HPE P70674-B21 | 7.68TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD, SED FIPS 140-3, Read Intensive, CM7

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Description

The HPE P70674-B21 is a 7.68TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 E3.S (EDSFF) solid-state drive built for read-intensive server workloads demanding maximum IOPS, low latency, and hardware-level data security. Featuring a FIPS 140-3 certified Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) engine and CM7 firmware for HPE security lifecycle management and firmware attestation, this SSD is purpose-built for regulated environments where data-at-rest protection is mandatory. With sequential read speeds up to 10,000 MB/s and random read IOPS exceeding 1.1 million at Q128, it accelerates databases, AI/ML pipelines, read caching, and web server workloads in HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 servers.

The E3.S EDSFF form factor enables significantly higher NVMe drive density than traditional 2.5-inch SFF designs — supporting up to 20 drives in 1U or 36 drives in 2U HPE platforms — while delivering improved thermals and power efficiency at approximately 24W. Rated at 1 DWPD with 14,016 TBW lifetime endurance, this hot-pluggable drive simplifies serviceability in high-availability environments.

Features

- FIPS 140-3 certified hardware Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) for data-at-rest compliance in regulated environments
- CM7 firmware provides HPE security lifecycle management, firmware attestation, and secure boot integration
- PCIe Gen 5 interface delivers up to 10,000 MB/s sequential read and >1.1M random read IOPS at Q128
- E3.S EDSFF form factor supports up to 20 drives per 1U or 36 drives per 2U in compatible HPE servers
- Full data-path error detection ensures data accuracy and integrity under sustained high-I/O loads
- Hot-pluggable design enables drive replacement without server downtime
- Improved thermals and power management (~24W) optimised for dense, high-throughput server environments
- 1 DWPD endurance rating with 14,016 TBW lifetime writes for sustained read-intensive deployments
- Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 server platforms

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

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Capacity: 7.68 TB
- Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen 5
- Form Factor: E3.S EC1 (EDSFF), 7.5 mm height (1T profile)
- Drive Type: Read Intensive (RI)
- Encryption: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), FIPS 140-3 certified
- Firmware: CM7
- Sequential Read Bandwidth: up to 10,000 MB/s
- Max Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q128): up to 1,175,981
- Random Read IOPS (4KiB, Q16): ~215,951
- Random Write IOPS (4KiB, Q16): ~302,927
- Endurance: 1 DWPD
- Lifetime Writes: 14,016 TBW
- Power Consumption: ~24W
- Hot Pluggable: Yes
- Compatible Platforms: HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 servers
- Warranty: 3-year (3/0/0)

FAQs

Q: What servers is the HPE P70674-B21 compatible with?
A: The P70674-B21 is designed for HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 servers that support the E3.S EDSFF drive bay format. It is not compatible with traditional 2.5-inch SFF or M.2 drive bays. Always verify your server's storage backplane supports E3.S EC1 drives before ordering.

Q: What does FIPS 140-3 certification mean for this SSD?
A: FIPS 140-3 is a US federal government standard for cryptographic module security. The hardware-based Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) on this SSD has been independently validated to this standard, making it suitable for deployment in regulated industries such as government, defence, healthcare, and finance where data-at-rest encryption compliance is required.

Q: What is the CM7 firmware and why does it matter?
A: CM7 is HPE's security lifecycle management firmware that provides firmware attestation, secure boot, and integrity verification for the SSD. It integrates with HPE's broader server security stack to ensure the drive's firmware has not been tampered with, supporting zero-trust infrastructure requirements.

Q: How does the E3.S EDSFF form factor compare to a standard 2.5-inch SSD?
A: E3.S (EDSFF) drives are a newer enterprise standard form factor designed specifically for NVMe. They offer a smaller physical footprint while enabling much higher drive density — up to 20 drives in a 1U HPE chassis or 36 in a 2U chassis — along with better thermal management and power efficiency compared to traditional 2.5-inch SFF NVMe drives.

Q: Is this SSD suitable for write-heavy workloads?
A: This drive is optimised for read-intensive workloads, rated at 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day). It is best suited for applications such as databases with high read ratios, read caching, AI/ML inference, web serving, and boot/swap volumes. For write-intensive workloads (3+ DWPD), HPE's Mixed Use or Write Intensive SSD variants would be more appropriate.

Q: Can I purchase the HPE P70674-B21 in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller supplying HPE server storage components including this SSD to businesses, government agencies, and IT professionals across Australia. Contact us or order directly online for pricing and availability.

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