Description
Boost your data center’s performance with the HPE 3.84TB SAS 12G Read Intensive SFF SC PM5 SSD. Engineered for applications requiring high read IOPS and low latency, this SSD is ideal for read caching, social media, web hosting, and boot/swap workloads. Leveraging 12Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers enterprise-grade reliability with hot-swap capability and is ready for future performance upgrades through SAS-4 (24Gb) compatibility.
Backed by over 3 million hours of rigorous testing, HPE’s enterprise SSDs ensure superior data integrity, power-loss protection, and optimal uptime in mission-critical environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | P04521-K21 |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" SFF |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Drive Type | Read Intensive (RI) |
| Carrier | HPE Smart Carrier (SC) |
| IOPS - Read (Max) | 165,000 @ Q32 |
| IOPS - Write (Max) | 54,000 @ Q4 |
| Plug Type | Hot-pluggable |
| Power Consumption | 5 Watts |
| Endurance | 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) |
| Lifetime Writes | 7,008 TB |
| Data Protection | Full data-path error detection, PLP |
| Compatibility | 12Gb SAS & future 24Gb SAS ecosystems |
| Dimensions | 5 x 9 x 7 in (L x W x H) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3-Year Warranty |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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