environments requiring sustained throughput and data integrity.

Compatible with HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms, this hot-pluggable drive features full data-path error detection, HPE Digitally Signed Firmware, and SPDM support for enterprise-grade security. It integrates seamlessly into HPE server ecosystems and is available in 3.2 TB, 6.4 TB, and 12.8 TB variants within the same family.

Features

- PCIe Gen 5 interface delivers maximum I/O bandwidth and significantly lower latency compared to SAS/SATA SSDs
- EDSFF E3.S form factor enables higher NVMe drive density per server chassis than traditional 2.5-inch drives
- Balanced mixed use optimisation supports both read-intensive and write-intensive workloads simultaneously
- Full data-path error detection ensures data accuracy and integrity across all operations
- HPE Digitally Signed Firmware protects against unauthorised firmware access and malicious attacks
- Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) support for enhanced platform-level data protection
- Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without server downtime for maximum availability
- Suited for big data analytics, cloud computing, HPC, business intelligence, database, and virtualisation use cases
- Integrates with HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms and HPE storage management ecosystem

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

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Technical Specifications

- Capacity: 12.8 TB
- Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 5
- Form Factor: EDSFF E3.S (E3.S Thin Carrier, 7.5 mm height)
- Workload Type: Mixed Use (MU)
- Controller: SKHynix PS1030
- Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 268,034
- Max Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q=256): 1,218,330
- Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=16): 847,716
- Max Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q=256): 894,439
- Endurance: 3.49 DWPD
- Lifetime Writes: 81,526 TBW
- Power Consumption: 23.46 W
- Hot-Pluggable: Yes
- Dimensions: 20 x 25.4 x 11.6 cm
- Weight: 0.54 kg
- Warranty: 3-year parts

FAQs

Q: What servers is the HPE P70403-B21 12.8TB E3.S SSD compatible with?
A: The HPE 12.8TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD is compatible with HPE Compute Mainstream Platforms that support the EDSFF E3.S form factor. Refer to the HPE QuickSpecs document for a full compatibility matrix of supported server models.

Q: What workloads is this SSD optimised for?
A: This drive is designed for high I/O mixed use workloads with balanced read and write demands — including big data analytics, cloud computing, HPC, business intelligence, relational databases, and virtualisation environments.

Q: How does the EDSFF E3.S form factor compare to a standard 2.5-inch SSD?
A: The EDSFF E3.S form factor is specifically engineered for NVMe density in modern server platforms. It allows more drives per chassis than traditional 2.5-inch SSDs, improving storage density and per-server I/O capacity while maintaining a hot-plug design for easy serviceability.

Q: What security features does the HPE P70403-B21 SSD include?
A: The drive includes HPE Digitally Signed Firmware to guard against unauthorised firmware modifications, full data-path error detection for data integrity, and Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM) support for enhanced platform security.

Q: What other capacity options are available in this HPE E3.S NVMe Gen5 SSD family?
A: The HPE NVMe Gen5 High Performance Mixed Use E3.S SSD family is available in 3.2 TB, 6.4 TB, and 12.8 TB capacities. All share the same EDSFF E3.S form factor, PCIe Gen 5 interface, and SKHynix PS1030 controller.

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HPE P70403-B21 | 12.8TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S Mixed Use SSD, SKHynix PS1030, Hot-Plug