HPE P79623-B21 | 61.44TB NVMe Gen5 E3.S SSD, Self-Encrypting, EDSFF EC1, QLC

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Description

The HPE 6550 61.44TB NVMe Gen5 EDSFF E3.S Self-Encrypting SSD delivers massive read-optimised capacity for enterprise workloads including AI inference, content delivery networks, and data analytics. Built on Micron 6550 ION QLC 3D NAND and driven by a PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe interface, it offers exceptional throughput and density — fitting up to 36 drives in a 2U HPE ProLiant Gen11 or Gen12 server. Hardware self-encryption (SED) with TCG Opal 2.02 and FIPS 140-3 Level 2 certifiable security ensures data-at-rest protection with a cryptographic chain of trust.

Designed specifically for very read optimised (VRO) deployments, this drive supports up to 512 NVMe namespaces, OCP 2.5 Datacenter NVMe SSD compliance, and SPDM 1.2 platform attestation. Digitally signed firmware (FIPS 186-5) and TCG DICE-based secure firmware authentication protect supply chain integrity. Compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12, Synergy, and Apollo platforms.

Features

- PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe interface delivers substantially higher bandwidth and lower latency than SAS or SATA SSDs
- EDSFF E3.S EC1 form factor enables industry-leading drive density — up to 36 drives per 2U HPE server
- Hardware Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with Root of Trust and cryptographic chain of trust for data-at-rest protection
- TCG Opal 2.02 compliance and FIPS 140-3 Level 2 certifiable security
- TCG Device Identifier Composition Engine (DICE) for secure firmware authentication
- SPDM 1.2 specification support for platform attestation and supply chain integrity
- Digitally signed firmware (FIPS 186-5) protects against unauthorised firmware modifications
- QLC 3D NAND (Micron 6550 ION) provides exceptional capacity at a competitive price point
- Optimised for Very Read Optimized (VRO) workloads: AI inference, CDN, data analytics
- Supports up to 512 NVMe namespaces for flexible multi-tenant and virtualised deployments
- OCP 2.5 Datacenter NVMe SSD Specification compliant for open, interoperable data centre deployments
- Weighted round robin with urgent priority arbitration for consistent NVMe QoS
- Improved thermals and power management at 25W operating power for efficient dense configurations

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: 61.44TB (formatted)
- Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe
- Form Factor: EDSFF E3.S 1T (EC1)
- NAND Technology: QLC 3D NAND (Micron 6550 ION)
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED): Yes — TCG Opal Rev 2.02
- Security: FIPS 140-3 Level 2 certifiable
- Endurance (TBW): Up to 28,000TB (4KB random writes); up to 112,000TB (128KB sequential writes)
- NVMe Namespaces Supported: 512
- Compliance: OCP 2.5 Datacenter NVMe SSD Specification
- Operating Power (PS0): 25W
- Operating Voltage: 12V DC (±10%)
- Compatible Servers: HPE ProLiant Gen11 & Gen12, Synergy, Apollo

FAQs

Q: What server platforms is the HPE P79623-B21 SSD compatible with?
A: This SSD is compatible with HPE ProLiant Gen11 and Gen12 servers, as well as HPE Synergy and Apollo platforms that support the EDSFF E3.S (EC1) form factor and PCIe Gen5 NVMe drives.

Q: What makes this drive 'Self-Encrypting' and how secure is it?
A: The P79623-B21 includes hardware-based self-encryption (SED) compliant with TCG Opal Rev 2.02. It is FIPS 140-3 Level 2 certifiable and features a cryptographic chain of trust, TCG DICE-based secure firmware authentication, and digitally signed firmware per FIPS 186-5 — suitable for environments with strict data-at-rest security requirements.

Q: What workloads is this SSD optimised for?
A: This drive is classified as Very Read Optimized (VRO) and is best suited to read-heavy enterprise workloads such as AI inference, content delivery networks (CDNs), data analytics, and large-scale data warehousing where massive capacity and high read throughput are priorities.

Q: How many of these drives can fit in a single HPE server?
A: The EDSFF E3.S form factor enables very high drive density. HPE Gen11/Gen12 servers can accommodate up to 20 of these drives in a 1U chassis and up to 36 drives in a 2U chassis, maximising usable storage capacity per rack unit.

Q: Can I purchase the HPE P79623-B21 SSD in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware specialist and can supply the HPE P79623-B21 61.44TB NVMe Gen5 Self-Encrypting SSD. Contact the team for availability, volume pricing, and lead times.

Q: Does this SSD require any additional licensing or software to enable encryption?
A: Hardware encryption is built into the drive itself and does not require additional HPE software licensing. However, key management functionality (e.g. using HPE's Data Sanitisation or a KMIP-compatible key manager) may be required to fully leverage SED capabilities in a managed enterprise environment.

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